Central City News

CENTRAL — An as yet unseen plan to create a City Center Overlay District is creating controversy. Last month, the Central Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the rezoning of the northeast corner of Hooper and Sullivan roads.  The rezoning, which was proposed by developer Brandon Dodson and Jonathan Starns, would have changed the […]

Principals from Top Elementary In State Take Helm at CMS by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — Central Middle School, now located at the new $45 million Central School Complex, is a school undergoing change on many fronts.  In some respects, it is an entirely new school.  With the retirement of the long-time principal and the move to all-new […]

Both United States, East Baton Rouge Are at Crossroads, Need Leadership by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — Nov. 6 can’t come soon enough for me.  I’m ready to vote now.  There’s only been one election when I’ve felt like this before.  That was in 1980 when President Carter was running for reelection, and the nation united behind Ronald […]

Council Reluctant To Grant Rezoning Until It Sees Plan by Woody Jenkins, editor CENTRAL — The City of Central could receive a proposed plan to create a City Center Overlay District by January 2013, according to David Barrow, executive assistant to Mayor Mac Watts.  Barrow said the plan, which is costing $350,000 in Block Grant funds, would […]

CENTRAL — Central High School will hold a Talent Show Thursday at 7 p.m. Homecoming festivities begin Friday with a Pep Rally at 12:30 p.m. Central High hosts Scotlandville at 7 p.m. with  Homecoming ceremonies planned for half-time and the Homecoming Dance Saturday at 8 p.m.  Meanwhile, Central will host many Fall Festivals starting Saturday. […]

CENTRAL — Among the numerous candidates and propositions on the Nov. 6 election ballot will be a proposal to allow voters to limit the terms of members of the Central Community School Board to three consecutive four-year terms. The proposal will be on the ballot as the result of the passage of a state law […]

BATON ROUGE — Early voting for the Nov. 6 election began Tuesday.  In the first two days, more than 6,000 voters went to the polls in East Baton Rouge Parish.  Early voting will continue 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the following locations in Baton Rouge: • 222 St. Louis St., […]

Until Now, Only Zachary Earned ‘A’ Rating from Education Dept. by Woody Jenkins, editor BATON ROUGE — The Central Community School System has received a coveted “A” rating from the Louisiana Department of Education, as a result of School and District Performance Scores released Tuesday.  Until now, only the Zachary Community School System had received an “A” rating […]

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the Capital City: Thursday, October 18 • Central High Hall of Fame Ronnie Devall will be inducted into the Central High School Hall of Fame at half-time of the game against Denham Springs.  Game time is 7 p.m.  There will be a reception in the cafeteria […]

Friday, October 19 • Berean Ministries Harvest Party • 6 p.m. Berean Ministries, 6565 Morgan Road, invites everyone to our annual Harvest Party.  Come out and enjoy a petting zoo, hay rides, children’s games, and candy.  No costumes please!  For information, call 261-1994. Saturday, October 20 • Pumpkin Patch Car Show • 10 a.m. to […]