Central City News

CENTRAL — Fidelity Bank of Baton Rouge has promoted Lorri Smith to the position of customer service representative for the Central branch location, 14545 Wax Road. Lorri spent the past 21 years in the banking industry and for the past five years she has served the Central community at Fidelity Bank as head teller.  Before […]

PHOTO: SLEEPING BEAUTY — Tri Parish Ballet will present Sleeping Beauty at local libraries July 16 through 26.  Performances will be Monday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Pride and 2:30 p.m. at Zachary; Wednesday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Central; Thursday, July 19 at 10 a.m. at Greenwell Springs; Friday, July 20 at […]

Supreme Court Candidates Oppose Decision By Chief Justice Roberts in Obamacare Case by Rae Anne Firmin BATON ROUGE — Three state Appeal Court judges who are seeking a seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court found themselves in agreement Tuesday about U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ decision upholding Obamacare. All three told the monthly […]

by Kenny Kepper CENTRAL — Why do we encourage exercise, eating healthier, and being physically fit?  We live in a culture where everything is done for us. We are the “Microwave Generation,” we want it immediately and handed to us.  If we were to visit other countries, we would see the people walk more instead […]

ZACHARY — Dr. Joseph P. Nesheiwat, rheumatologist, has opened Zachary Rheumatology located at 6110 Main Street.  He is board certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine, and treats all rheumatic diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout.  He also has a special interest in severe osteoporosis and psoriasis related arthritis. Dr. Nesheiwat graduated magna cum […]

BATON ROUGE — Cardiologists at Cardiovascular Institute of the South are now utilizing new stand-alone monitors in the catheterization laboratories at Baton Rouge General to more easily perform cardiac catheterization procedures through the left wrist. Growing literature shows that performing this procedure through the left wrist instead of the right wrist results in a greater […]

by Roxanne Atkinson CENTRAL — From Senior citizens to children, it is fun to be fit at any age!  “It’s never too late (or too early) to look and feel great!”  has been the working motto of Aerobics by Roxanne for nearly 30 years now. Children are working out with their parents and parents are […]

ZACHARY — Lane Regional Medical Center welcomes Dr. Stephen T. Jones, Family Practice and Sports Medicine, who has opened Lane Family Practice and Sports Medicine located at 19900 Old Scenic Highway in Zachary. Dr. Jones is a board certified physician who has spent a great deal of his career invested in family medicine and the […]

Health & Fitness Guide Update information at centralcitynews@hotmail.com   Acupuncture Ashley Johnson, Licensed Acupuncturist Bon Point Acupuncture and Herbs 4710 McHugh Rd., 658-6624   After Hour Clinics Central STAT Care, 11055 Shoe Creek, 261-4493 Lake After Hours, 8751 Sullivan, 262-8377   Ambulance Acadian Ambulance Service, 1-500-259-1111 East Baton Rouge EMS  911   Chiropractors Central Chiropractic Clinic Butler, Damon Dr., 8755 […]

by Jolice Provost CENTRAL — Did you know technology now allows the hearing-impaired, even those who are literally “speechless,” to speak to anyone on the telephone? And, even better, did you know they can speak in a firm, clear voice that is so authentic-sounding that you might not realize they are speaking with the aid […]