Central City News

Former Trooper Heads Criminal Division for Sid CENTRAL — With 36 years in law enforcement, Col. Lawrence McLeary has seen it all.  Now, as the No. 2 man in the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, he will have a much greater role in the fight against crime. McLeary has been appointed chief of the Criminal Division […]

CENTRAL — After hearing from a packed house last Thursday night, the Central Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously killed a proposed townhouse development at the entrance to Comite Hills subdivision.  The project by Brandon Dotson would have put 20 townhouses on 3.5 acres of land on Triple B Drive. Resident R. J. Saucier summarized the […]

Commercial Development at Village at Magnolia Square CENTRAL — Steve Rabalais unveiled his new retail and commercial development at the Village at Magnolia Square on Lovett Road last Thursday night.  The 6,300-square-foot development will be the home for five businesses: • Rabalais Homes, LLC (Steve Rabalais) • Bourg Insurance (Brennan Bourg) • Edward Jones, money […]

Easley Firm Buys Four-Star of BR, Builds 15,000 sf Fabrication Shop by Woody Jenkins CENTRAL — Trade Construction Company, 17043 Joor Rd. in Central, is undergoing a period of growth and has reached two important milestones already this year. Trade Construction president/CEO Brennan Easley announced that effective Jan. 1, Trade has purchased its largest competitor in the Baton Rouge […]

Deede Sanford, Manager, Dow Louisiana Federal Credit Union in Central DLFCU’s Central location has an exciting year ahead.  New to the community, DLFCU is a community chartered credit union, meaning anyone in the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas can bank at DLFCU.  Hours of operation are unique, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday […]

Seale Funeral Home has been in business since 1957. Seale Funeral Home of Central is owned by brothers Billy and Stacy Seale.  And their wives and children also work in the business.  In 2012 we are growing into the City of Central.  Our new location on Hooper Road should be finished by the end of […]

Chase Bank • VP Renee Loiacono The Chase branch on Sullivan Road has proudly served the Central community for more than 30 years. Not only do I have the privilege of working here, but I’ve also been a Central resident for the past eight years.  We anticipate 2012 to be a year of continued growth, […]

B&K Mortgage • Loan Officer Ritha Milton Considering the downswing in the housing industry, Central has been able to sustain the market with property values remaining fairly stable. Although we have seen some decline in value, overall we have only been affected slightly. Because  our community is focused on building a strong school system and maintaining […]

Coach Dotson Resigns Despite Banner Season CENTRAL — Central schools Athletic Director Sid Edwards will be the head football coach for the Central High Wildcats after the resignation of Coach Doug Dotson, who led Central to the State 5A Playoffs during 2010 and 2011. Edwards was presented to Central football players Monday afternoon at the high school […]

The Village at Magnolia Square • Jimmy Nunnally Having grown up in Central in the early 60’s and seeing this town mature into a city, I believe 2012 will prove to be its most progressive year ever.  “Robust and vibrant” are the words which come to mind when I think of Magnolia Square and the […]