City of Central

📢 Support Our 5th Graders in Giving Back! 📢 Starting this week until March 14th, the 5th grade students at Central Private are collecting diapers (any size) and baby wipes as part of their community outreach. These essential items will be donated to For the One, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster families and children in need. 💙 Will you help them make a difference? 💙 CP students, bring your donations to Mrs. Willis' classroom. We ask that donations from our community members be dropped off at City Hall, 13421 Hooper Road, Suite 8 (bright red door!), and we'll make sure they make it to CP! Let’s come together as a community to support this wonderful cause! Thank you for your kindness and generosity! 🙌 #acommunitythatcares #SupportFosterFamilies #ForTheOne #CommunityStrong ▶️If any businesses are interested in also collecting diapers and wipes for this cause, please email Jenn.Kimble@central-la.gov for more information.

🚨🚨 EVENT ALERT!! 🚨🚨 It’s DAY 2 of the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive and we’re off to a good start! Today, the LifeShare bus will be located at the East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office Headquarters. Come out, show support and help save lives! 💛⭐️💚

Mayor Evans is pleased to announce that the pre-construction meeting for the Sullivan Road project was held yesterday at the DOTD district headquarters. The long-awaited project has a schedule of 250 working days, excluding weekends and holidays. The preliminary completion date is set for March 2026. The Mayor emphasized the citizens' frustration with this project to the new contractor and looks forward to working closely with them to keep everyone informed of the progress, as well as any potential delays. You will see survey crews and equipment arriving over the next few weeks. The city is negotiating with the contractor to use city-owned property on the west side of Sullivan Road as the laydown area and construction office. If you have any questions, you can contact the Mayor at 225-413-6473.

🌟 Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! 🌟 Today, let’s spread a little joy and make the world a brighter place with simple, thoughtful gestures. Whether it’s paying for someone’s coffee, leaving a kind note for a stranger, or helping a neighbor with their groceries, every act of kindness counts! 💕 Remember, kindness is contagious—let’s inspire others to pay it forward! What will you do today to make someone smile? 😊✨ #RandomActsofKindnessDay #SpreadKindness #acommunitythatcares

Vietnam Memorial Wall Coming to Central, LA! March 20-23, 2025 | The Wall That Heals 🇺🇸 To learn about educational opportunities, to sponsor the event, or volunteer, please visit www.thewallthathealsbr.org for more details. #thewallthatheals #LTCBR2025

The GEAUX 7 Chapter of Blue Star Moms is dedicated to sending care packages to our brave service members stationed overseas. These packages are a small but meaningful way to remind them they are appreciated, supported, and never forgotten. 🇺🇸✨ They've made it easy to help! Their Amazon Wish List is stocked with items our troops need and love. With just a few clicks, you can send a donation directly to them! 🛒🎁 🔗 www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27E0PHA3JFZE0?ref_=wl_share If you’d like to donate items personally or organize a collection drive, please reach out to the Blue Star Moms—every contribution makes a difference! 💌 Thank you for supporting the mission and helping Chapter 7 show love to those who sacrifice so much for our country. Let’s keep the care packages coming! 💙🇺🇸 #GEAUX7BlueStarMoms #SupportOurTroops #CarePackagesForSoldiers #MilitaryAppreciation #SendLove

Sullivan Road is now OPEN.

Sullivan Road is currently closed between Hooper and Wax.

Happy Valentine's Day from the City of Central! Today is all about L-O-V-E! Let's celebrate love that reflects the heart of Jesus-unconditional and compassionate. #ValentinesDay2025 #LoveLikeJesus

Mayor Evans was thrilled to welcome the Western Welding Academy to Central High School today. With a background in HVAC and construction, the Mayor is a strong advocate for the trades. Central High, particularly its welding program, prepares students to become career-ready welders who can enter the workforce immediately upon graduation. We extend our gratitude to the school system for offering a curriculum with multiple paths to success, and we appreciate the Western Welding Academy for highlighting our program as part of their Blue Collar tour.

The Wall That Heals Life Tabernacle Church 9323 Hooper Road Central, LA 70818 March 20-23, 2025 The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Like the original Memorial, The Wall That Heals is erected in a chevron-shape and visitors can do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall. The replica is constructed of Avonite, a synthetic granite, and its 140 numbered panels are supported by an aluminum frame. Machine engraving of the more than 58,000 names along with modern LED lighting provide readability of The Wall day and night. As on The Wall, the names on The Wall That Heals are listed by day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names start on the East Wall (right-hand side) working their way out to the end of that wing, picking up again at the far end of the West Wall (left-hand side) and working their way back in to the center/apex, joining the beginning and end of the conflict at the center.

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Hooper Road is now open!

Please avoid Hooper Road between Joor Road and Sullivan Road due to major wreck. The roadway will be shut down for several hours due to traffic investigation being conducted by Central Police Department, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Fatality team and Crime Scene Division.

Mayor Evans and Chief Corcoran participated in the Cub Scout Pack 125 Pinewood Derby this morning. They love taking part in activities that support the community and our future leaders.

The 30th season of The Wall That Heals will begin on March 6, 2025, in Sebring, Florida and visit 31 communities during the year. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is their 3rd stop on the nationwide tour! We are thrilled to bring it to the City of Central At 9323 Hooper Road, Life Tabernacle Church is the Honorable Host & Sponsor! Thank you to each volunteer for making this possible! Open 24 Hours a day March 20-23, 2025. Visit the website to contribute, donate or volunteer! TheWallThatHealsBR.org God Bless our Veterans!🇺🇸

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE WALL THAT HEALS The Wall That Heals will be visiting Life Tabernacle Church in Central, Louisiana, from Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23, 2025. This traveling exhibition is a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and honors the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Event Details: - Location: Revolution Square at Life Tabernacle Church 9323 Hooper Road, Central, LA 70818 - Dates: Thursday, March 20 - Sunday, March 23, 2025 Please add your name to the signup page and specify in what capacity you would like to donate your time. Also specify what time and day you are available. There are 4 hour shifts available in each area. You may sign up for two consecutive 4 hour shifts if you would like to do so. You will be contacted. VOLUNTEER TRAINING: - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - will be on Wednesday, March 19th at 6 p.m. VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTIONS: Assist Visitors at The Wall: Greet and assist visitors with finding names, viewing photos, name rubbings. Listen and provide support when needed. •Mobile Education Center Volunteer: Talk about artifacts, In Memory Honorees and Hometown Heroes. •Visitor Tent: Seated Position: in finding names on website or name directory. Monitor trifold inventory. Answer Visitor questions to best of ability. •Direct Visitors (Floater): Greet and assist visitors with information. Direct to The Wall, Trailer, Visitor Tent. Assist if they need help with mobility. Fill in other positions as needed. Click on the link to sign up. Thank you. https://www.thewallthathealsbr.org/volunteer.html #thewallthatheals #LTCBR2025

Join us on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM for our annual clean-up day! Its a ton of fun and we appreciate all the volunteers!