Central City News

Louis (Woody) Jenkins, editor and publisher of the Central City News and Capital City News was on hand in Phoenix, AZ, at the National Newspaper Association’s 127th Annual Convention to accept one of the organization’s top awards for 2013 The Central City News received the General Excellence Award as one of the Top 4 community […]

Some people in Baton Rouge think that when the U.S. Department of Justice ended its consent order over public schools in East Baton Rouge Parish that busing in the parish also ended.  But busing has not ended. Case in point: Woodlawn Middle School. The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board — not the federal courts […]

Politics will dominate much of the news during 2014 as the nation goes to the polls in a number of important elections.  Louisiana will be in the spotlight because one of the most important races will be for the U. S. Senate seat currently being held by Sen. Mary Landrieu. Landrieu is considered one of […]

The Central City Hall Site Selection Committee met with members of the Central School Board Wednesday to explore the possibility of the city’s purchasing 15 acres at the old Central Middle School site. The Committee is hoping to find a site for use as a new City Hall and possibly a town center. Wednesday was […]

When Jr. Shelton entered the race for Mayor of the City of Central four years ago, nobody gave him much chance.  Although a long-time resident of Central, Shelton was relatively unknown.  Mayor Mac Watts was popular and didn’t appear vulnerable. But Shelton campaigned hard and began to generate enthusiasm.  He found a powerful issue — […]

Former Baker Mayor and State Sen. Mike Cross passed away Nov. 18 after a battle with cancer. Cross, who was the father of six, served on the Baker City Council for four years, as mayor for five years, and in the Louisiana Senate for nearly 16 years.  He was one of the last of the […]

Watch one-hour special on Constitutional Convention at http://video.lpb.org/video/2365138665/. The Louisiana Constitutional Convention of 1973, or CC/73 as it was called, was in session from late 1972 to early 1974.  After months of research, hard work, controversy, and compromise, the delegates agreed upon a proposed new state constitution, which was submitted to the voters and ratified by […]

Just back from Israel, where he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Rep. Tony Perkins said leaders he met with in Israel are distrustful of President Obama and question his commitment to the security of Israel. Perkins spoke at the Ronald Reagan Newsmaker Luncheon in Baton Rouge. Perkins organized a Congressional delegation to the […]

The two announced candidates for Mayor in April 5, 2014, municipal elections are poles apart on many issues facing the City of Central. Candidate Dave Freneaux has made controversial statements before the City Council on the proposed Baton Rouge Loop, CH2MHill, access to public records, and City Council reapportionment.  Candidate Jr. Shelton has often taken […]

Is business just about business? Retired billboard company owner Hank Henagan says the best way to be successful in business is to place your values at the core of your business.  “Following the business principles found in the Bible will lead to success and happiness,” Henagan told the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge […]