Central City News

 Central High School quarterback Jackson Firmin is back for his senior year to lead the Wildcats. After a stellar season last year, expectations are high for Firmin this year. The 6’3” 210-pounder completed 134 of 215 passes in 2023 for 2,008 yards and 30 touchdowns.  He also rushed for 450 yards and six touchdowns. It […]

Central High head football coach David Simoneaux makes his goal for 2024 very clear — a run in the state playoffs and a championship game in the Dome. Simoneaux has been there before, both as a player and a coach. Now he has a host of experienced starters who have the skills to make it […]

Central Private head football coach Cole Holden is beginning his second season with the Redhawks, and he believes CP is ready to carry things to the next level. Holden previously served as head coach at Ben’s Ford and Tunica Academy.  He also coached at Oak Forest Academy. Central Private ended the 2023 season strong with […]

Why are grown men drawn to coaching football?  Afterall, it’s just a kids’ game. With 44 years in coaching, Istrouma High head football coach Sid Edwards answered that question for the Central City News. “Football is  a way to change the world — one child at a time!” Coach Sid said. “It keeps you young.  […]

Two Central High School students — Levi Briley and Ethan Cormier — have been selected to perform in the prestigious Macy’s Great American Marching Band at the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Their selection recognizes the  dedication and exceptional musical talent of Briley and Cormier, who will join students from […]

Lynn Wayne Hernandez, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Slaughter, left this life while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 at age 85. Lynn was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a loyal brother. He was giving, a role model to many with a kind heart and […]

Reflecting on the memories, the challenges, and the blessings of 53 years, it’s hard to believe they have come and gone. I am first grateful to God and my parents, my family, and the many who have been there for me along the way, especially Mike and JoAnn Stein and family. They have been my […]

Imagination is running wild in the halls of Central Private School, and so is Scary Harry! Two recent graduates of the school, Ethan Swearingen and Ryder Mote, are the ones responsible for creating this new monster with a message. Ethan and Ryder teamed up in their junior year to work on an English project, never […]

 Former Central High School athletic standout Tanna McClure has been named Director of Advancement for the Central Community School System to improve the system’s fundraising and endowment efforts, according to Supt. Jason Fountain. Fountain said the district created the new position to improve its alumni relations, program fundraising and public relations opportunities. McClure will work […]

The Louisiana Department of Education has announced the 2025 Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists. One of the finalists is Central’s own Brandon LaGrue, principal at Central High School. LaGrue is one of nine outstanding principals from across the state who made the finals.  The winner will be announced  at the 18th Annual Cecil […]