Central City News

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge With a new Republican governor, all Republican statewide elected officials, and a two-thirds majority in the Louisiana House and Senate, the next few months will be an historic time to correct injustices, make fundamental changes in the direction of state government, and chart a new […]

The Central Community School System continues to hold a strong “A” ranking among the state’s top performing school districts, according to the Louisiana Department of Education’s latest accountability report. The report showed the district improved its performance score by 1.1 points from 2022 to 2023, climbing to a 92.4 overall score. At the same time, […]

Catholic High School of Baton Rouge has announced that Jackson Whitlow of Central has been named Catholic High’s Student of the Year for 2023-2024!  An academic and extracurricular all-star, Jackson is a National Merit Semifinalist, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and part of the ACT 30+ Club.  He is a talented vocalist and serves as […]

Roy Fletcher, one of Louisiana’s most influential political  consultants, held forth at the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish in November. Fletcher, who has represented more than 1,000 candidates over the years, discussed the recent elections and where he feels the state is going. Fletcher said the most significant things to realize about […]

Central High head football coach David Simoneaux, is proud of the 2023 Central football squad and the way the school’s program is developing. Having just completed his first year as head coach, Simoneaux said, “The foundation has been laid. It always has to be rooted in relationships.  I’m proud of the support we have had […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge After eight years of Democratic rule, which brought massive violations of civil liberties, illegal lockdowns, an unprecedented economic slowdown, and a disturbing rise in crime, Louisiana voted overwhelmingly for conservative change in the Oct 14 primary.   Republican Attorney Gen. Jeff Landry won 52 percent […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge When Sharon Weston Broome was elected Mayor-President in 2016 over Sen. Bodi White, the Baton Rouge Advocate declared, “The Red Stick has turned blue.”  The end is near for Republicans, they said. Many were expecting a Democratic sweep in the next few elections, and yet […]

Central general contractor Brandon Ivey describes himself as a staunch conservative who stands for Christian values, the right to life, constitutional carry, and traditional marriage. However, he also sees himself as a job creator, having created hundreds of jobs in Baton Rouge and Central.  Ivey, Central High Class of 1999, believes his role as former […]

 Central attorney Lauren Ventrella is proud to be a 4th generation Central resident and grateful to Sen. Bodi White for his support and guidance in her race for State Representative. The connection between Sen. White and Ms. Ventrella goes back to her grandparents, Joe Chemin, 89, and JoAnn Chemin, 86, who accompanied Bodi’s parents when […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News – Baton Rouge As the statewide elections draw to a close Nov. 18, attention will turn to next year’s elections for Mayor-President and Metro Council in East Baton Rouge Parish.  Our parish faces many critical issues.   Here is a 10-Point Plan to save East Baton Rouge Parish […]