City of Central

❄️☃️ Calling all snowman enthusiasts! We can't have all of this snow without snowmen! Show off your creativity by building the best snowman you can. We're looking for unique designs and fun themes that stand out. 📸 Snap a picture of your frosty masterpiece and share it with us! Be sure to use the hashtag #snowtimecentral and tag @CityofCentral in your post for a chance to be featured on our website and social media! Let’s see those snowmen and spread the winter cheer! 🎉🥳 Happy building!

Garbage will not run tomorrow.

Please stay off the roads and set your thermostats accordingly. Thank you!

Avoid Central Thruway

Local Declaration of a State of Emergency

Let's celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring message of equality, justice, and peace. Let’s honor his dream by continuing to work towards a more inclusive and compassionate world. Happy MLK Day!

For those who have asked...

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Happy Sunday from the Mayor's Office! Here are some key points for you all: Our crews will be applying salt to bridges tomorrow afternoon. Our emergency operations team has been notified, and we will have a meeting with emergency personnel at 9:00 AM on Monday morning. Our primary concerns could be bridge icing and falling tree limbs, depending on the type of precipitation that falls. Please do not use outdoor heaters inside your home if we experience power outages due to downed lines. Be prepared to stay at home and possibly be unable to travel. In the event of significant icing, we have enough salt to apply multiple times. We will work with our partners to keep you informed about closures. The Central Thruway will be closed if it ices. The parish, LADOTD, and the City of Central will work to keep the Comite River bridges open, and the parish will ensure that Sherwood Forest remains accessible. Please plan any necessary travel with the understanding that your travel times may increase. Thank you for your patience, and stay safe. Our crews will be working diligently to keep roads clear of tree debris.

Mayor here: Please prepare your homes and businesses for a winter weather event. While it is still too far out to nail down exact details, the city is prepared. We have salt for all of our local bridges, which will likely be applied on Monday during the evening hours. We have three spreaders that will be treating all local bridges. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) will be applying salt to the Comite River bridges on Hooper, Joor, and Greenwell Springs Road. Please only venture out in snowy or icy conditions if you absolutely must. Remember, some people struggle to drive even when it is dry and sunny, so be patient! Our first responders are skilled drivers, and we want them to arrive safely at emergencies. For those of you with newer vehicles, this is a great opportunity to use the ice/snow setting. It might be a chance to check that off your bucket list. (❗️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐈 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮❜𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐡𝐚𝐡𝐚. ) If it does snow, snowmen can be built by rolling a small snowball on the ground until it gets bigger. The snowballs can get heavy, so keep in mind that if you want your snowman to stand up, you will need to lift the larger balls of snow on top of the base. One option is to create "lying down" snowmen. ⛄️ We encourage you to enjoy this moment with your families. I hope you have a great time; the city and our amazing public works staff are ready to respond. Take pictures and make memories. Enjoy your weekend!

Let's celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring message of equality, justice, and peace. Let’s honor his dream by continuing to work towards a more inclusive and compassionate world. Happy MLK Day!

We are honored to announce that 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 The community is invited to visit and pay tribute to those who have served. This is a meaningful opportunity to reflect, remember, and honor the sacrifices made by our veterans. Please visit www.thewallthathealsbr.org for more information or email JeannieSpell@icloud.com

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🚔Honoring National Law Enforcement Day 👮🏼‍♀️ Today, we take a moment to recognize and appreciate the brave men and women who serve in law enforcement. Their dedication, courage, and commitment to keeping our communities safe often go unnoticed. We thank you and honor you.

Tonight will be the last night of our recent stretch of cold temps with lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s. Wind chills should be similar with generally light winds in the forecast. Expect freeze durations to vary based on location with SW MS the longest and I-12 corridor shortest.

Expect Delays

🎉📚 A Message from the City of Central’s Mayor’s Office 📚🎉 We wish you a fantastic day back to school, students! As we kick off the new year and students head back to school after the Christmas/Winter break, let’s all remember to stay safe on the roads. 🚸🚙 Parents and caregivers, please be mindful of school zones (NO phones allowed and speed matters!), and remind your students to look both ways before crossing. Drivers, let’s keep our eyes peeled for school buses and pedestrians—our kids’ safety is in our hands! 🚌❤️ And don’t forget your carpool rules and manners! 😜 Simple acts of kindness can make a big difference during drop-off and pick-up times. (This applies to all areas of driving and not just in the carpool line.) 🌟✏️ #BackToSchool #SafetyFirst #NewYearNewGoals #CityOfCentral

Everyone is welcome!