Central City News

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — Samuel Morse sent the message “What has God wrought?” from the old Supreme Court chamber in the U.S. Capitol to his partner in Baltimore via telegraph in 1844.  Morse soon extended his lines to New York City. Western Union was founded in 1851 and by 1861 had built […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — If you ever watch Central City News’ coverage of Life Tabernacle’s services, you have probably seen Jeff Jackson — also known as “Dancin’ Jeff” — dance across the front of the sanctuary.   Some people think he looks like a moron or a homeless person who came […]

The newly-revitalized National Conservative Caucus is organizing leadership teams in every Congressional district in the nation. National chairman Peter Thomas has appointed former Rep. Woody Jenkins to be State Chairman of The Conservative Caucus in Louisiana.  Jenkins is editor of the Central City News and chairman of the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish.  […]

 Rep. Valarie Hodges (R-Watson) has announced that she will be a candidate for the Senate in District 13.   Hodges has distinguished herself as a reliable conservative in the House of Representatives and as a leader in the battle to prevent flooding. Hodges was first elected in House District 64 in 2011, receiving 69 percent […]

Republican State Rep. Rick Edmonds has announced his candidacy for Louisiana Senate, District 6. Rep. Edmonds has served two terms as the representative for District 66. Following this formal announcement, Edmonds is planning campaign kick-off events across the district. “After much prayer and discussion with my wife Cindy, I have decided to formally enter the […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — The office of Clerk of Court Doug Welborn has prepared this report on the services it is now providing to the citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish, the 19th Judicial District Court, the Family Court, and the Juvenile Court.    The Clerk’s Office is self-funded and receives virtually […]

Livingston Parish School Board Member Kellee Hennessy Dickerson has announced that she will be a candidate for the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 64. “I view myself as a public servant, having a passion for giving back and trying to make a difference in our community. During my 12 years on the Livingston Parish […]

Kellie Alford has announced that she will be running for State Representative in the 64th District.  Alford is a registered Republican, a successful small business owner of Alford’s Landscaping, and a partner in Legacies Management of Louisiana.    “It is a great honor and privilege to announce my candidacy for State Representative of District 64,” […]

By Woody Jenkins Editor Clerk of Court Doug Welborn swore in Central Mayor Wade Evans, Police Chief Roger Corcoran, and four members of the Central City Council in ceremonies Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Kristenwood conference center, 14025 Greenwell Springs Rd. in Central.  Welborn swore in Councilmen-at-Large Josh Roy and Aaron McKinney, Councilman J.D. Lavergne and […]

 The Central City Council held its first meeting of the new four-year cycle Tuesday, Jan. 10 and chose Councilman-at-Large Aaron McKinney as Mayor Pro-Tem. He replaced Pro-Tem Wade Evans who was elected mayor. Evans replaced outgoing Central Mayor David Barrow. Officials appointed by Mayor Evans at the meeting were Mark Miley, city clerk; Suzonne Cowart, […]