Central City News

Declared an “essential business” because of its product line, Plant World at 10131 Greenwell Springs Rd., is doing a land office business. Founded more than 52 years ago by Gary and Mary Chapman, Plant Road is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week through May. During the flood of 2016, Plant […]

Most businesses in Central are under an emergency order from the Governor to close their doors. Other types of businesses were deemed by the Governor to be “essential” and can remain open.  Both whether they are deemed essential or not, many businesses in Central are finding unusual ways to continue to serve their customers. Dr. […]

 Dr. Tony LoBue has greatly expanded his veterinary practice with the opening a new state-of-the-art luxury pet boarding facility and day care center. Located behind Crossroads Animal Hospital, the new facility is a separate building, which provides some rather impressive services. Kennels and pet boarding facilities are notorious for their odor, but a tour of […]

Jack Hood opened Jack Hood Jewelers on Florida Boulevard nearly 40 years and developed a thriving business based not so much on selling jewelry but on designing and creating unique, world class jewelry unsurpassed in the Baton Rouge market. Nearly 90 percent of all jewelry sold in the world is manufactured in China, India, Europe, […]

 Pass-A-Dozen Tamales will hold its 3rd Annual Tasting from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at Ste G in Oak Point Plaza Wanda Pass will serve her famous Louisiana Mississippi Delta Tamales, shrimp and crab corn chowder, and seafood gumbo.  Her mother, Verdi, is known for serving broccoli hollandaise. Other featured items […]

In 2012, a handful of small business owners created the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish. It was intended to be a conservative, free enterprise voice for small business owners throughout the parish. Today, more than 300 small business owners participate in the activities of the ChamberEBR. The “new” Chamber has often found […]

The Central City News published by Community Press, LLC, once again dominated the Better Newspaper Awards competition conducted by the 110 newspapers of the Louisiana Press Association. The newspaper won 19 first-place awards in competition with community newspapers across Louisiana. Central City News editor Woody Jenkins said, “It is gratifying to be honored by our […]

Zachary Feed and Seed has a new owner — Lance Butler of Sullivan Hardware in Central. Now the store is getting an interior facelift and expansion of retail products for customers.  New owner Lance Butler took over and started eagerly greeting customers. Butler intends to continue the same philosophy he has had in the hardware […]

Years ago when Johnny Carson hosted the Tonight Show on NBC-TV, the show was promoted as “The Late Night Place to Be!” It may be quite awhile before the City of Central earns such a title but there is much more to do late night in Central now than ever in the past. Restaurants The […]

Since the Standard Oil refinery began operations in Baton Rouge in 1909, residents of the Central community have played a major role in the work of the refinery. Some Central families, such as the Langlois, Nelson, and Bauer families, have been at the refinery from the beginning! — Langlois Family — Central’s Jason Langlois, 41, […]