Central City News

By Woody Jenkins, Editor — CENTRAL —Two popular measures — one passed by the Metro Council and another by the Central Community School Board — are well-intentioned attempts to combat real problems but both threaten to infringe on the First Amendment rights of our citizens. Here in Central, the Central School Board passed new rules […]

 Behind the scenes, a battle has been raging between members of the Central School Board who believe property taxes should automatically go up every year and the one board member who adamantly believes there should be no property tax increases without a vote of the people of Central. From 2007 when the Central Community School District […]

 The governing body of the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish on Tuesday unanimously voted to support a resolution condemning President Joe Biden and calling for his impeachment.  The resolution came after a raid by the FBI on the home of former President Donald Trump.   The raid was cited by the resolution as […]

EDITOR’S NOTE – Rev. Tony Spell was exonerated from the criminal charges against him May 13 when the Louisiana Supreme Court found that Gov. John Bel Edwards’ efforts to close churches and limit church attendance were “illegal” and “unconstitutional.”  All criminal charges against the pastor of Life Tabernacle in Central for holding church were dismissed. […]

Joshua “Josh” Roy has announced his candidacy for Central City Council at-large.  He currently serves as a member of the Council from a district.   Josh was born and raised in Baton Rouge and has resided in Central, Louisiana for nearly 15 years. Josh received his JD, magna cum laude from Southern University Law, graduating […]

 Alton Ray Ashford is seaking the Central City Council District 2 seat. He is a 58-year resident of Central and a 1982 graduate of Central High School. Ray Ashford has been working in the plumbing construction trade for 40 plus years. He’s been a state licensed plumber since 1988. Alton has been married to Anita […]

 My name is Perry Whitney and I’m running for City Council District 3. I am a retired chief petty officer, U.S. NAVY (1978 to 1998).  A combat veteran, who served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the city of Al Jubail, along with numerous other Military operations.   I held a U.S. Coast Guard master […]

 Dr. Kim Fralick is a candidate for Central City Council from District 3.  She released the following statement: My name is Dr. Kim Fralick. I received a B.S. in animal science in 1990 and a doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1995.  I am a pro-life constitutional conservative. I have lived in Central since 1997. I […]

 Briton J. Myer is seeking reelection as the Central City Councilman from District 5.  He released the following statement:  I would first like to say that it has been my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of this great city as Councilman for District 5 over the last four years. As a lifelong resident […]

 Vanda Mannino has announced her candidacy for the Central City Council.  She has issued the following statement:  With the overwhelming support of family and friends, I am announcing my candidacy for the Central City Council from District 5. I am a graduate of Zachary High School and graduated magna cum laude from Southeastern with a […]