Central City News

 Central School Board candidate Carol Burton-Norwood issued a statement on Facebook this week saying that she switched from Democrat to Republican the day before qualifying to run for the school board. She explained that she is a lifelong Democrat who has been in the party for 35 years but since she wanted to run for […]

The following statement was issued by Nick Carmena, candidate for Central School Board from District 4: Dear Central Friends, I am currently running for the Central Community School Board, District 4. I have lived in Central almost my entire life. I feel blessed to have been raised by the Central community. I owe so much […]

Mothers interested in preserving the Constitution and protecting parental rights have started a new organization called Moms for Liberty.  They interviewed candidates for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board last week.  State Education Supt. Cade Brumley will speak to group at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24 in Orleans Room at Oak Lodge, 2834 […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has announced its first round of endorsements for the Nov. 8 election. The endorsements are for U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Louisiana’s 1st Circuit Court of Appeal, and all but two of the school board seats where Republicans are running in the Central and East Baton Rouge Parish […]

The Republican Party is wrapping up its endorsements for U.S. Senate, Congress, judgeships, and most school board races for the Nov. 8 election. However, endorsements for municipal offices such as Mayor, Police Chief, and City Council are still on the table and will be coming soon. In general, the party only makes endorsements when at […]

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 […]