Central City News

Redemptorist Won Two State Championships BATON ROUGE — Members and coaches of the 2002 Redemptorist High School State 3A Championship Football Team were honored on the 10th anniversary of the team’s championship. Central head coach Sid Edwards, who coached the championship Redemptorist team, was on hand to greet his former players. Edwards said it was […]

CENTRAL — On Tuesday, voters in Central overwhelmingly approved term limits for members of the Central Community School Board.  The vote was 12,055 for to 2,372 against. As a result, in the future, members of the school board will be limited to no more than three four-year terms.  Under legislation passed earlier this year, voters […]

Turnout in Central Could Decide Who Will Be Elected to La. Supreme Court by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — As a result of Tuesday’s election,  Central voters will face two important runoff elections on Dec. 8.  In the runoff for a seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court, Judge John Michael Guidry, a Democrat, will face Judge Jeff Hughes, […]

Round One: Central Hosts Playoff Friday by Woody Jenkins, Editor CENTRAL — For the Central High Wildcats, there’s been little time to celebrate their 9-1 record and 5th straight District 4-5A Championship.  The Wildcats did have a bit of fun last Friday night as they whipped Live Oak 56-27 at Central’s annual “pink out” game which highlights […]

CENTRAL — Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk was recognized this week with one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on someone in his profession. The Louisiana Association of School Executives named Faulk as Louisiana’s ‘School Superintendent of the Year’ for 2012.  In February, he will be considered for the title of National Superintendent […]

CENTRAL — Despite a narrow loss nationwide, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney swept to victory in Louisiana with 57.8 percent of the vote to President Barack Obama’s 40.6 percent: Louisiana Mitt Romney (R) 1,152,788 Barack Obama (D) 808,611 Meanwhile, East Baton Rouge Parish continued to move into the liberal Democratic camp.  Obama received 51.8 percent […]

CENTRAL — The Central Community School System has been awarded a $50,000 grant to launch a new Industrial Electrician Certification Program. The program will be open to students at Central High School during the day and to students and members of the community during the evening.  Classes will be held at the Career Technology Lab […]

BATON ROUGE — Last Thursday’s Homecoming ceremonies at Redemptorist High School included a special tribute to alumni who played football for the Wolves over the years. Prior to the game, members of the 2002 Redemptorist State Championship football team gathered for a reunion along with head coach Sid Edwards and other members of the coaching […]

CENTRAL — The City of Central Republican Municipal Executive Committee has voted to endorse candidates in the election scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 6. Central Republican chairman Jr. Shelton announced the endorsements Wednesday afternoon. Candidates receiving the party’s recommendation were: • President — Mitt Romney • Vice President — Paul Ryan • Mayor-President — Mike Walker […]

BATON ROUGE — Sarah Holliday, Republican, Baton Rouge, defines herself as a Christian, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister and small business owner. A native of East Feliciana Parish, she serves as Louisiana Federation of Republican Women Vice President for Region 6.  She is the lead charter member and president of Capital City […]