City of Central

Central Fire Department’s February Incident Report •Also available on the fire department’s website under calls. www.centralfd.org Check it out!

Everyone is invited and welcome!

Happy Mardi Gras! Wishing you all a fun and safe holiday! We will return to the office on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

P & Z Agenda: https://5il.co/36x3o BOA – No cases/No meeting Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/yiaK4MATZ0s?si=VdiW00mby14YbrvZ

📦💙 Support Our Troops with a Care Package! 💙📦 Geaux Seven Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America are collecting items for care packages that they send monthly to military members stationed overseas. These packages are a reminder that they are loved and supported from home. ✅ It’s easy to help! Visit their Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27E0PHA3JFZE0?ref_=wl_share Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Share this post and help us spread the word! #GEAUX7BlueStarMoms #CarePackagesForSoldiers #SupportOurTroops #MilitaryAppreciation

Hooper Road is NOW OPEN!

Please drive cautiously and pay attention.

PLEASE AVOID THE AREA! Hooper Road is currently closed between Amber Lakes and Bridlewood due to electrical fire.

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🌼 Join Us for Keeping Central Beautiful on April 12, 2025! 🌼 We're excited to announce our 3rd annual community cleanup event, Keeping Central Beautiful, taking place on April 12, 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community, roll up your sleeves, and make a positive impact on our environment. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to community service, we welcome everyone to join our team. Help us clean up parks, beautify public spaces, and promote sustainability in our area. Together, we can make Central a cleaner, greener place for everyone to enjoy! 🗓 Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 🕘 Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: City Hall 13421 Hooper Road Ste. 8 (same shopping center as Southern Charm) Bring your friends, family, and a willingness to make a difference. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite gardening gloves and tools! Sign up today at www.keeplouisianabeautiful.com and be a part of something great! Let’s keep Central beautiful together! 🌍💚 For more information or assistance, contact us at 225-261-5988 or Jenn.Kimble@central-la.gov #LoveTheBoot #KeepLouisianaBeautiful #KeepingCentralBeautiful #acommunitythatcares

Huge thanks to McKinney Crawfish Co. for providing the Mayor's office with an amazing lunch today! The boiled crawfish were absolutely perfect—flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection. We are so grateful for their generosity and to have such a great local spot serving up the best of Louisiana! You truly made our day! 🍤🔥 #CrawfishPerfection #Grateful #LouisianaFlavors #ShopLocal #CrawfishSeason

🏍️ Join the Escort for the Wall That Heals – March 18th! Calling all motorcyclists! On March 18th, we are coming together to honor our veterans with the Wall That Heals — a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. We invite YOU to join the escort and help bring this important tribute to our heroes. 🗓️ Date: March 18th 🚴‍♂️ Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Meeting Point/Start Location: Parking Lot behind Race Trac Convenient Store 1683 O'Neal Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70816 The ride will be an unforgettable show of respect and gratitude for the brave men and women who have served our country. Let's make sure they know they're welcomed home with pride! 🌟 How can you help? 🌟 Motorcyclists and Motorcycle Groups: Be part of the escort! We need riders to line up and honor our veterans. CONTACT SGT. JOEY NATIONS, RIDE CAPTAIN, AT JOEYLNATIONS@YAHOO.COM OR CALL 225-281-0636 TO SIGN UP. Community: If you're not riding, you can still show your support! Line the streets along the route with American flags, wave, and cheer. Let’s fill the air with red, white, and blue to give our veterans the welcome they deserve. #WallThatHeals #VeteranSupport #AmericanHeroes #RedWhiteAndBlue #MotorcycleEscort #WelcomeHome #ACommunityThatCares

Arriving in Central on March 18, 2025. The 3/4 size Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall That Heals has all 58,281 names and photos of each service member who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. The 18 wheeler converts to a Mobile Education Center. Be a part of history in Central. TheWallThatHealsBR.org

UPDATE: The phone has been returned to its owner. The phone might belong to a older child/teen.

Raising Cane’s in Central is partnering with Central Private TONIGHT, from 4 PM to 9 PM! When you mention Central Private at checkout, 15% of sales will be donated to our school! You already know Rowdy the Redhawk loves Raising Cane’s—and he always goes for no slaw, extra toast! Don’t let him eat alone. Grab your crew, enjoy some chicken, and support CP!

🥶A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for the whole area for tonight and tomorrow morning. Make sure you protect the 4 P's tonight, especially if you're north of the I-12 corridor!

The 30th season of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, The Wall That Heals will begin on March 6, 2025, in Sebring, Florida and visit 31 communities during the year. Central, Louisiana is their 3rd stop on the nationwide tour! Visit the Facebook Event page, https://facebook.com/events/s/the-wall-that-heals-vietnam-ve/1392725032108918/ We are thrilled to bring it to the City of Central at 9323 Hooper Road. Life Tabernacle Church is the Honorable Host. Thank you to each volunteer for making this possible! Open 24 Hours a day March 20-23, 2025. Please visit the website to Volunteer and/or Sponsor. 🔗https://www.vvmf.org/The-Wall-That-Heals/ VVMF/TWTH Contact: Pastor Tony Spell Host 225-485-7833 tony_spell@yahoo.com

📢 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! 💛⭐️💚