Presidential Primary March 23

 Joe Biden’s quest to win the Democratic nomination for President was over before it began, and Donald Trump has just secured the Republican nomination. Nevertheless, Louisiana voters will still get to make their voices heard.   Louisiana’s Presidential Primary will be held on Saturday, March 23.  Early voting began Saturday, March 9 and ends on […]

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Health Freedom Day Coming Here Apr. 19

The Central City News is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Louisiana Health Freedom Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 19 at Revolution Square, 9500 Blackwater Road in Central. For the third straight year, the keynote speaker will be Dr. Peter McCullough, world renowned physician who promoted early treatment during the pandemic and […]

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Will Louisiana Be First with Gold Currency?

For more than 5,000 years, people have seen gold as the most secure way to preserve their wealth and protect it against inflation. Ironically, there has never been a practical way to use gold in everyday transitions.  It is and always has been too valuable to carry around and “spend.” However, that problem has been […]

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Cookin’ in Central March 22-23

The 16th Annual Cooking in Central Festival will be held Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at Amazing Place, 10305 Blackwater Road in the City of Central. Founded after 9/11 by local contractor Louis DeJohn as a way to help New York City, the festival has grown and evolved over the years. What remains […]

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State of the City by Mayor Evans

 As I sit to craft the State of the City, I recognize how grateful I am to be your Mayor. Our first year in office has been a whirlwind of activity.  As a business owner for more than 22 years, the biggest adjustment has been the speed at which things can happen in government. We […]

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No Conservative Should Support Holding A Constitutional Convention at This Time

NOTE: The current Louisiana Constitution was written by a state constitutional convention, which was called by the Louisiana Legislature in the spring of 1972. The process began years earlier as political leaders, citizens, and the media debated the need for a new constitution. In 1971, both gubernatorial candidates, Edwin Edwards and his opponent J. Bennett […]

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Remembering Coach Lawrence Meares

Coach Lawrence H. Meares went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at the age of 96. Larry, resident of Slaughter, La., was born on Jan, 29, 1928, to Hurschel and May Meares. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He is survived by his wife […]

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Mrs. Jacklyn Porta Remembered as Educator and Wife of “Coon” Porta

 Jacklyn Bates Porta passed away at home, peacefully, on Saturday, Feb., 24, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born in Bogalusa to Ephraim and Aline Bates. She was a graduate of Bogalusa High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She received a Masters of Education from LSU.  She was a long time educator beginning her […]

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Hometown Artist from Central

In 2017, Kathryn Mancuso’s friend asked her to paint a party cup for her and it unlocked a desire to paint and create again that she hadn’t felt since she was a little girl. Ever since, she hasn’t been able to put the paint brushes down! She has built her small business up to where […]

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Central High’s First Homecoming Queen And First Yearbook Editor Laid to Rest

 Dorothy “June” Eisworth Theriot passed away at her home on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born in Baker to George Sr. and Minette Eisworth and was the oldest of four siblings. She resided in Central all her life.  June had poise, beauty, a heart of gold and was always […]

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