Central City News

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — CENTRAL — The City of Central has purchased 9.55 acres of land near the intersection of Hooper and Sullivan roads for construction of a new City Hall.  The property is located on the west side of Hooper. Mayor David Barrow negotiated the deal with Jay and Ray […]

During eight days of early voting, the people of Central and nearby areas poured into the Central Library on Joor Road to cast their votes in the Nov. 8 election.  Voters are choosing a U.S. Senator, Congressman, judges, city officials and school board members. Since Clerk of Court Doug Welborn brought Early Voting to Central […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — CENTRAL — Playing in the toughest district in Louisiana’s 5-A football has a lot of disadvantages.  The main disadvantage is that it’s tough to win against two defending State Champions (Zachary, the State 5-A champion, and Catholic, the State Division I champion). It’s also tough to win […]

The door could be open for transgender substitute teachers in Central schools if a proposed contract with Kelly Services is approved by the Central School Board.  The school system has had problems attracting substitute teachers this year. Over the objections of Central School Board member Kim Powers, the Central School Board is moving forward with a […]

Sen. John Kennedy is widely popular with Louisiana voters and should breeze to a clear victory in his race for a second six-year term. On top of his popularity are three things: First, this is a strong year for Republicans, and he will naturally benefit from that.  Second, he faces a weak and divided field […]

For most Congressmen, getting reelected should be a breeze.  Just do your job, represent the viewpoint of your district, and stay close to the people. Staying close to the people means being out there with them, making yourself available, answering their calls, letters, and emails, and having the heart of a servant. Too often, people […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — CENTRAL — Central’s Judge Richard Anderson served as a District Judge for many years in the 19th Judicial District.  He was respected by judges, lawyers, and the general public.  His decisions were uniformly upheld, and he had no scandals of any kind. Yet, on Nov. 3, 2020, […]

 One of the most important races on the ballot for Tuesday, Nov. 8 is for the First Circuit Court of Appeal.  This appellate court is the first line of defense against the bad decisions coming from the District Court in Baton Rouge, and there are many! In years past, the district judges serving on the […]

With city elections this Tuesday, Nov. 8, both Central Mayor David Barrow and challenger Mayor Pro-Tem Wade Evans are hard at work trying to persuade voters to swing their way. Mayor David Barrow said he is running to complete the work he has begun. “Over the last three and a half years, we have made […]

Central voters will face a rematch from 2018 between the current police chief, Roger Corcoran, and the previous police chief, James Salsbury. Corcoran received nationwide criticism after arresting Pastor Tony Spell for holding worship services at Life Tabernacle during the pandemic.    In a statement, Corcoran said, “After taking office in January 2019, we have […]