Central City News

All seven members of the Central Community School Board are up for reelection on Tuesday, Nov. 4, but four of the members of the board are unopposed. Facing opponents are school board vice president Will Easley in District 4; school board member Ruby Foil in District 6, and former school board president Sharon Browning in […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has endorsed several candidates for judge in the Nov. 4, 2014, election. The party’s executive committee, which is elected by the Republican voters of the parish for a four-year term, interviewed each candidate seeking the endorsement and required each candidate to complete an extensive questionnaire.  The party […]

Voters in the City of Central will help elect five district, juvenile, and family court judges in the election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.  Many of the candidates participated in a Judicial Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge, a small business chamber. In four instances, incumbent judges are being challenged for […]

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 — […]

The demolition of buildings at the old Central Middle School at the corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads is nearly complete.  All of the buildings targeted for removal are now down except the 6th Grade Building, which should be down by Friday, according to Supt. Mike Faulk. It will take another week for all of the […]

CENTRAL HIGH HOMECOMING festivities will be held Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27. The Wildcats will host McKinley at 7 p.m. on Friday, and the Homecoming Dance will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Students attending the dance will have to follow strict dress guidelines. Seewww.centralcss.org. Quarterback Tyler Sansone created a sensation […]