Central City News

My Mother Celebrates 91st Birthday March 4, Has Vivid Memories of Life in Another World by Woody Jenkins, editor BATON ROUGE — I walked into my mom’s room Sunday to give her her medicine, and she was watching the movie Florence Nightingale for the 50th time.  She said, “You know, my great-grandmother was Florence Nightingale’s first cousin!”  I […]

SCOTT WILSON 1. Why are you offering yourself for service in the Legislature? I have a willingness to serve our community that is a result of my family upbringing. My father and my brother have served our parish, and I have represented the people of Metro Council District 4 for the past four years. It […]

BARRY IVEY 1. Why are you offering yourself for service in the Legislature? I am an ordinary citizen who is very concerned about the direction of our government and the erosion of our freedom. I want to make a difference, defend our Constitution and do my part to limit the power of government. That’s why, […]

A Closer Look at Barry Ivey, Scott Wilson CENTRAL — House candidates Scott Wilson and Barry Ivey have answered a series of questions propounded by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish.  Their answers are found in a special Central City News report on Page 3. While the candidates agree on most issues, there […]

Republican Party To Make Choice At Meeting Tonight BATON ROUGE — Two Republican candidates are seeking the endorsement of the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish tonight at 6 p.m. at the Metro Council Chamber. Central businessman Barry Ivey, a nuclear power contractor, and Metro Councilman Scott Wilson are on the ballot in the March 2 […]

CENTRAL — Local realtor Jr. Shelton, who narrowly lost a bid for mayor of the City of Central in 2010, announced Wednesday that he will not seek the post in municipal elections next spring. Shelton, who received 48 percent against incumbent Mayor Mac Watts, was considered a strong candidate for the post.  Shelton’s announcement was […]

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 […]