Central City News

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 […]

The sprawling 5th Congressional District of Louisiana goes from the eastern portion of the City of St. George, up to the City of Central, east across the Florida Parishes and then up to Northeast Louisiana.  It is a vast area larger that several states.  It varies from wealthy suburbs to small towns to farm country […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish held a news conference last week endorsing Monique Appeaning for the Republican nomination for United States Congress from the 6th District of Louisiana. Republican and no party voters can go to the polls Saturday, May 16 to select the Republican nominee who will face incumbent Democratic Congressman […]

By Brent C. Frederick Civil Service Commission (retired) My name is Brent C Frederick, and I am retired from the State of Louisiana with over 33 years of service.  For my last 16 years, I was a Civil Service referee. In that capacity, I heard appeals of employees in the classified state service who disagreed […]

By Woody Jenkins, editor Central City News Sen. Bill Cassidy, Congresswoman Julia Letlow, Gov. Jeff Landry, and former Gov. John Bel Edwards have something in common.   They are all strong supporters of Carbon Capture Sequestration. Only one major statewide leader stands in opposition: State Treasurer John Fleming, conservative Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. The […]

A new Quantus Insights survey of 1,428 likely Republican primary voters, including unaffiliated voters who historically participate in GOP primaries, conducted Feb. 23–24, ±2.8% MoE, reveals an electorate that remains overwhelmingly loyal to President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Senator Bill Cassidy faces entrenched opposition within his own party’s primary base. The cross-tabs can be found at […]