Central City News

Year after year, when small businesses are honored in Central, the Business of the Year is usually Central Drug Store, which has found a way to complete with the drug chains and big box schools, despite all odds. Owner Claud Derbes and his staff make it all look easy.  There are always lots of pharmacists […]

Dr. Josh Parker of Parker Orthodontics was born and raised in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Central Private High School and received his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from LSU. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the LSU School of Dentistry. While in school, Dr. Parker was a member of several honor […]

Dr. Daniellé White has joined the staff at Crossroads Animal Hospital, led by Dr. Tony LoBue, local veterinarian and former Central City Councilman. Dr. White graduated from Biloxi High School in Biloxi, MS, in 2003. She attended Mississippi State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology in 2008. After completing her undergraduate […]

A packed house at Annual Patriots’ Day at the Rural Life Museum heard guest speaker Bill Federer review the history of Islam and its aggression against the West, spanning the past 1,500 years. Using a comprehensive slideshow and many sources from Islam, Federer showed the Muslim conquest of the Middle East, North Africa, and much […]

Fresh from a sweeping victory on Super Tuesday, Republican front-runner Donald Trump is carrying his campaign for President to Louisiana Saturday during its Presidential Primary. His top challengers are Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Ted Cruz of Texas. The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. At stake will be 45 delegates to the Republican National Convention in […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has endorsed Attorney General Buddy Caldwell for reelection in the Oct. 24 open primary.  EBR Republican chairman Woody Jenkins said Caldwell is well qualified by his experience of 29 years as a District Attorney, eight years as Attorney General, and thousands of criminal cases to continue to serve […]

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has made its endorsements in the race for Governor and Attorney General.  In the race for Governor, the local party endorsed Sen. David Vitter and Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle. For Attorney General, the party endorsed incumbent Attorney General Buddy Caldwell. The endorsement for Governor took on […]

Most major cities in Louisiana suffer from poor public schools, high crime rates, and a constant budget crunch.  But Central has good public schools, low crime, and money in the bank.  So public officials in Central are focusing on the area’s No. 1 problem — unsafe, inadequate roads. Central Mayor Jr. Shelton, members of the […]

Istrouma High grads led by Central City Councilman Wayne Messina are trying to raise $3,500 to help save the statue of Istrouma’s mascot, the legendary Nawaganti. The Class of 1964 presented the statue to the school 50 years ago, and it held a place of honor in the lobby at the school’s entrance for all […]

Here are stories from the files of the Central City News and The Leader over the past 10 years.  To do your own research, go to www.CentralCityNews.net.  Access to the private files of the newspaper is free and provided as a public service by Central City News. 10 Years Ago Central Rallies for Incorporation (Feb. […]