Central City News

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 Couple Owns Largest Commercial Flooring Firm in South Louisiana [Editor’s Note: In Central, Jim Lloyd is best known as a member of the Central Community School Board and chairman of the board’s Facilities Planning Committee, which is responsible for construction of the new Central School Complex.  But he and his wife Gail are also very successful in business. […]

GREENWELL SPRINGS ROAD — Everyday, tens of thousands of cars rush up and down Greenwell Springs Road.  At this time of the year, many are on their way to shop for Christmas gifts at the big malls or chain stores. Ironically, they are hurriedly passing by one of the best places to shop in the […]

CENTRAL — The Pick 12 Football Contest has begun at Oak Point Fresh Market.  Win a $50 gift certificate and a chance at a Giant 55″ Color HDTV to watch the SuperBowl. 1) Grab a copy of the Central City News and clip out the Contest Entry Form in the Oak Point Fresh Market ad […]

Market Analysis by Realtor Jr. Shelton CENTRAL — As a Realtor, the most common question asked of me is, “How’s the market?” And the answer is simple: It is really pretty good! For Central, the real estate market is good and only going to get better over the next few years. Nationally, there are some […]