Central City News

In Central’s first-ever State of the City address, Mayor Jr. Shelton outlined his activities over the past six months and his plans for the next four years. The Mayor spoke before the Baton Rouge media, many of Central’s elected officials, and others gathered at the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge at Café Américain on […]

The Central Fire Department responded to a number of fires over the holidays: • Smoke Damage on Carey Road. On Dec. 28, a homeowner returned to his residence in the 12700 block of Carey Rd. and discovered high heat conditions and smoke inside his residence.  The Central Fire Department was alerted at 2:49 p.m., but […]

For years, the narrow, two-lane stretch of Greenwell Springs Road inside the City of Central has been the scene of countless traffic accidents and many fatalities. The road, which has been used since the 1850’s, has never been upgraded to reflect the high traffic counts of the 21st century.  There are no shoulders, steep dropoffs […]

Justice of the Peace Mark Miley administered the oath of office to his new constable, Gordon Hutchinson of Central. Hutchinson was elected to take the position of retiring constable Don Thompson, who served in that position for 18 years. Thompson succeeded constable Virgil Devall. Hutchinson said, “Many citizens are unfamiliar with the purpose of their […]

Here are some stories from the files of the Central City News and The Leader over 10 years: 10 Years Ago • Jan. 24, 2005 Central to Re-Initiate Incorporation Petition. Because of an error in the original incorporation petition, Gov. Blanco has challenged the legality of the petition.  As a result, Russell Starns urged citizens […]

Jefferson Parish President John Young brought his campaign for Lt. Governor to Baton Rouge with a speech to Republican leaders attending a special meeting of the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon. Young touted his conservative credentials, including being 100 percent pro-life and discussed his plans to promote economic development in the state.  Young is one of […]

Steven Oubre and his colleagues spent several days in Central in December conducting a charrette on the proposed new Shoe Creek Traditional Neighborhood Development. The 138-acre mixed-use development on Sullivan Road across from Wal-Mart would include 366 single-family detached residences and more than 68,000 square feet of commercial space. Central Mayor Jr. Shelton came away […]

Freshman Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso told members of the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge that he intends to seek the House seat being vacated by Rep. Hunter Greene, who was elected Family Court Judge on Nov. 4. A special election has been called for Saturday, Feb. 21 with a runoff if necessary on […]

Three national chains have identified the growing Central marketplace as a place where they want to do business, and Mayor Jr. Shelton says there is much more coming. Taco Bell has opened their new restaurant at the corner of Hooper and Joor roads, and the company is already reportedly seeking a second location in Central. […]

Two major events of interest to Christians will be held on the LSU campus Saturday, Jan. 24, and leaders of the two have decided to combine some of their activities. The annual Louisiana Life March, which normally goes from the Old State Capitol to the new State Capitol, had to be moved this year because […]