Central City News

Voters in the City of Central added to the crushing defeat of incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in the Republican primary May 16.  The senator polled only 25 percent of the vote statewide and was eliminated.  His name will not appear on the ballot in the June 27 runoff for the Republican nomination. Meanwhile, […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has renewed its endorsement of Dr. John Fleming for U.S. Senate in the June 27 Republican Primary.   In a statement, the party said, “Dr. John Fleming remains the true conservative in the race for United States Senate from Louisiana.  He has a 97 percent conservative voting […]

In the first statewide poll since the May 16 Republican primary for United States Senate, Julia Letlow holds a narrow lead over Dr. John Fleming in the runoff scheduled for June 27. According to JMC Analytics and Polling, a firm which represents Republican candidates, Letlow leads 45 percent to 44 percent with a margin of […]

In reaction to the results of the May 16 primary, which eliminated Sen. Bill Cassidy and elevated Treasurer Dr. Fleming and Congresswoman Letlow to the June 27 runoff for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, Sen. John Kennedy said, “Either would be great for Louisiana!” House Speaker Mike Johnson noted that he has ties to […]

By Woody Jenkins editor, Central City News A few thoughts on the runoff for Senate June 27…. The composition of the voters on June 27 will be significantly different from what it was May 16. For one thing, many people were drawn to vote to support President Trump in ousting Sen. Bill Cassidy. They weren’t […]

On Nov. 7, 2006, voters across Louisiana went to the polls to consider a constitutional amendment to allow the people of Central to create their own independent community school system.  In order to become law, the vote had to pass in Central, in East Baton Rouge Parish, and statewide. Many Democratic officials opposed creation of the […]

As the May 16 Republican primary for U.S. Senate and Congress nears, the Republican Party is rallying around three conservative candidates. This week the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish — the largest local party in the state — announced its endorsement of Dr. John Fleming for United States Senate. He is running against […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has announced its endorsement of State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming in Louisiana’s May 16 Republican Primary.  In a statement, the party said, “While we have respect for Sen. Bill Cassidy and Congresswoman Julia Letlow, Dr. Fleming is clearly the conservative candidate in the race.  He has a […]

Woody Jenkins editor, Central Cit News In 1990, I was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives representing North Baton Rouge. The late Sen. Mike Cross represented Baker and Central. We devised a plan to improve schools in our parish.  Our plan was to create seven independent school districts that would give people in […]

 I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election as Mayor of the City of Central. Four years ago, I made a commitment to lead with focus, accountability, and results. Today, I can confidently say that this administration has delivered the most productive period in our city’s history. We have resurfaced more miles of roads […]