Central City News

In a case unique in American history, Central Pastor Tony Spell was twice arrested in 2020 by Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran for the “crime” of holding church services.  In May of this year, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that Rev. Spell’s arrest was “illegal” and “unconstitutional” under both the United States Constitution and […]

Central School Board member Kim Powers wants to honor the late Charles Lee Hinton in a special way at Wildcat Stadium, the home of Central High School football and many other community events. Ms. Powers said, “Charles Lee was an incredible man — an active participant in the Central community who added vitality and good humor to […]

Carol Burton-Norton released the following statement in connection with her candidacy for the Central Community School Board from District 7: Carol Burton-Norwood is a qualified and experienced candidate for the Central Community School Board, District 7. First, meeting in the Louisiana National Guard over 36 years ago, Carol (U.S. Army/NG Veteran) and John Norwood (U.S. […]

 I’ve decided to run for the school board seat in District 7 because I love my community and I want to ensure the continuation of traditional conservative values free from the influence of more liberal state and national politics.  I’m qualified to be a member of the Central school board by being not only a […]

Jeannie Spell is running for the Central Community School Board from District 7. She released the following statement on her candidacy: I was very fortunate to have a father who was a real hero.  In 1944, at age 14, he joined the United States Navy so he could fight in World War II.  He lied […]

Earlier this year, retired East Baton Rouge Sheriff Col. Bobby Dale Callender considered running for Chief of Police in the City of Central. However, he ultimately decided not to for family reasons. Now Col. Callender is making his views known on the race for Police Chief between the incumbent chief, Roger Corcoran, and the former […]

Jack “JD” Lavergne has announced his candidacy to serve the citizens of District 2 on Central’s City Council.  JD was born and raised in Zachary.  He married his wife and lifelong Central resident Holli (Drane) and they immediately chose Central as the perfect place to grow their family.  They have three children: Mason (15), Madox […]

 Behind the scenes, a battle has been raging between members of the Central School Board who believe property taxes should automatically go up every year and the one board member who adamantly believes there should be no property tax increases without a vote of the people of Central. From 2007 when the Central Community School District […]

Joshua “Josh” Roy has announced his candidacy for Central City Council at-large.  He currently serves as a member of the Council from a district.   Josh was born and raised in Baton Rouge and has resided in Central, Louisiana for nearly 15 years. Josh received his JD, magna cum laude from Southern University Law, graduating […]

 Alton Ray Ashford is seaking the Central City Council District 2 seat. He is a 58-year resident of Central and a 1982 graduate of Central High School. Ray Ashford has been working in the plumbing construction trade for 40 plus years. He’s been a state licensed plumber since 1988. Alton has been married to Anita […]