Central City News

A new Quantus Insights survey of 1,428 likely Republican primary voters, including unaffiliated voters who historically participate in GOP primaries, conducted Feb. 23–24, ±2.8% MoE, reveals an electorate that remains overwhelmingly loyal to President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Senator Bill Cassidy faces entrenched opposition within his own party’s primary base. The cross-tabs can be found at […]

Editor’s Note: American diplomat Fulwar Skipwith served as Consul General to France during the reign of Napolean. He was directed by President Thomas Jefferson to negotiate the purchase of West Florida.  Instead, in 1803, Skipwith and his fellow negotiators managed to purchase Louisiana. In 1809, Skipwith moved to the Spanish colony of West Florida and […]

By Elise Plunk, LaIlluminator.com Louisiana has more proposed carbon capture and sequestration projects than any other state, according to a new analysis of federal government data that’s prompting outcry from environmental groups concerned the expansion is outpacing safety.  The Environmental Integrity Project took data from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Louisiana Department of Energy and […]

Central businessman Gil Matherne loves a good building project, and he’s been working hard to complete his latest undertaking, a chapel honoring his wife Michelle, or Meia as she is affectionately called by family, for their 50th wedding anniversary. Everything should be complete by 2 p.m. this Saturday, February 28 when Father Jason Palermo of […]

Mark S. Marionneaux, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Zachary, has been elected to serve as the Member Director representing Louisiana on the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Dallas Board of Directors. Mark’s four-year term began on January 1, 2026, and will run through December 31, 2029. He succeeds Albert Christman […]

Kathryn Richard of Bank of Zachary has been selected as a Louisiana Young Bankers Impact Award winner by the Louisiana Bankers Association.  The Louisiana Young Bankers Impact Award honors exceptional leaders who are shaping the future of banking across the state. Kathryn exemplifies the qualities this award represents through her outstanding leadership, professionalism, and steadfast […]

 A Special Election will be held on Saturday, March 14 to fill a vacancy in the Louisiana House of Representatives caused by the resignation of Rep. Paul Davis. Davis’ House District 69 goes from the Mid-City area of Baton Rouge east to Shenandoah in St. George.  Beginning at the corner of Jefferson Highway at Government […]

 By Woody Jenkins, Editor Central City News Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1973 were very deliberate in prohibiting politicians from giving away public funds. Art. 7, Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution says,  “…The funds, credit, property, or things of value of the state or of any political subdivision shall not be loaned, pledged, […]

Families in Central are busy getting ready for Christmas 2025! The Central Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Central Chamber of Commerce, was a huge success with an estimated 3,000 adults and children lining the parade route down Joor Road from Zoar Baptist to Lovett Road. The Central City News provided live coverage of the parade, […]

Gov. Jeff Landry has named Dr. Evelyn Griffin as Louisiana Surgeon General. Dr. Griffin, an OBGYN with strong ties to Central, is a conservative and pro-life. She became well known during COVID for her efforts in support of early treatment and to make sure that the COVID vaccine was based on informed consent.  Upon her […]