Central City News

Central Mayor Jr. Shelton gave his first annual State of the City address last week, and all of the major news media in Baton Rouge were there to cover the story including the Advocate, Times-Picayune, Business Report, WAFB-TV, and WBRZ-TV. Here are some of the major points Mayor Shelton made: • Central is a land […]

Last Wednesday, three Republican Metro Council members joined with five Democrats to authorize the City of Baton Rouge to block citizens on voting on whether to incorporate St. George. Conservatives and Republicans have been working hard to help create the new City of St. George.  For many of them, it is the best hope we […]

Four state legislators who represent Central in the Louisiana Legislature will be up for reelection this fall. They are: • Rep. Barry Ivey, a first-term legislator, who represents the southern part of Central and a small part of the eastern part of the City of Baton Rouge. • Rep. Valarie Hodges, also a first-term legislator who represents […]

In Central’s first-ever State of the City address, Mayor Jr. Shelton outlined his activities over the past six months and his plans for the next four years. The Mayor spoke before the Baton Rouge media, many of Central’s elected officials, and others gathered at the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge at Café Américain on […]

The Central Fire Department responded to a number of fires over the holidays: • Smoke Damage on Carey Road. On Dec. 28, a homeowner returned to his residence in the 12700 block of Carey Rd. and discovered high heat conditions and smoke inside his residence.  The Central Fire Department was alerted at 2:49 p.m., but […]

For years, the narrow, two-lane stretch of Greenwell Springs Road inside the City of Central has been the scene of countless traffic accidents and many fatalities. The road, which has been used since the 1850’s, has never been upgraded to reflect the high traffic counts of the 21st century.  There are no shoulders, steep dropoffs […]

Justice of the Peace Mark Miley administered the oath of office to his new constable, Gordon Hutchinson of Central. Hutchinson was elected to take the position of retiring constable Don Thompson, who served in that position for 18 years. Thompson succeeded constable Virgil Devall. Hutchinson said, “Many citizens are unfamiliar with the purpose of their […]

A loving wife, mother, and Gran, Iris Elaine Shaffett Walker passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at the age of 86 at our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital. She was a life-long resident of Central and a member of Zoar Baptist Church. Iris was a retired math teacher having taught for 33 years […]

Here are some stories from the files of the Central City News and The Leader over 10 years: 10 Years Ago • Jan. 24, 2005 Central to Re-Initiate Incorporation Petition. Because of an error in the original incorporation petition, Gov. Blanco has challenged the legality of the petition.  As a result, Russell Starns urged citizens […]

Jefferson Parish President John Young brought his campaign for Lt. Governor to Baton Rouge with a speech to Republican leaders attending a special meeting of the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon. Young touted his conservative credentials, including being 100 percent pro-life and discussed his plans to promote economic development in the state.  Young is one of […]