Central City News

CENTRAL — Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington said Wednesday he is considering running for Mayor in next spring’s municipal elections.  Washington has served as Mayor Pro-Tem since Central was incorporated in July 2005. Washington is a proven vote-getter.  In Central’s first municipal election in 2006, he ran first in a field of 13 candidates, winning 67 […]

Legislators Work To Create ‘Loop’ Linking Central, Watson, Walker by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — In 1997, a band of four state legislators led by the late Rep. Donald Ray Kennard passed House Resolution 75, requesting the Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of extending Hooper Road across the Amite to Watson.  […]

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the capital city: Monday, February 11 • Community Meeting • 5:30 p.m. Councilwoman Chauna Banks-Daniel would like to invite residents in the Scotlandville area to attend an informational meeting regarding the Genesis Energy’s expansion plan at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Blount Road.  Representatives from […]

Their Blockbuster Stores Facing Internet Competition, Central Brothers Turned to Fantastic Sams Franchise CENTRAL — Central entrepreneurs Jimmy and Billy Mobley have been in business for many years.  One of their ventures has been owning and operating local Blockbuster stores. But competition from the Internet pushed them to find a business that could not be […]

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CENTRAL — With the resignation of State Rep. Clif Richardson (R-Central), two Republican candidates are battling to replace him in a Special Election on Saturday, March 2. Businessman Barry Ivey and Metro Councilman Scott Wilson are working door-to-door, sending out campaign mailings, and sign-waving on street corners. The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry has […]

Problems with Police Union Could Have Played Role BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Kip Holden abruptly fired Police Chief DeWayne White Wednesday afternoon.  The mayor refused to explain his decision to reporters, saying he never comments on personnel matters. White was informed of the decision only moments after completing a news conference with District Attorney Hillar Moore […]

Historic Changes on Court New Justice Jeff Hughes Impressed by Quality Of Colleagues, Finds ‘Very Bright Legal Minds’ by Woody Jenkins NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court has a new Chief Justice and a new Republican majority.  On Friday, Bernette Johnson became the first-ever black chief justice of the court, and Jeff Hughes was […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Friday, January 25 • Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center.  The blood drive is open to the public and registration is not required.  Donors are encouraged to sign up online at […]

CENTRAL — Central school board member Jim Lloyd (left) presented a check for $5,000 to Central High band director James Henderson (right).  Jim and Gail Lloyd started the Central Education Foundation for the Arts to help fund and promote the arts among the youth of Central.  All of his school board compensation goes to the […]