Central City News

CENTRAL — The Marino family is back in the florist business in Central. Trey and Aimee Marino have purchased Central Florist, corner Hooper and Sullivan roads, from Marty and Melissa Guilbeau. The new business will be called Trey Marino’s Central Florist & Gifts. For Trey Marino, it is a return to the florist business.  His […]

CENTRAL — Three new residential developments and one commercial development underway in the City of Central were officially unveiled to the public on Saturday, March 26.  All of the projects were created by Central developer Jeff Couvillion.  The ribbon-cutting presentations included legendary coach Skip Bertman, free refreshments, door prizes, and tethered hot air balloon rides.  […]

CENTRAL — The new Central Buffet opened its doors for business on Sunday in The Quarters at the intersection of Sullivan and Wax roads. The restaurant offers a wide variety on the buffet and hibachi cooking. The buffet will open daily at 10:30 a.m.   It will close at 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and […]

By Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — There are at least four reasons to re-direct your spending to retailers located in the City of Central: • Develop Central’s Retail Sector. The only way more businesses will locate here is if the retailers we already have are successful and making money. If Central develops a reputation as a profitable […]

By Woody Jenkins. CENTRAL — Drs. Kyle and Herschel Dean have formally opened North Point Family Health Clinic, a 13,800-square-foot multi-specialty health clinic located at 18901 Greenwell Springs Road near Magnolia Bridge. The project, which is estimated to cost $2 million based on square footage, is now the largest medical facility in Central.  Dr. Herschel […]

BATON ROUGE — La Fonda Restaurant and Lounge of Baton Rouge, the oldest Mexican restaurant in the greater Baton Rouge area, is celebrating its 50th anniversary today, Saturday, April 2.  Last night, a packed house enjoyed the festivities. Recommendation: For simplicity, quality, and price, try The Peon.  Very good. During the celebration, it will offer […]

CENTRAL — On Jan. 13, 2011, the Central City News published the Central Health & Fitness Guide, which lists health care facilities and professionals and fitness centers serving the people of Central. To update information, notify centralcitynews@hotmail.com   ACUPUNCTURE   Ashley Johnson Licensed Acupuncturist Lane Regional Medical Ctr. Bon Point Acupuncture and Herbs 4710 McHugh Rd., […]

Lydia Reynerson (center) and family of Reynerson’s Gunsmiths. The Central City News’ Guide to Products and Services for Women. On Jan. 27, 2011, the Central City News published its Everything for Women Guide.  To update listings, email centralcitynews@hotmail.com.   ACUPUNCTURE   Ashley Johnson Licensed Acupuncturist Lane Regional Medical Ctr. Bon Point Acupuncture and Herbs 4710 McHugh […]

CENTRAL  — For Central’s 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year, Stacey Lancaster, business trips to China have become a routine affair.  In her 10 years in the home interior business, Stacey has designed more than 2,000 products.  She contracts with factories around the world to manufacture the products she designs and ship them back to the […]

CENTRAL — Blackie Bell, owner of Blackie’s Place, a neighborhood bar located at 10010 Sullivan Road, was presented Central’s Servant Leadership Award during Central Business Award ceremonies at Elegant Memories. The award was presented by Candi Lee, business manager of the Central City News. Her presentation below shows that things are not always the way […]