Central City News

The right to vote is a right bought by the blood of our ancesters — men and women who believed in our country enough to risk and ultimately sacrifice their lives for our country and the principles it stands for, such as free elections. At every election, I am amazed to see the people who […]

Central’s April 5th municipal elections are just two days away, and the candidates for the Central City Council have stepped up their campaign efforts. Eleven candidates are seeking five seats on the Council. Now Central Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington is back on the campaign trail after a bout with diabetes put him in the hospital.  […]

Mayoral candidate Jr. Shelton said that after the election, he wants to work with Central area pastors to plan a day of prayer, reconciliation, and renewal.  “We need to put a lot of things behind us, and I believe we can, if we as citizens will humble ourselves before the Almighty and ask Him to […]

Voters in Central will go to the polls Saturday to elect a new Mayor, Police Chief, and five members of the Central City Central. Incumbent Mayor Mac Watts, Police Chief Doug Browning, and Councilmen Tony LoBue and Louis DeJohn are not seeking reelection. A runoff in the Council races will be held May 3 if […]