Central City News

 My name is Perry Whitney and I’m running for City Council District 3. I am a retired chief petty officer, U.S. NAVY (1978 to 1998).  A combat veteran, who served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the city of Al Jubail, along with numerous other Military operations.   I held a U.S. Coast Guard master […]

 Dr. Kim Fralick is a candidate for Central City Council from District 3.  She released the following statement: My name is Dr. Kim Fralick. I received a B.S. in animal science in 1990 and a doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1995.  I am a pro-life constitutional conservative. I have lived in Central since 1997. I […]

 Briton J. Myer is seeking reelection as the Central City Councilman from District 5.  He released the following statement:  I would first like to say that it has been my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of this great city as Councilman for District 5 over the last four years. As a lifelong resident […]

 Vanda Mannino has announced her candidacy for the Central City Council.  She has issued the following statement:  With the overwhelming support of family and friends, I am announcing my candidacy for the Central City Council from District 5. I am a graduate of Zachary High School and graduated magna cum laude from Southeastern with a […]

Baton Rouge attorney Dele Adebamiji has announced his candidacy for District Judge from the northern district of East Baton Rouge Parish.  He issued the following statement:  I give all glory, honor, and adoration to God and my Lord, Jesus Christ because if not for Christ, I don’t know where I would be. I have always […]

Zachary resident Adam Kwentua announced his candidacy for the vacant District Court judgeship in Division G. The election is set for Nov. 8. Kwentua highlighted his experience as a Senior Felony Prosecutor in District Attorney Hillar Moore’s office. “My experience in the courtroom prosecuting accused felons for burglary, sexual assaults, and murders has prepared me […]

Jeffery Lacour is a candidate for the Central Community School Board from District 1.  In connection with his candidacy, he issued this statement:  I’m running because I feel that our community and teaching staff need a voice. They need someone that will listen to their needs and concerns and that’s something I plan on being.  […]

A law enforcement action like this against a former president has never occurred before.  It will be construed by millions of Americans as President Biden’s desperate deployment of the power of the federal government to damage his likely 2024 opponent who now leads him in national election polls. This past Monday, the FBI, in an unannounced […]

Kim Powers was elected in a special election last year to the unexpired term of long-time Central School Board member Will Easley.  She is running for the full term in the Nov. 8 election.  She released the following statement for her campaign: Thank you for electing me last fall to fill the unexpired term of […]

In the race for Central Police Chief, voters will face a rematch from 2018 between the controversial current police chief, Roger Corcoran, and the previous police chief, James Salsbury. Corcoran received nationwide publicity and considerable criticism after arresting Pastor Tony Spell for holding worship services at Life Tabernacle during the pandemic. Corcoran is one of […]