Central City News

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge Nearly five  years after citizens of the proposed  City of St. George voted to incorporate, the Louisiana Supreme Court gave them a historic victory.  On Friday, April 26, the high court ruled organizers of the proposed city had met all requirements for incorporation, and the […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge Tuesday, May 28, 2024, could be an important day in the history of the First Amendment in this country — especially for Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, and Freedom of Speech.  That is the day when Rev. Tony Spell will appear in the 19th […]

Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of the Interim Mayor and Chief of Police for the  city of St. George. Gov. Landry said, “Chief Morris and Mayor Yates have the experience needed to fill these roles—especially during this important time of transition. I look forward to the work they will do to ensure St. George […]

Central Mayor Wade Evans spoke to the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge about his Main Street 2030 plan.  The mayor’s vision includes a proposed flood detention project that would create a 130-acre lake in the heart of Central. This man-made lake would bring 310 homes near Beaver Bayou out of the 100-year flood […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge Statistics from the Baton Rouge Police Department show that 58 percent of all police officers live in Central, Zachary, or parishes other than East Baton Rouge Parish. Many people complain that many police officers live outside Baton Rouge but no one seems to want to […]

During the campaign to incorporate St. George, Chris Rials and Andrew Murrell, two leaders of the St. George movement, explained the goals of incorporating the new city. Murrell cited the top five reasons for the City of St. George as: 1)Fighting Crime. The 193 murders in 2017 and 2018 were the highest two-year total in […]

Fresh off their election during the Presidential Primary, members of the Republican Party’s Parish Executive Committee met Sunday, April 28 to elect its leaders for the next four years and take a stand on some current issues. The 17-member body unanimously re-elected former Rep. Woody Jenkins to his fourth four-year term as Parish Republican chairman. […]

Four Republicans from Central were elected to represent parts of State Senate District 6 on the Republican State Central Committee in the March 23 presidential primary election. Businessman and Central School Board member Nick Carmena will represent northern Central and parts of Zachary in District 6F. Central contactor Brandon Ivey will represent the eastern part […]

Since 2003, LSU has presented the Tiger Twelve honor to 12 students graduating each calendar year. Students selected as members of the Tiger Twelve are undergraduate seniors who contribute positively to the life of the campus, surrounding community, and society and who demonstrate commitment to intellectual achievement, inclusive excellence, leadership in campus life, and service. […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge  Registration is continuing for the 3rd Annual Louisiana Health Freedom Day, which is planned for Friday, April 19 at Revolution Square, 9500 Blackwater Road in Central.  Renowned physician Dr. Peter McCullough, who led the fight for early treatment of Covid-19, will be the keynote speaker […]