Central City News

 Former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has promoted carbon capture projects for years.  In fact, as soon as he left office, he took a job promoting the carbon capture “industry.”   Somewhat surprisingly, new Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry also gave carbon capture his full-throated endorsement on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, just days before being sworn […]

 I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election as Mayor of the City of Central. Four years ago, I made a commitment to lead with focus, accountability, and results. Today, I can confidently say that this administration has delivered the most productive period in our city’s history. We have resurfaced more miles of roads […]

Mildred Hebert Stroderd was born on September 7, 1940, in Iota, Louisiana, and on April 1, 2026, at the age of 85, she passed from this life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, leaving behind a legacy of grace, devotion, and quiet strength. Her life was a testament to love well kept, duty well done, and joy […]

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR, led by Choir Director Mrs. Mary Ann Russell, has announced that last week in Natchitoches both of Central High School’s choirs earned Sweepstakes honors at the state level. This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication, talent, and hard work of the students and Mrs. Russell. Their commitment to excellence continues to make […]

My name is Coach Scott Ayo, and I am the new girl’s varsity basketball coach at Central Private School. This year, I had the opportunity to take over the entire girls program from 5th grade through 12th grade. I wanted to share some highlights from our season and ask the Central City News to feature […]

The people of the City of Central have been waiting for 20 years to have their own City Hall. Central has had several city halls, all either donated or leased.  None has been owned by the city, provided adequate facilities, or represented the City of Central as the beautiful, prosperous, and progressive city that it […]

Mayor Wade Evans delivered the 2025 State of the City address to the Central Chamber of Commerce, highlighting a year of intentional progress, infrastructure investment, and forward-looking planning for the City of Central. The mayor spoke to a packed house at the Bennett Barn, a meeting facility at 15194 Joor Road. Evans emphasized that the […]

The sprawling 5th Congressional District of Louisiana goes from the eastern portion of the City of St. George, up to the City of Central, east across the Florida Parishes and then up to Northeast Louisiana.  It is a vast area larger that several states.  It varies from wealthy suburbs to small towns to farm country […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish held a news conference last week endorsing Monique Appeaning for the Republican nomination for United States Congress from the 6th District of Louisiana. Republican and no party voters can go to the polls Saturday, May 16 to select the Republican nominee who will face incumbent Democratic Congressman […]

By Brent C. Frederick Civil Service Commission (retired) My name is Brent C Frederick, and I am retired from the State of Louisiana with over 33 years of service.  For my last 16 years, I was a Civil Service referee. In that capacity, I heard appeals of employees in the classified state service who disagreed […]