Central City News

While the Central School Board will see big changes over the next four years, the opposite is true for the Central City Council.  The Council consists of two at-large members elected citywide and five members elected from five single-members. Four years ago, all incumbent members of the City Council were defeated for reelection. However, this […]

Two of Louisiana’s most popular radio talk show hosts, Moon Griffon and Jeff Crouere, are joining forces with the Central City News, Louisiana’s Newspaper of Year, for a unique talk show network they believe will take the Baton Rouge market by storm. Combining the best of radio, television, newspaper, and the Internet, LOUISIANA.AM will offer […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — It was the fall of 1963.  Morton Blackwell and I were sitting in his car in the parking lot of Alessi’s Drive-In at the corner of Florida Blvd. at North Foster.  Morton was the College Republican national director, and he had just appointed me to be the […]

Two Rivers Drugstore is now open at 13565 Hooper Road in the Central Shopping Center.  The phone is 256-7373. The opening is the dream of Austin Peavy, who worked for Claude Derbes, the late owner of Central Drug Store, when it was at the same location. Peavy said he enjoys providing personal service to customers.  […]

The Haven Cafe & General Store at the Lake is now a reality!  The Haven Cafe, a special project of Sister Shaye Spell, is a small, non-profit outdoor cafe nestled between Life Tabernacle Church, the Brush Arbor Freedom Center, and the beautiful lake with its walking deck.   Sister Shaye said, “When you are here, […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — CENTRAL — The City of Central has purchased 9.55 acres of land near the intersection of Hooper and Sullivan roads for construction of a new City Hall.  The property is located on the west side of Hooper. Mayor David Barrow negotiated the deal with Jay and Ray […]

During eight days of early voting, the people of Central and nearby areas poured into the Central Library on Joor Road to cast their votes in the Nov. 8 election.  Voters are choosing a U.S. Senator, Congressman, judges, city officials and school board members. Since Clerk of Court Doug Welborn brought Early Voting to Central […]

By Woody Jenkins, Editor, Central City News — CENTRAL — Playing in the toughest district in Louisiana’s 5-A football has a lot of disadvantages.  The main disadvantage is that it’s tough to win against two defending State Champions (Zachary, the State 5-A champion, and Catholic, the State Division I champion). It’s also tough to win […]

The door could be open for transgender substitute teachers in Central schools if a proposed contract with Kelly Services is approved by the Central School Board.  The school system has had problems attracting substitute teachers this year. Over the objections of Central School Board member Kim Powers, the Central School Board is moving forward with a […]

Sen. John Kennedy is widely popular with Louisiana voters and should breeze to a clear victory in his race for a second six-year term. On top of his popularity are three things: First, this is a strong year for Republicans, and he will naturally benefit from that.  Second, he faces a weak and divided field […]