Central City News

CENTRAL — Central Mayor Mac Watts has killed a compromise plan to reapportion the Central City Council.  The Council approved the plan last month after a reapportionment study committee created by the mayor held a series of six public hearings on how the new City Council should be configured. After hearing from citizens who wanted […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Saturday, October 22 • Central Area Horse Show • 10 a.m. The Central Area Horse Show, sponsored by the Deep South Stock Horse Show Association, will be held at the Shady Park Arena on Greenwell Springs Road.  Judged and timed events in four age groups.  Beginners […]

[Editor’s Note: Subject to state law, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education governed state education policy in the state.  BESE has eight elected members and three members appointed by the governor.  Central is part of the 6th BESE district and is represented by Chas Roemer of Baton Rouge.  The election is Oct. 22.] […]

BLACKWATER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’S PUMPKIN PATCH — The Pumpkin Patch is coming! Pumpkins go on sale Saturday, Oct. 15 and continues through Monday, Oct. 31.  All proceeds go to benefit missions supported by the church.  Times are weekdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  A silent auction for a […]

CENTRAL — Miss Jada Pocorello was named the 2011 Central Private School Homecoming Queen in ceremonies last Friday at Rebel Field. Miss Pocorello, a senior, is the daughter of Lonnie and Tara Pocorello of Greenwell Springs.  She was crowned by the 2009 Homecoming Queen, Mallory Nicole Gregoire. Miss Fryoux is now attending Louisiana State Univresity, […]

Babcock Challenges Erdey for Senate Seat DENHAM SPRINGS — State Sen. Dale Erdey and Derek Babcock, both of Livingston Parish, are candidates for State Senator in Senate District 13 in the Oct. 22 primary election.  The district includes all of Livingston Parish, two precincts along Hooper Road in Central, and a handful of precincts near […]

Family Values Shared by Mannino, White CENTRAL — State Rep. Bodi White and Mike Mannino, both of Central, are candidates for State Senator in new Senate District 6 in the Oct. 22 primary election.  The district includes southeast East Baton Rouge Parish, Central, southern St. Helena Parish, one precinct in Livingston and portions of Tangipahoa […]

BATON ROUGE — Sen. David Vitter issued the following statement this week: “Election Day is quickly approaching and I’m working hard to elect conservative Republicans to the Louisiana legislature. For that very reason, I’m writing to endorse Valarie Hodges for State Representative in District 64. Valarie is a proven leader who serves on the 8-member […]

Gov. Jindal Adds His Endorsement To Valarie Hodges BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has announced his endorsement of Valarie Hodges for election to the Louisiana House of Representatives from House District 64, representing Central and Watson. Governor Jindal said, “Valarie Hodges is a proven conservative leader.  Her community involvement, professional experience, and leadership set her […]

CENTRAL — The following candidates are seeking the office of representative from House District 64 on Saturday, Oct. 22: Barry Elkins House District 64 Barry Elkins was born in Delhi and grew up on a dairy farm in Rayville.  At the age of 14, his parents moved to Baton Rouge so they could both start […]