Central City News

CENTRAL — Central Private School’s Board of Directors has announced the selection of Dr. Jefferie Thielbar to serve as the next principal of Central Private School. Dr. Thielbar has extensive experience as an educator, principal, and superintendent.  In addition to holding a doctorate in education, Dr. Thielbar has served in the United States Marine Corps […]

St. Alphonsus Auction & Taste of Central ST. ALPHONSUS AUCTION AND A TASTE OF CENTRAL — The annual auction and food festival is coming up at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at St. Alphonsus. There will be silent and live auctions, delicious local restaurant food tasting, and live rhythm and blues band!  Door tickets […]

CENTRAL — Early voting for the March 2 special election, called to fill the seat in House District 65, will be conducted at the Registrar of Voters offices beginning Saturday, Feb. 16 and continuing through Saturday, Feb. 23. Early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. each day. Early voting will be held at […]

These tips for getting started courtesy of Plant World, 10131 Greenwell Springs, phone 272-7144 Care and feeding of ducks and chicks. 1. Keep warm at 90 degrees.  No drafts. 2. No bathing chicks and ducks.  Need clean dry area. 3. Fresh food and water daily. 4. Handle and hold chicks and ducks very gentle. 5. […]

BARRY IVEY 1. Why are you offering yourself for service in the Legislature? I am an ordinary citizen who is very concerned about the direction of our government and the erosion of our freedom. I want to make a difference, defend our Constitution and do my part to limit the power of government. That’s why, […]

A Closer Look at Barry Ivey, Scott Wilson CENTRAL — House candidates Scott Wilson and Barry Ivey have answered a series of questions propounded by the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish.  Their answers are found in a special Central City News report on Page 3. While the candidates agree on most issues, there […]

Republican Party To Make Choice At Meeting Tonight BATON ROUGE — Two Republican candidates are seeking the endorsement of the Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish tonight at 6 p.m. at the Metro Council Chamber. Central businessman Barry Ivey, a nuclear power contractor, and Metro Councilman Scott Wilson are on the ballot in the March 2 […]

CENTRAL — Local realtor Jr. Shelton, who narrowly lost a bid for mayor of the City of Central in 2010, announced Wednesday that he will not seek the post in municipal elections next spring. Shelton, who received 48 percent against incumbent Mayor Mac Watts, was considered a strong candidate for the post.  Shelton’s announcement was […]

CENTRAL — Mayor Pro-Tem Ralph Washington said Wednesday he is considering running for Mayor in next spring’s municipal elections.  Washington has served as Mayor Pro-Tem since Central was incorporated in July 2005. Washington is a proven vote-getter.  In Central’s first municipal election in 2006, he ran first in a field of 13 candidates, winning 67 […]

Legislators Work To Create ‘Loop’ Linking Central, Watson, Walker by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — In 1997, a band of four state legislators led by the late Rep. Donald Ray Kennard passed House Resolution 75, requesting the Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development to study the feasibility of extending Hooper Road across the Amite to Watson.  […]