Central City News

Several Well-Known Officials Eye Race CENTRAL — The expected resignation of State Rep. Clif Richardson has some elected officials considering whether to throw their hats into the ring. Metro Councilman Scott Wilson, who was just reelected to a four-year term on the Council, said Wednesday, “I haven’t spoken to Clif in the past few days and […]

CENTRAL — State Rep. Clif Richardson, a Republican who represents most of the City of Central and part of Baton Rouge, will resign from the Louisiana House of Representatives Jan. 3, according to sources close to the legislator. Richardson is reportedly at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he is undergoing treatment.  Friends […]

CENTRAL — Events coming up in and around Central: Thursday, November 8 • Veterans Day Service • 7 p.m. The City of Central will honor those who have served our country at Grace UPC, 13845 Hooper Road.  The City of Central Chorus will be singing along with the Grace Praise team and the Central High […]

Seale Funeral Home of Denham Springs CENTRAL — Central’s first-ever funeral home is now open at 9995 Hooper Road.  Seale Funeral Home, which was founded in Denham Springs in 1957, has opened its newest location in Central. The attractive new facility is owned by Stacy and Billy Seale. At an open house last Sunday, Mickey […]

CENTRAL — On Tuesday, voters in Central overwhelmingly approved term limits for members of the Central Community School Board.  The vote was 12,055 for to 2,372 against. As a result, in the future, members of the school board will be limited to no more than three four-year terms.  Under legislation passed earlier this year, voters […]

CENTRAL — Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk was recognized this week with one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on someone in his profession. The Louisiana Association of School Executives named Faulk as Louisiana’s ‘School Superintendent of the Year’ for 2012.  In February, he will be considered for the title of National Superintendent […]

CENTRAL — Despite a narrow loss nationwide, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney swept to victory in Louisiana with 57.8 percent of the vote to President Barack Obama’s 40.6 percent: Louisiana Mitt Romney (R) 1,152,788 Barack Obama (D) 808,611 Meanwhile, East Baton Rouge Parish continued to move into the liberal Democratic camp.  Obama received 51.8 percent […]

CENTRAL — The Central Community School System has been awarded a $50,000 grant to launch a new Industrial Electrician Certification Program. The program will be open to students at Central High School during the day and to students and members of the community during the evening.  Classes will be held at the Career Technology Lab […]

CENTRAL — The City of Central Republican Municipal Executive Committee has voted to endorse candidates in the election scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 6. Central Republican chairman Jr. Shelton announced the endorsements Wednesday afternoon. Candidates receiving the party’s recommendation were: • President — Mitt Romney • Vice President — Paul Ryan • Mayor-President — Mike Walker […]

BATON ROUGE — Sarah Holliday, Republican, Baton Rouge, defines herself as a Christian, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister and small business owner. A native of East Feliciana Parish, she serves as Louisiana Federation of Republican Women Vice President for Region 6.  She is the lead charter member and president of Capital City […]