Central City News

As Mayor, I look forward to another year of economic growth in Central.  Sales tax revenues have increased, compared to the first half of the last fiscal year, and we look for this trend to continue with the growth of new commercial developments.  We had ten new commercial building permits in 2011 and 136 new […]

The Central Community School System continues to maintain a focus on financial stability. The general funds budget from all sources totals about $38 million with $23 million from the state. Locally, revenues have been increasing at a slow but progressive rate. General Fund property tax revenues are increasing at a rate of 4 percent a […]

Lancaster House • Stacey Lancaster Stacey Lancaster of Lancaster House, which markets more than 3,000 products through 200 retailers and a wholesale showroom in Central, has been approved by Bed, Bath & Beyond to sell a new line of her kitchen accessories. Lancaster House will offer a new line of candles this fall and hopes […]

Central School Board • President Jim Gardner The Central Community School System is one of the largest “businesses” in the City of Central with 410 employees, providing a $17.5 million annual payroll.  We have five facilities and 4,000 students.  By the next school year, this system will have a new School Complex worth $30 million.  Our […]

David’s Tiger Express opened in 1998 and today Central is still the same community.  Central has grown but remains unique and the best kept secret for living and raising a family. Business ventures certainly enjoy entertaining that type of clientèle. Many businesses have come to the area, and the community has offered room for expansion […]

While conditions locally are better than in most areas of the country, the effects of a weak national economy are being felt locally.  Businesses are very careful with hiring, expansion, and product decisions with uncertainty in the national political climate. The Bank of Zachary is very optimistic about the future of the City of Central […]

Central Drug Store is in the midst of a tremendous period of growth.  In the past month, we had the biggest month, biggest week, and biggest day in the history of the drug store. This comes at a time of increased competition. I am so grateful for the tremendous friendship and support that we have […]

CENTRAL — Dow Louisiana Federal Credit Union (DLFCU) hosted a Grand Opening celebration at their newest location in Central on Thursday, Jan. 19. The after-hours celebration was kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the Central Chamber of Commerce. One of the highlights of the event was an appearance by Randall (Blue) Gay, the […]

[Central City News editor Woody Jenkins’ notes from speech by Central head football coach Sid Edwards at first team meeting after his appointment.] Since Mr. Wales has just introduced me as your new head football coach, I believe that my duties begin right now. First of all, I want you to know that it doesn’t […]

Edwards-Dotson Combined to Win Four Consecutive 5A District Titles CENTRAL — After five years on the Central High School coaching staff, including the past two years as head coach, Doug Dotson resigned last week and accepted a position as head coach at Erath High School just south of Lafayette. Between Dotson and Coach Sid Edwards, the Wildcats won […]