Central City News

The contrast between Sen. Mary Landrieu and her two Republican opponents could hardly be more stark.  Landrieu is a doctrinaire liberal on almost every issue.  She votes with President Obama 97 percent of the time.  Landrieu’s support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid gives Obama control of the Senate and facilitates Obama in his effort […]

Two Republican candidates are challenging U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu in the Nov. 4 election, and she appears vulnerable to either.  In a CNN poll last week, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R) was leading Landrieu 50-47, while Col. Rob Maness (R) and Landrieu were tied 48-48.  The runoff, if necessary, will be Dec. 6.  

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has endorsed three candidates running for reelection to the Central Community School Board: • Will Easley, Dist. 4 • Ruby Foil, Dist. 6 • Sharon Browning, Dist. 7 The Republican Parish Executive Committee issued a statement on why the three candidates were endorsed. The Republican Party of East […]

It’s only one month until voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4 to choose a new Congress and a host of local officials. In Central, political signs are everywhere along busy roads and streets, as candidates vie for exposure and legitimacy.  With Congressman Bill Cassidy running for the U.S. Senate, a host of […]

The 2014 Central High School Homecoming Court was unveiled during half-time ceremonies at last Friday night’s Homecoming game between the Central Wildcats and McKinley High Panthers at Wildcat Stadium. The members of the court and the queen are elected by the Central High student body.  The members of the court were: FRESHMEN • Grace Bartel — […]