Central City News

Three Baton Rouge area state legislators discussed their plans for the upcoming Special Session before members of the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge Parish, who gathered at Café Américain, Gov. John Bel Edwards has called for the Louisiana Legislature to convene from Feb. 13 to 22 at the Capitol to consider ways to […]

Conservative grassroots leaders are planning a series of massive pro-President Donald Trump rallies nationwide, according to Breitbart News. On Feb. 27 and March 4, the rallies—dubbed the Spirit of America Rallies—will spring up nationwide in cities and towns across America. “These rallies are inclusive, non-partisan, and open to anyone supporting President Trump in his efforts […]

Central Mayor Jr. Shelton has been working closely with Central residents trying to get insurance, FEMA, SBA, and other funds to help them rebuild in the aftermath of the August flood. But now he is focused on securing additional federal funds that could supplement those dollars. Congress has appropriated roughly $450 million in aid and […]

Frustrated by the snail’s pace of construction on the Comite Diversion Canal, Rep. Valarie Hodges (R-Central) organized the Comite Diversion Canal Task Force to find out why it has taken so long and what can be done to complete it.  The task force met at the State Capitol and heard from citizens who feel the […]

Sometime around Easter, Bethany Church in Baker will unveil its sanctuary and other buildings, which have been completely rebuilt since the flood last August, but there will be some surprises that will affect the future of the church and the school, and transform how facilities are used. Senior pastor Jonathan Stockstill, administrator Jared Stockstill, and […]

Dr. Victor Rodriguez of Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary has been on a long-term mission to help those suffering from chronic pain without becoming addicted to harmful drugs that can destroy lives. Now a major technological breakthrough is allowing Dr. Rodriguez and his team to relieve pain with the minimum use of drugs. The […]

Central Physical Ther-apy opened its new 6,500 square foot state-of-the-art facility at 13111 Hooper Road last year — just before the historic flood hit Central.  Fortunately, the facility received no damage, and patient services quickly returned to normal. The clinic founded by Helen Balzli and Tom Coplin bustles with activity as young and old alike […]

Being in business for themselves has been a lifelong dream for Central residents Shawn and Tracy Parker, who last March opened The Spectacle, Central’s only optical boutique, at 14790 Wax Road, Suite 107, next door to Sammy’s. Tracy, a native of Zachary, was working at an optical store outside Central, and Shawn, a native of […]

Year after year, when small businesses are honored in Central, the Business of the Year is usually Central Drug Store, which has found a way to complete with the drug chains and big box schools, despite all odds. Owner Claud Derbes and his staff make it all look easy.  There are always lots of pharmacists […]

For a few minutes on Monday, Dec. 19, eight Louisianians were among the most powerful people in the world, because they had the absolute power to elect the next President of the United States.  Under the U. S. Constitution, the voters choose electors, and the electors choose the President. During ceremonies in the Senate chamber […]