Central City News

Louisiana voters will go to the polls statewide this Saturday to choose candidates in runoff elections.  The only race statewide will be for U.S. Senate between incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu (D) and her challenger, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R). The third place candidate, Col. Rob Maness, has endorsed Cassidy, and Cassidy has a wide lead in […]

Former Rep. Woody Jenkins has announced he is endorsing Dr. Bill Cassidy for United States Senate in the Dec. 6 runoff against Sen. Mary Landrieu. Jenkins and Cassidy met Thursday in Baton Rouge. Jenkins, who received 847,000 votes, or 49.8 percent in the run off against Landrieu in 1996, said, “Bill Cassidy has been a […]

Dr. Jason Beeharilal, specializing in Internal Medicine and Medical Aesthetics services, has opened Premier Wellness Associates, 4727 West Park Drive, Suite B, in Zachary, on Lane’s campus. Earning his medical degree from Howard College of Medicine in 2001—at the age of 23—“Dr. Bee,” as his patients fondly call him, began his Internal Medicine residency training […]

The 64th Annual Cortana Kiwanis Downtown Christmas Parade will roll through Downtown Baton Rouge Saturday, Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m. More than 70,000 people are expected to watch the parade live and thousands will enjoy it on television through the holiday season. Organizers say the parade is a celebration and a great way to connect with […]

The theme of the 2015 edition of the Central Community Directory & Yellow Pages will be the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Central in 2005. The directory is the authoritative, go-to source for names, addresses, and phone numbers for residents and businesses in Central, and the Yellow Pages have all Central businesses […]

The Kansas City Southern’s Christmas Train visited Baton Rouge last Friday, and more than 3,000 area residents climbed aboard to enjoy the unique Christmas experience offered by the railroad. The train, which resembles the Polar Express, is decorated inside and out.  Touring the inside is an exciting experience but even the outside warms the hearts […]

More than 4,000 people from throughout the Baton Rouge area are expected at the 28th Annual Central Christmas Parade this Saturday. The event often has more than 50 floats, vehicles, and marching units.  Units will line up between 7 and 9 a.m. in the parking lot of Zoar Baptist Church. Opening ceremonies will be held at […]

Louisiana Republicans have come together with unprecedented unity since the Nov 4 primary to rally around Congressman Bill Cassidy, the Republican candidate against incumbent Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu in the Dec. 6 runoff. Landrieu narrowly led Cassidy, 42 percent to 41 percent in the primary, but Col. Rob Maness, a conservative Republican, received 200,000 votes. […]

A high-profile U.S. Senate race between Sen. Mary Landrieu and Baton Rouge Congressman Bill Cassidy is highlighting this Saturday’s statewide election. Also on the ballot is a run-off between Garret Graves and Edwin Edwards for Congress in the 6th Congressional District.  School board seats and onedistrict judgeship will also be voted on.  

The East Baton Rouge Parish Republican Women’s Club held the first Red Pelican Award ceremonies at the Old State Capitol on Oct. 22. Five Republicans were presented the Red Pelican Award for their service.  The award winners were: •    Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne for serving as the state’s ambassador for tourism •    Secretary of State […]