Central City News

Dr. Peter McCullough, internationally-known cardiologist and the leading proponent of early treatment of COVID, will be keynote speaker during the 2nd Annual Louisiana Health Freedom Day at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, April 21.   The Central City News and Real Health Medical are sponsoring Louisiana Health Freedom Day at Revolution Square, corner of Hooper and […]

Scholar, basketball star, high school teacher, coach, soldier, attorney, legislator, historian, orator, author, newspaper columnist and editor, TV news director, political consultant, jokester, prankster, master storyteller, mentor, role model, spokesman for traditional values and the right to life, world traveler, gardener, devout Catholic,  prayer warrior, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, former Sen. Daniel W. Richey […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — CENTRAL — A little more than 50 years ago, I had the unique opportunity as a young man of 26 to serve as a delegate to CC/73, a state constitutional convention, called by the legislature to rewrite the Louisiana Constitution of 1921, the longest constitution in the world.  […]

In April 2023, WAFB-TV will celebrate the 70th anniversary of signing on the air in Baton Rouge.  The local station has had a great run and established itself as one of the top TV stations in the South. Congratulations to WAFB-TV for all it has accomplished!   By the way, I may be the only […]

Tractor Supply is coming to the City of Central! The popular contemporary farm and ranch store will offer an extensive assortment of pet food, animal feed, power tools, apparel and more.  The Garden Center will carry a full range of live goods, along with lawn and garden supplies A pet washing station and amenities are […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — If the weather cooperates, the Central Community School System could move its administrative offices to its new headquarters as early as Monday, Feb. 20, according to Central schools Supt. Jason Fountain. The newly-constructed 13,000 square foot building is nearly complete at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads.  […]

The newly-revitalized National Conservative Caucus is organizing leadership teams in every Congressional district in the nation. National chairman Peter Thomas has appointed former Rep. Woody Jenkins to be State Chairman of The Conservative Caucus in Louisiana.  Jenkins is editor of the Central City News and chairman of the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish.  […]

 Rep. Valarie Hodges (R-Watson) has announced that she will be a candidate for the Senate in District 13.   Hodges has distinguished herself as a reliable conservative in the House of Representatives and as a leader in the battle to prevent flooding. Hodges was first elected in House District 64 in 2011, receiving 69 percent […]

Republican State Rep. Rick Edmonds has announced his candidacy for Louisiana Senate, District 6. Rep. Edmonds has served two terms as the representative for District 66. Following this formal announcement, Edmonds is planning campaign kick-off events across the district. “After much prayer and discussion with my wife Cindy, I have decided to formally enter the […]

Livingston Parish School Board Member Kellee Hennessy Dickerson has announced that she will be a candidate for the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 64. “I view myself as a public servant, having a passion for giving back and trying to make a difference in our community. During my 12 years on the Livingston Parish […]