Central City News

Will Inner City Of Baton Rouge Offset Central’s Vote on Dec. 8? BATON ROUGE — A poll of 604 likely voters conducted Nov. 18 showed Judge Jeff Hughes with a slight edge over Judge John Michael Guidry in the runoff for the Louisiana Supreme Court on Dec. 8 The poll was conducted by JMC Analytics and Polling, a […]

Supreme Court Race Could Turn On Four Areas With 50% of Vote by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — A classic battle is raging behind the scenes right now for control of our state court system in Louisiana.  You have probably read that Associate Justice Bernette Johnson has been named Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court.  The Chief […]

National Honors to Central Paper for Writing, Ad Design, Freedom of Press CHARLESTON, SC — The Central City News won six top national journalism awards at the 126th Annual National Newspaper Association convention in Charleston, South Carolina.  The NNA has 3,000 member newspapers, and 800 competed for awards. Central City News editor Woody Jenkins, who won 1st Place […]

Polls to Open Saturday for Eight Days of Early Voting CENTRAL — The dust has hardly settled on the Nov. 6 election, but voters in the Baton Rouge area will go to the polls once again on Saturday, Dec. 8 for a runoff election that could decide the direction of the Louisiana Supreme Court for a decade to […]

by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — The Central Wildcats dropped a heart-breaker 38-20 to Mandeville in Round Two of the State 5A Playoffs Friday, ending their season with the Bi-District Championship and a 10-2 record. But a number of Central players are still in the running for post-season honors, including All-District, All-Metro, All-State, and participation […]

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the Capital City: Friday, November 16 • Blood Drive • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. United Blood Services will hold a blood drive at Lane Regional Medical Center.  The drive is open to the public and registration is not required.  However, donors are encouraged to sign […]

BATON ROUGE — Five Baton Rouge teams will compete in the second week of State Football Playoffs this Friday night. In 5A, Central High School (10-1) will host Mandeville (9-2) at Wildcat Stadium in Central.  For more on the Central game, see Pages 8-9. Also in 5A, Catholic High (8-2)will host New Iberia (9-2) at […]

The Mid City Merchants will again host its premier art event, as expectations for the 15th annual 2012 White Light Night Art Hop continue to rise. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday night in Mid-City.  

BATON ROUGE — The 39th annual Broadmoor High Arts & Crafts Festival will be held Friday, Nov. 16, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  There will be over 200 outstanding artists on campus.  Admission is $3 per person (13 and older); age 12 and under, free of charge.  […]

Four Remarkable Role Models for EBR Community BATON ROUGE — Parkview Baptist School has inducted four additional members to the Alumni Eagle Hall of Fame Award.  Headmaster Don Green said, “These awards recognize Parkview Baptist School alumni who have excelled in the areas of Abundant Life, Academics, Arts, and Athletics.” Honorees, recognized at Homecoming ceremonies were Kimen […]