Central City News

 In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the City of Central, Mayor Wade Evans hosted a 20th Birthday Bash July 5 at 14150 Grand Settlement at The Settlement at Shoe Creek. More than 3,500 people turned out for the event, which included live entertainment, food, vendors, and fireworks. The City of Central officially came into […]

​Central Private School has announced that Dr. Mikelyn Smith Sumner, an alumna and longtime supporter of the school, has been named Executive Director. A graduate of the Class of 1991 and a familiar face around campus, Mrs. Sumner’s love for Central Private runs deep. Now she’s bringing that passion to her new leadership role. Mrs. […]

The Central City News, published by Community Press, LLC, once again dominated the Better Newspaper Awards competition conducted by the Louisiana Press Association. The Central City News took home 18 first-place awards this year in competition with community newspapers across Louisiana. Central City News editor Woody Jenkins said, “It is gratifying to be honored by […]

David Barrow Mayor, City of Central (2019-2023) I enjoyed my tenure with the City of Central from starting off as chairman of the first Planning & Zoning Commission in 2005 to becoming Chief Administrative Officer in 2007 under Mayor Mac Watts (the best Mayor Central has ever had) to becoming Mayor in 2019.  It was […]

 Woody Jenkins editor, Central City News It’s great to have our speaker, former Congressman Garret Graves, at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon.  It’s unusual to call him “former” Congressman because I feel he should still be our Congressman. He’ll be talking today about the President’s Great Big Beautiful Bill that has passed and other issues.  […]

Bank of Zachary is pleased to announce the promotion of two valued team members, Ruth Ann Kuhns and Nicky Gautreau, to the position of Vice President. These well-earned promotions recognize their outstanding contributions, leadership, and sustained commitment to excellence in serving the bank and its customers. Ruth Ann Kuhns, who joined Bank of Zachary in […]

Mr. Willie Davis Knippers is our friend and our HERO! Willie Davis Knippers was born on June 15, 1923, in a tiny town Progress, MS in Pike County. He grew up as the second of seven children, guided by his parents’ values of hard work, respect for others, and a dedication to faith. Mr. Willie […]

The Central High School Class of 2025 walked across the stage at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Wednesday night, May 14, 2025.  With 402 eligible to walk, it was the largest graduating class since the Central Community School System was founded in 2007. More than 8,000 people packed into the Assembly Center on the campus […]

Benjamin Cavin, president and CEO of Landmark Bank in Clinton, was installed as the Capital region representative on the Louisiana Bankers Association’s Board of Directors during LBA’s 125th Convention and Exposition. Cavin succeeds Mark S. Marionneaux, president and CEO of Bank of Zachary. Marionneaux served for three years as the Capital  region representative on the […]

Carney Christian Academy is moving to the new Blackwater Community Center on the campus of Blackwater Methodist for the 2025-2026 school year. Carney Christian Academy has met the educational needs of students in Central and surrounding communities since 2001.   The school offers  •A small learning environment for students in grades 6-12,  •A state approved diploma […]