Readers’ Choice 2023
Best Food & Beverage
All-Around Food
Yoyo’s bar and grill
Kurt & Judy’s Golden Pear, LLC
Swamp Monster
Coachs Poboy
Asian Food
Dragon Palace Restaurant
Yamato Steak House
China Star
Barbecue
Nothing But the Smoke
One Smokin Fella BBQ
Coachs Poboy
Breakfast
Yoyo’s Mexican Restaurant
Sugar Shack
Honey’s Grill
Catfish
Lambert’s Seafood Express
Warner’s Fish House
Bino’s
Crossroads Seafood & Grill
Chicken Wings
Planet Wingz
Yoyo’s bar and grill
Red Zone
Chili Bun
Zesto Drive-In
Glynn’s
Coachs Poboy
Crawfish
Mill Town BBQ “The Smoking Bull”
Bourne’s Seafood Buffet
Duke’s Seafood
Crossroads Seafood & Grill
Cup of Coffee
First Cup Coffee
Small Town Coffee & Tea
Brewing Beans Coffee
Daiquiri
Coconutz Daiquiri
1231 Daiquiris
The Pumping Station
Desserts
Swamp Monster
Kurt & Judy’s Golden Pear, LLC
Uncle’s
First Cup
Fast Food Restaurant
Zestos
Sonic Drive-In
Coachs Poboy
French Fries
Swamp Monster
Bino’s
Coachs Poboy
Fried Chicken
Brook’s General Store
Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill
Food Depot
Zesto
Gumbo
Bino’s
Swamp Monster Restaurant
Coachs Poboy
Hamburgers
Yoyo’s bar and grill
Swamp Monster
Coachs Poboy
Ice Cream
Zesto Drive-In
Pine Malt Stand
Glynn’s drive in
Iced Tea
Sonic Drive-In
Kurt & Judy’s Golden Pear, LLC
Bino’s
Coachs Poboy
Liquor Store
The Pumping Station
Ole JK
Lunch Buffet
Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill
Uncle’s Pizza and Marketplace
Ramie’s
Margarita
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
Yoyo’s Bar & Grill
Don Juan’s
Mexican Restaurant
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
Don Juan Mexican Restaurant LLC
Yoyo’s Bar & Grill
Milkshake
Pine Malt Stand
Zesto Drive-In
Glynn’s Drive-In of Bogalusa
Pizza
Uncle’s Pizza and Marketplace
Pizza Pete’s
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant
Po-Boy
Coachs Poboy
Glynn’s Drive-In of Bogalusa
Bino’s
Red Beans and Rice
Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill
Brook’s General Store
Coachs Poboy
Restaurant Service
Kurt & Judy’s Golden Pear, LLC
Bino’s
Coachs Poboy
Salad
Kurt & Judy’s Golden Pear, LLC
Uncle’s Pizza and Marketplace
Coachs Poboy
Salad Bar
Uncle’s Pizza
Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill
Sandwich
Kurt & Judy’s Golden Pear, LLC
Honey’s Grill
Coachs Poboy
Glynn’s Drive-In
Sausage
Double D Meat Inc
Juneau’s Cajun Meats
C & C Smokehouse
Seafood
Bino’s
Crossroads Seafood & Grill
Bourne’s Seafood Buffet
Smoothie/Nutritional Drink
GIGI’S Nutrition
BackWoods Nutrition
Revive Nutrition
Snowball
Sunshine Snowballs
Choctaw Snowballs
Toddler Express party rentals
Specialty Meats
Juneau’s Cajun Meats
Double D Meat Inc
Steak
Pine Malt Stand
Yoyo’s bar and grill
Bourne’s Seafood Buffet
Sunday Lunch
Redzone
Bourne’s Seafood Buffet
Crossroads Seafood & Grill
Ramie’s
Sushi
Dragon Palace Restaurant
Yamato Steak House
Akita
Best People: Healthcare
Cardiologist (List Facility)
Dr.Farhad Aduli Louisiana Heart and Vascular
Dr. Colon (OLOA)
Dr. Carr
Dentist
Dr. Charles Mehle
Dr. Mitou Lemaire Scott
Ann-Marie Christen, DDS La Dental – Bogalusa, La
Doctor (List Facility)
Dr. Cori Sumrall (OLAH)
Dr. Steven Ogden (OLOA)
Dr Eric Payne-Southern Internal Medicine Clinic
Dr Garland Anderson (OLAH)
EMT (List Company)
Billy Rawls. North shore
Trevor Thompson- Northshore
Jason Noah ( Northshore EMS)
Eye Doctor (List Office)
Dr. Bonnie Keaton
Eye Save Optical
Dr. James David, MD Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana
General Practitioner (List Facility)
Dr. Steven Ogden OLOA
Dr. Cori Sumrall (OLAH)
Dr Eric Payne- Southern Internal Medicine Clinic
Dr. Garland Anderson (OLOA)
Hygenist (List Office)
Baylee Brennan (Dr. Mehle’s)
Alicia Degen (Louisiana Dental Center)
Mckenzie Thomas (Dr Lemaire)
Massage Therapist (List Office)
Jannell Schilling
Violet Tate
Nurse (Facility)
Taylor Cotton, Our Lady of Angels
Amber Haik (Southeast HH)
April Toney (OLOA)
Nurse Practitioner (List Facility)
Amy Seale @ OLOA
Kelli Robertson @ OLOA
Christina Guerino – Riverside
Occupational Therapist (List Facility)
Ashley Kennedy Ball, OT- Southeast Louisiana Home Health
John Gulcznski (Pulse Home Health)
Candace Schuler (Resthaven)
Pediatrician (List Facility)
Dr. Mangot (OLOA)
Dr. Anthony Palazzo
Christina Guerino Riverside Family Clinic
Pharmacist
Julie Sheridan (Rocky’s Med Shoppe)
Kevin Nielsen (City Drug)
Sarah Nielsen (Nielsen’s)
Pharmacy Tech
Kyle Gee (Rocky’s)
Danielle Ikerd
Caitlyn Augustine Lee
Physical Therapist
Byron Blackwell (Care Physical Therapy)
Marcus Houston (Southeast HH)
Jay Schultz (Schultz Physical Therapy)
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kristy Beckendorf Southeast Louisiana Home Health
Chrissy Varnado (Southeast HH)
Candace Carter
Rehabilitation facility
Brookside Rehabilitation Center
Bogalusa Rehabilitation Hospital
Best People: Home
A/C Serviceman
Scott’s AC and Heat LLC
Carney’s AC and Heat
S & M A/C and Heating
Appliance Repairman
Cody Barber
John Carney
Linus Magee
Dance Instructor (List Studio)
Abigail Allen at Breaking Point
Dawn Magee at Dawn’s Dance
Shaley and Heidi at Southern Sass
Electrician
Jay Pritchard
Mike Hollywood
Glenis Brooks
Hair Stylist (List Salon)
Krystal Boone Oalmann – The Calming Thyme
Brooklyn Thomas – Grace Salon
Holly Cotton H&Co
Manicurist
Haley Jacobs (H&Co)
Jannell Schilling (H&Co)
Erin Odom
Mechanic
Shane Craft (Craft Automotive)
Robert Harrison (Larry Pack’s A+ Auto Care)
Charles Henley
New Car Salesman
Preston @ Atlas Chevrolet
Johnny Mitchell @ Atlas Chevrolet
Stephen Brown @ Hood Automotive
Plumber
Ramano Plumbing
Kody Barber
AA-JS Plumbing
Real Estate Agent
Charlotte Johnson
Kim Wagner
Kelli Goings
Real Estate Attorney
Chase Anderson
Jason Mickenheim
Kuhn and Garver LLC
Used Car Salesman
Larry Pack
Johnny Mitchell Atlas
Stephen Brown @ Hood Chevrolet
Veterinarian
Dr. Emilie Seal Rouse
Bogalusa Animal Clinic
Darren Schillings
Best People: Professional Services
Attorney
Chase Anderson
William “Bill” Arata @ Arata Law
Patrick Murray (Murray Law Office)
Bank Teller
Olivia Kennedy @ Resource Bank
Cathy Mitchell @ Citizens Savings Bank
Dayshjauna Moody @ Zellco
Anna Edwards @ Hancock Whitney
Barber
Alan’s Barber Shop Bogalusa, LA
Brandon Keating
Ryan Jenkins
Boss (List Company)
Dee Dee McCullough (Northshore Charter School)
Laura Rogan Augustine (Southeast HH)
Leo Mickenheim (Citizens Savings Bank)
Curt Wamsley (Golden Pear)
Cashier (List Store)
Briley Nastasi (Rocky’s Med Shoppe)
Tara (City Drug Store)
Angie Dunn (Bournes)
CPA/Accountant
Robert Neilson
Donna Phillips
Janice Lambert
Criminal Defense Attorney (List Office)
Chase Anderson
William “Bill” Arata @ Arata Law
Patrick Murray (Murray Law Office)
Divorce Attorney
Chase Anderson
Mark James
Damian Marinello @ Arata Law
Financial Advisor
Nicholas Brennan
Tracey Sprehe
Billy Hartfield
Fireman (List Station)
Taylor Williams
Adrian Brister
Chuck Williams
Government Official
Malinda White
Jimbo Stevenson
Johnny Crain Jr
Insurance Agent (List Office)
Don Spears
Myra Nobles
Mandy Tervelon (GAR)
Chris Workman
Janitor (List Facility)
Derik Sanders@ Northshore Charter School
Myron Tullos. Thomas Elementary
Jacob peterson YMCA
Loan Officer
Laura Garic @ Zellco
Benny Burris@ Citizen’s Savings Bank
Belinda Adams @ Citizen’s Savings Bank
Paralegal (List Office)
Sheila Palmisano at Chase Anderson’s office
Sheri Valentine (Murray Law Office)
Amanda Magee @ Arata Law
Personal Injury Attorney (List Office)
William “Bill” Arata @ Arata Law
Chase Anderson
Patrick Murray
Photographer
ADL
Sharon Jan Thomas Hartzog
Moody Moon
Police Officer
Troy Tervalon
Chris Hickman
Austin St Pierre
Religious Leader
David Easterling at Pine First Baptist
Pastor Chad Jenkins
Travis Houston
Service Advisor
Mrs. Paula @ Larry Pack’s
Atlas Chevrolet
Service Writer
Paulette Crain @ Larry Pack A+ Auto Care
Atlas Chevrolet
Teacher (School)
Carly Temples @ Northshore Charter School
Katie Miller BGS
Lenora Pierce (Bogalusa High School)
Waiter/Waitress (Restaurant)
Heather Branch (Yo-Yo’s)
Dawn Parker (Bino’s)
April Hallinan (Kurt & Judy’s Golden Pear LLC)
Cathy & Susan @ Coachs Poboys
Best Service: Home & Family
A/C Company
Scotts A/C and Heat LLC
Carney’s AC and Heating
S & M A/C and Heating
Animal Grooming
Bella’s Paw Spa Pet Grooming
Allie’s Alley Grooming Spa
Doggie Den
Antique Store
Rylee’s Repeats
Esma’s Next Generation
Wagon Wheel Antiques & Flea Market
Assisted Living
Resthaven Living Center Ltd
Good Samaritans
Bedding & Linens
Shabby Chic Bogalusa Home Decor
Children’s Clothing
Little Feet Boutique
Mc Millan’s Nursery
To the Moon and Back
Church
Lees Creek Baptist Church
Monroe Street Baptist Church
First Church
Clothing/Boutique
Wild Blu Boutique
Mc Millan’s Nursery
Silverleaf Boutique
Apple’s Limited
Custom Jewelry Design
Tyler Ross Jewelers
Gayle’s Jewelers, Inc.
The Calming Thyme
Dance Studio
Dawn’s Dance Academy
Breaking Pointe Dance
Southern Sass Dance Company
Event/Festival
Washington Parish Free Fair
Bogalusa Balloon Festival
Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival
Eye Glasses Store
Eye-Save Optical Inc
Farm & Garden Supply
Crossroads Seed & Feed
Mc Millan’s Nursery
Circle T
Feed Store
Crossroads Seed & Feed
Circle T
C&S Feed and Seed, LLC
Flea Market
Esma’s Next Generation
Rylee’s Repeats
Twisted Trenkle Flea Market, Art and Upholstery
Flooring Company
Mike’s Flooring
Culpeppers Bogalusa Lumber
Shabby Chic Bogalusa Home Decor
Friendliest Service
Mc Millan’s Nursery
Wild Blu
Nielsen’s Pharmacy
Furniture Store
Carney Furniture & Appliances
Shabby Chic Bogalusa Home Decor
Garden Center
Mc Millan’s Nursery
Crossroads Seed & Feed
Circle T Farm and Garden
Gift Store
Mc Millan’s Nursery
Bless Your Heart
River Road Merchantile
Grocery Store
Food Depot
Jack Brown’s Food Store
Main St. Grocery
Gym
Bogalusa YMCA
TSC Fitness Studio
H L Brownstone
Hair Salon
H&Co By Holly Cotton
The Calming Thyme
New Generation Hair Design
Hardware Store
Barber’s Hardware & Repair
Knight’s Ace Hardware
Hillbilly Mall
Home Decor
Mc Millan’s Nursery
Shabby Chic Bogalusa Home Decor
Bless Your Heart
Home Security
ADT Security Services
Glen’s Electric Service
Hunting Supplies/Guns & Ammo
The Armory
Dark Water Firearms
Dockside Marine
Jewelry Store
Tyler Ross Jewelers
Gayle’s Jewelers, Inc.
Wild Blu Boutique
Laundromat
Wootsie’s
Milltown Mini Storage & Coin Laundry
Lawncare
Deepsouth Landworks
Williams Lawntenders
Dale Taylor
Lawnmower Sales
R & R Lawnmower Sales & Repair, LLC
McGehee Outdoor Equipment
Lawnmower Service
R & R Lawnmower Sales & Repair, LLC
McGehee Outdoor Equipment
Lumber Company
Bogalusa Lumber
Wheat’s Home & Building Center
Mattress Store
Carney Furniture & Appliances
Shabby Chic Bogalusa Home Decor
Meat Market
Jack Brown’s
Juneau’s Cajun Meats
Main Street Grocery & Market
Men’s Clothing
Wild Blu Boutique
Apple’s Limited
The Chiffarobe
Men’s Shoes
Apple’s Limited
Wild Blu Boutique
Chiffarobe
Monogram Shop
Little Feet Boutique
City Drug
Southern Stitches
Nursery
Mc Millan’s Nursery
Crossroads Seed & Feed
Pest Control
Pro Care
JA-ROY Pest Control
Control x
Plumbing Company
Romano Plumbing
Barber’s Hardware & Repair
AA-JS Plumbing
Preschool
Ben Ford Christian School
Bowling Green School
Annunciation Catholic School
Private Elementary School
Ben Ford Christian School
Bowling Green
Annunciation Catholic School
Private High School
Bowling Green
Ben Ford Christian School
Pope John Paul II Catholic High School
Produce
Food Depot Bogalusa LA
Elle’s Mini Mercantile
Vince’s Farm Fresh Produce
Public Elementary School
Northshore Charter School
Byrd Avenue Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Public High School
Pine High School
Franklinton High School
Bogalusa High School
Resale/Thrift Store
Moon and Back
Rylee’s Repeats
The Next Generation Flea Market & Antiques
Safe Company
Fane Safe Co
Shipping/Mailing
Mailbox One
USPS
Women’s Clothing
Wild Blu Boutique
Mc Millan’s Nursery
Bless Your Heart
Womens’ Shoes
Mc Millan’s Nursery
Wild-Blu Boutique
Apple’s
Best Service: Professional Services
Auto Parts Store
O’Reilly Auto Parts
AutoZone Auto Parts
NAPA Auto Parts – Boone’s Auto & Truck Parts
Automotive Repair/Service Department
Larry Pack’s A+ Auto Care
Craft Automotive & Tires
Magic City Tire & Services
Bakery
Gabby Cakes
Pretty Little Cookie Co.
The Cinnamon Tree by Rachel Stewart
Bank
Citizens Savings Bank
Resource Bank Bogalusa
Hancock Whitney Bogalusa
Beauty Supply Store
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio
The Calming Thyme
Sally Beauty
Car Rental
U- Save Car & Truck Rental
Concrete Company
Bass Concrete LLC
Jones Ready Mix, LLC
Construction Company
Noble & Associates LLC
Creel Brothers Inc
Blackstone Property Company
Convenience Store
Circle C
Brooks General Store
Gilmore’s Fresh Market
Credit Union
Zellco Federal Credit Union
Doccu Angie
Firemen’s Federal Credit Union
Deli
Food Depot Bogalusa LA
Main Street Grocery & Market
Gilmore’s Fresh Market
Florist
Busy Bee Floral Design
Floral Connection
The Rose Garden
Funeral Home
Poole Ritchie Funeral Home
Crain Funeral Home Inc
Brown-McGehee Funeral Home
Home Health/Hospice
Southeast Louisiana Home Health
Elara Caring
Pulse Home Health
Hospital
Our Lady of the Angels
Riverside Medical Center
Insurance Company
Nobles Insurance Agency LLC
Workman Insurance Group
Farm Bureau Insurance
Law Firm
Arata Law
Chase Anderson, Attorney at Law
Murray Law Office
Loan/Finance Company
Modern Finance
Magee Financial
Bogalusa Credit
Music Supply Store
Fane Safe Co
New Car Dealer
Atlas Chevrolet
Hood Chevrolet
Perry Brothers Ford
Nursing Home
Resthaven Living Center Ltd
Good Samaritan
Oil Change
Larry Pack’s A+ Auto Care
Craft Automotive & Tires
Magic City Tire and Auto
Paint and Body Shop
Mo’s Paint & Body, LLC
Sharp’s Paint & Body
Barber’s Collision & Glass
Personal Trainer
Larrilyn Hickman
Brandi Beaudette
Tabitha carrier
Pharmacy
City Drug Store
Rocky’s Med Shoppe
Nielsen’s Pharmacy
Real Estate Agency
Charlotte Johnson – Keller Williams Realty Services
Goings Group Real Estate Services, Inc
Downtown Realty
Seafood Market
Fair city seafood & produce LLC (Crain’s Fish Market)
L & T Seafood Inc
Duke’s Seafood
Tanning Salon
H&Co By Holly Cotton
H L Brownstone
Tattoo Parlor
Carney’s Extreme Ink
Inked Angels
Tire Dealer
Magic City Tire and Auto
Craft Automotive & Tires
Larry Pack’s A + Auto
Urgent Care
OLAH Urgent Care
Rapid Urgent Care – Bogalusa
Used Car Dealer
Larry Pack’s U-Save
Atlas Chevrolet
Hood Chevrolet
Veterinary Clinic
The Animal Place Veterinary Hospital
Animal Clinic of Bogalusa.
Franklinton Veterinary Clinic
Welding Supply
Seal Industrial & Welding Supply LLC