Join the City of Central Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 4 at 11 am on Joor Rd between Hooper Rd and Lovett Rd. Then, from 3-6pm, Shop the Square with over 60 local vendors and live music in the shopping center parking lot at Hooper & Sullivan. Stay around at 7pm for the lighting of the Christmas Corner.

CENTRAL, LA - Monthly sales tax collections within Central for the month of September 2021 amounted to $612,236.56. This represents a 3.15% decrease compared to September 2020 and marks the first month in nineteen months to see a sales tax decrease compared year-to-year. Motor vehicles sales taxes on vehicle purchases for the month of September 2021 were $144,755.45. This represents a 6.14% increase compared to September 2020. A complete sales tax report can be found at

The City of Central is working with a consultant on Broadband/Internet availability in Central. Please take a moment to complete the attached survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Q3XTP8

It's time for the 2nd Annual City of Central Christmas Decorations Contest. Decorate your home, business, or street and submit an entry. Details below.

Debris pickup notice: On Tuesday, November 2, debris removal crews will begin making a final pass down each street again to pick up debris placed out after the first pass or debris not picked up on the first pass. Crews worked this past weekend and Monday finishing up the first pass. If you have tree debris from the hurricane, make sure it is by the street by Monday, Nov 1. Once crews clear a street, that street will be considered completed and property owners will be respons