Central City News

 A Special Election will be held on Saturday, March 14 to fill a vacancy in the Louisiana House of Representatives caused by the resignation of Rep. Paul Davis. Davis’ House District 69 goes from the Mid-City area of Baton Rouge east to Shenandoah in St. George.  Beginning at the corner of Jefferson Highway at Government […]

In the 22 years since former Rep. Tony Perkins became president of Family Research Council in Washington, he has continued his pursue of the traditional Christmas values that he was noted for in the Louisiana Legislature.  His message travels far and wide — from the halls of the U.S. Capitol to the White House to […]

In an unusual move, Rep. Dixon McMakin of Baton Rouge has introduced a bill to name himself, other legislators, statewide officials, and members of the Public Service Commission and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to the East Baton Rouge Republican Parish Executive Committee. The bill is an attempted coup or take over of the […]

Mayor-President Coach Sid Edwards commemorated his first 100 days in office under the banner “100 Days of Momentum,” a theme that reflects the administration’s progress in addressing East Baton Rouge Parish’s most pressing challenges. In just over three months, Mayor-President Edwards’ administration has worked tirelessly to deliver real, measurable results in public safety, homelessness, and […]

Former Central High head football Coach Sid Edwards was inaugurated as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish in ceremonies held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Coach Sid became the 12th Mayor-President of the parish since the office was created in the late 1940’s. He is the first Mayor-President who has been a […]

During Inauguration ceremonies for Coach Sid Edwards as the new Mayor-President, former Rep. Woody Jenkins was asked to introduce Coach Sid.  He did so in an unusual way.  He called upon men who Sid had coached or trained to be coaches and let them tell his story. WOODY JENKINS: A few months ago, Coach Sid […]

I am extremely honored and humbled for all the love and support. It would be impossible to adequately thank everyone who has been part of this. Without even attempting to do that, I want to recognize my family because they had to sacrifice the most during the election season.  I love you all so very […]

Former Central High head football Coach Sid Edwards scored an historic victory off the playing field Saturday night, when he was elected Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, defeating an eight-year incumbent. Surprised Experts. Coach Sid surprised the political “experts” and defied the common wisdom to become the third Republican Mayor-President in parish history. 88 […]

Woody Jenkins, Editor Conservative voters turned out in record numbers for early voting in East Baton Rouge Parish and across the state. Two likely beneficiaries are former President Donald Trump, who is seeking to return to office, and Coach Sid Edwards, who is seeking to end 20 years of Democratic rule in the Mayor-President’s office. […]

Woody Jenkins, Editor By the close of early voting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, Republican-leaning voting sites in East Baton Rouge Parish had received three times the number of early votes as Democrat-leaning sites. In addition, white voters turned out in record numbers, while black turnout actually decreased. Of votes cast in EBR, 57 percent were […]