Central City News

 Central voters face an important election Nov. 3 that will decide whether a Democrat or Republican will replace Sen. Bill Cassidy in the United States Senate. The vote could have national consequences because control of the Senate is hanging by a vote or two. Republican Julia Letlow has pledged to support President Trump while the […]

All 15 District Court judgeships in the 19th Judicial District (East Baton Rouge Parish) are up for election Nov. 3. Because of mandatory retirements and a new reapportionment plan, the district court is likely to have a more conservative tilt.   The current court has 10 judges who come from majority black districts and five […]

Four Baton Rouge area attorneys are vying for two seats on the East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court in the election Tuesday, Nov. 3. In Division A, incumbent Family Court Judge Caulette “Twin” Guillard is being challenged by Baton Rouge attorney Joseph Cataldie.   The election will be a rematch of the May 16 special […]

From the earliest days of the pandemic, the executive branch fostered an adversarial atmosphere,  framing the public response as a battle between compliance and defiance.  Rather than empowering Louisianans to take responsibility for their own health, the administration promoted an exclusionary narrative—branding skeptics and dissenters as enemies of the common good. Governor Edwards himself reinforced […]

Louisiana’s House Select Committee on Homeland Security has issued a blistering report on Gov. John Bel Edwards’ handing of COVID-19, alleging the governor exaggerated the threat of the virus, used the event to “undermine civil liberties,” attacked and intimidated small business, and used unethical tactics to push vaccination. The report was signed by committee chairman […]

The historic Gras-Devall Plaza at the corner of Main and Fourth streets was rededicated on Sunday, Oct. 4 by Liz Dent Sumrall, a descendant of Don Antonio de Gras, and volunteers who have been cleaning and improving the tiny park across from St. Joseph Cathedral. Don Antonio deGras was born about 1738 in Palma de […]

On Wednesday,  Sept. 30, the State of Tennessee botched the execution of convicted first-degree murderer Christa Pike. After several attempts to administer an injection of lethal pentobarbital failed, Pike was taken to a hospital and later regained consciousness. The attempted execution was delayed for more than eight hours as the Supreme Court considered whether to […]

The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair returns Oct. 22 through Nov. 1 with Human Cannonball Tina Miser, Louisiana carnival rides, a chili cook-off, musical entertainment, lots of animals, and all the great food, fun and tradition the fair brings every year. The annual event, which has been volunteer-driven since its start in 1965, is also […]

My name is Jeff LaCour, and I’m running for Central Community School Board, District 1, because the future of our schools is deeply personal to me. My wife Courtney and I have four children. Our oldest daughter graduated from Central and is now about to graduate from Howard University. Our oldest son BJ is a […]

Central Private has announced the 2026 Homecoming Court and Queen.  Here is the script of Homecoming ceremonies: From the freshman class is Adelyn Rose Brown. Adelyn is the daughter of Bryan and Jenny Brown. She is escorted by her grandfather, Lionel Lancon. She has attended Central Private for three years. Adelyn is enrolled in all […]