Central City News

If personal contact and door-to-door campaigning are keys to success in local politics, Dr. Kim Fralick should be a shoo-in to be elected to one of five seats on the Central City Council this Saturday. The petite Central veterinarian says she has knocked on more than 4,800 doors, leaving most of her competitors far behind […]

In a few short months, Council candidate John Vance has gone from being virtually unknown to a serious contender for one of five seats on the Central City Council in this Saturday’s municipal election. With an outstanding military career as an Army helicopter pilot and plant manager for a major production facility, Vance moved to […]

SHANE EVANS Candidate for City Council Dear Citizens of the City of Central, As I was encouraged by friends and family so many months ago to embark on this new and daunting journey into public service through politics, I promised myself, my family and you that I would remain independent. I promised a positive campaign […]

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church has polled candidates for Mayor, Police Chief, and City Council on key issues facing Central and released the results. One candidate, Dr. Kim Fralick, said she inadvertently failed to answer the question on gun control and licensing.  She said she is strongly opposed to additional gun control. Another candidate, Mayor Pro […]

City Councilman Wayne Messina has been putting up unusual but very constructive signs during his campaign for reelection.  The signs remind motorists to drive safely.  They say, “Drive Like Your Kids Live Here.  Compliments of Wayne Messina.” Central has a large number of traffic fatalities, especially involving young people.

Central’s April 5th municipal elections are just two days away, and the candidates for the Central City Council have stepped up their campaign efforts. Eleven candidates are seeking five seats on the Council. Now Central Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington is back on the campaign trail after a bout with diabetes put him in the hospital.  […]

Mayoral candidate Jr. Shelton said that after the election, he wants to work with Central area pastors to plan a day of prayer, reconciliation, and renewal.  “We need to put a lot of things behind us, and I believe we can, if we as citizens will humble ourselves before the Almighty and ask Him to […]

Voters in Central will go to the polls Saturday to elect a new Mayor, Police Chief, and five members of the Central City Central. Incumbent Mayor Mac Watts, Police Chief Doug Browning, and Councilmen Tony LoBue and Louis DeJohn are not seeking reelection. A runoff in the Council races will be held May 3 if […]

TOP STORIES IN CENTRAL CITY NEWS: • 2014 Central Election Guide: April 5 Municipal Election • Shelton Mayoral Bid Takes High Road, Stresses City’s Economic Development • Voters Revolt Against Negative Campaign, Say ‘Keep It Positive If You Want to Win’ • Debate Scandal: Candidate Wrote Some of Debate Questions Click here: https://centralcitynews.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/CCN-3-20-14-SMALL1.pdf • CPA Board […]

When Dave Freneaux announced his candidacy for Mayor of the City of Central on Aug. 22, 2013, he emphasized that he was a CPA.  During his campaign, he referred to himself as a CPA and at other times referred to himself as an “Inactive CPA.”  He also allowed himself to be called a CPA in […]