Central City News

How Conservatives, Scotlandville Blacks Fought a Powerful Mayor-President to Give Central Right To Become a City by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — This week’s game between Central and Scotlandville got me to reminiscing about the Louisiana Constitutional Convention of 1973 and the unexpected role it played in the future of Central.  You may be surprised to learn that some key black […]

CENTRAL — Building a new bridge across the Amite River at Hooper Road is clearly one of the most important single things that could happen to this community for two reasons: • This new bridge could carry 26,000 cars a day and significantly reduce the traffic which has become a serious problem for Central. • […]

CENTRAL — Building a new bridge across the Amite River at Hooper Road is clearly one of the most important single things that could happen to this community for two reasons: • This new bridge could carry 26,000 cars a day and significantly reduce the traffic which has become a serious problem for Central. • […]

by Woody Jenkins The Central City News is pleased to make the following endorsements in the Oct. 22 election: Governor Bobby Jindal Gov. Bobby Jindal has been a capable, honest, and conservative governor during his first term of office.  He has stood firmly for family values and has fought against higher taxes.  He has also […]

Country Living in the City CENTRAL — What is the role of a community newspaper when bad things happen? What are we supposed to do when tragic accidents occur and people die?  What should we do when disaster hits and there is devastation?  What should we do when serious crimes occur?  What should we do […]

by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — Since 2005, elections in Central have proven to be a time of change and often some important surprises: • In April 2005, Central voted for incorporation, which took the community in an entirely new direction. • When the appointed Mayor and City Council came up for election, voters replaced two […]

With Steep Dropoffs And No Shoulders, Central Roads Give Reckless Speeders Control of Your Life by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — Another innocent teenager has been killed as a result of what has to be considered nothing less than criminal negligence. Everyday in Central, tens of thousands of motorists cruise up and down the “roads” of Central as though it […]

The Die Is Cast For Most Races During the Week Of Qualifications Country Living in the City by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — Qualifying for state and parish offices will continue until 5 p.m. today at the Secretary of State’s office and at Clerks of Court offices across the state. State Senate District 6.  So far, there have been […]

Move to New Site Presents Chance To Build a Legacy For Newest School by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — Four of Central’s public schools have a legacy of 40 to 100 years, and their names are well established in people’s minds — Central High School, Central Middle School, Tanglewood Elementary, and Bellingrath Hills Elementary. But Central’s newest school, […]

Country Living in the City Column by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — At a time when scores of public officials in Louisiana were arrested and convicted of public bribery and then sent to prison, there were some who were hard-working and honest. One of the most respected was Rep. Donald Ray Kennard, who represented East Baton […]