Central City News

Abigal Sherlin, a 7th grader at Central Middle School has written an open letter explaining why she wants to go to Central Middle School this fall but only if she can go without a mask. She said she loves her school and her teachers.  Before masking, they would greet her with a smile. She said […]

Two Central residents who serve on important committees of the Central Community School System have qualified to run in a Special Election to fill the unexpired term of Will Easley on the Central School Board from District 4.  Both are Republicans in the heavily-conservative district, where Republicans outnumber Democrats 3 to 1. Baton Rouge CPA […]

Former Central City Councilman Wayne Messina is running for election to the Council from District 1 in a Special Election this Saturday, March 20. Messina said the big issue in Central continues to be drainage, and he is angry the Corps of Engineers continues to drag its feet in construction of the Comite Diversion Canal, […]

By Woody Jenkins • Editor • Central City News • BATON ROUGE — Saturday is a day for Special Elections in Louisiana, and voters will choose a new Congressman from the 2nd Congressional District, replacing Cedric Richmond. The district is heavily Democratic, but the Republican, Claston Bernard, has proven to be an outstanding and aggressive campaigner. He […]

The Governor has called an election in Central for March 20 to fill a vacancy in Central City Council District 1 left by the resignation of Aaron Moak, who was elected to the Metro Council. Tim Lazaroe was appointed by the Council to serve until the special election is held. Candidates in the election are Larazoe […]

The Louisiana Republican Party has endorsed Claston Bernard for U.S. Congress from the 2nd District in a special election Saturday, March 20 to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Cedric Richmond.  The district does not include Central but does include Baker, the inner city of Baton Rouge, parts of the River Parishes, and […]

Clerk of Court Doug Welborn has announced qualifying dates for upcoming spring elections in East Baton Rouge Parish. Qualifying will be held Wednesday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Jan. 22 only at the Airline branch office for the following races: •Special Election for Council Member District 1, City of Central •Special Election for Member of School Board […]

 The members of the Electoral College from Louisiana met at noon Monday in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol to  perform its duty under the Constitution. All eight members voted to reelect President Donald J. Trump, in accordance with the votes of the people of the state Nov. 3, 2020.  Each of the electors […]

Voters in the City of Central helped elect two new members of the Metro Council Saturday from districts representing parts of the city.   • In District 1, which includes Zachary and the northern part of Central, Brandon Noel (left), a former member of the Zachary City Council, was elected to replace outgoing Metro Council […]

Former Central City Councilman Wayne Messina, Central City News advertising manager Kim Powers, and State Rep. Barry Ivey have been elected to represent on the Republican State Central Committee, which governs the Republican Party of Louisiana.  They are: • WAYNE MESSINA, who served on the Central City Council for eight years, defeated Karen Connolly 1,036 […]