City of Central

Arrival of Vietnam Veterans Memorial arrival TODAY, Tuesday March 18th AT 12:30pm. REMINDER TO VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS who are able to come to welcome THE WALL THAT HEALS to the Host location of LIFE TABERNACLE CHURCH, 9323 Hooper Road, Central 70818 today at the front of the church entrance WAVING FLAGS… PLEASE, PARK ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING where the CHURCH BUS FLEET IS LOCATED, Or At the Haven at the Lake Cafe if you plan to have lunch. ABSOLUTELY NO Parking will allowed IN the MAIN WEST LOT in front of the Parsonage on the Blackwater Road entrance. That area is reserved for the ESCORT. Thank you For your cooperation.

Greenwell Springs Road Closure

⭐️TOMORROW!!!!⭐️ 🇺🇸 Join Us to Honor Our Veterans on March 18th! 🇺🇸 Attention businesses and community members! We need your help to create an unforgettable atmosphere as we escort the Wall That Heals through our streets — a traveling tribute to honor our brave veterans. 🗓️ Date: March 18th 🚴‍♂️ Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Start Location: Parking Lot behind Race Trac Convenient Store, 1683 O'Neal Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Route: -Turn Right Northbound on O'Neal Lane (1 mile) -Cross Florida BIvd/US 190 onto Central Thruway (5.7 Miles) - Continue Northbound on Sullivan Rd /LA3034 (.09 Miles) -Turn Left Westbound on Hooper Rd./LA 408 (2.8 Miles) -Turn Right into Life Tabernacle Church Parking Lot (9323 Hooper Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818) As motorcyclists escort this important memorial, we invite YOU to line the route and show your patriotism and respect. Grab your American flags, wear your red, white, and blue, and let’s welcome our heroes home with pride! 🌟 How You Can Support: - Businesses & Community Members: Bring your flags, cheer, and show our veterans the love and respect they deserve! Let’s come together to make this a powerful and moving experience for all. Let’s create a wave of patriotism that our veterans will never forget! #WallThatHeals #VeteranSupport #AmericanHeroes #RedWhiteAndBlue #MotorcycleEscort #WelcomeHome #ACommunityThatCares

🍀✨ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ✨🍀 May your day be as vibrant as a field of clovers and your heart as light as a leprechaun’s laughter! Share your St. Paddy's Day celebrations in the comments! 💚🍻 🌈☘️ #StPatricksDay #LuckOfTheIrish #Celebrate

🚨🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟🚨 Central Automotive & Tire is closing its doors, and they need help emptying the gas tanks! They're offering an incredible gas sale! ⛽️ 🛑 Gas Prices: - Regular: $1.99 - Non-Ethanol: $2.29 (No diesel available) 🕘 Hurry in! This is happening until 9 AM on Tuesday, March 18th! Don’t miss your chance to fill up at these unbeatable prices. Thank you for being a part of their journey! 💙 #CentralAutomotiveAndTire #GasSale #ThankYou #CommunitySupport

⭐️CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS⭐️ Join us on March 19th from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM for a fun morning of community service as we assemble the wall! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! 📍 Location: Life Tabernacle Church 9323 Hooper Road Feel free to bring friends or family. Together, we can make a difference! 💪 #Volunteer #Community #MakeADifference

🇺🇸 Join Us to Honor Our Veterans on March 18th! 🇺🇸 Attention businesses and community members! We need your help to create an unforgettable atmosphere as we escort the Wall That Heals through our streets — a traveling tribute to honor our brave veterans. 🗓️ Date: March 18th 🚴‍♂️ Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Start Location: Parking Lot behind Race Trac Convenient Store, 1683 O'Neal Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Route: -Turn Right Northbound on O'Neal Lane (1 mile) -Cross Florida BIvd/US 190 onto Central Thruway (5.7 Miles) - Continue Northbound on Sullivan Rd /LA3034 (.09 Miles) -Turn Left Westbound on Hooper Rd./LA 408 (2.8 Miles) -Turn Right into Life Tabernacle Church Parking Lot (9323 Hooper Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818) As motorcyclists escort this important memorial, we invite YOU to line the route and show your patriotism and respect. Grab your American flags, wear your red, white, and blue, and let’s welcome our heroes home with pride! 🌟 How You Can Support: - Businesses & Community Members: Bring your flags, cheer, and show our veterans the love and respect they deserve! Let’s come together to make this a powerful and moving experience for all. Let’s create a wave of patriotism that our veterans will never forget! #WallThatHeals #VeteranSupport #AmericanHeroes #RedWhiteAndBlue #MotorcycleEscort #WelcomeHome #ACommunityThatCares

📣 The Wall That Heals will be here 5 days!❣️🇺🇸 Owned by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, it is an exact 3/4 scale replica of The Wall in Washington, D.C. You don't want to miss this exhibit and education display. Please visit to pay respects to the 58,281 service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom💔🙏 🇺🇸 🔗Volunteer or Donate Here: https://www.thewallthathealsbr.org/

We are excited to partner with @KeepLouisianaBeautiful and participate in #LovetheBoot Week! We will be hosting a litter cleanup starting at City Hall. Only together can we clean up Louisiana! Sign up to volunteer for our event, Keeping Central Beautiful, on April 12, 2025 at 13421 Hooper Road Suite 8 at www.keeplouisianabeautiful.org #LovetheBoot #KeepLouisianaBeautiful #KeepingCentralBeautiful #acommunitythatcares #wearecentral

⭐️DIAPER COLLECTION ENDS THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 14th!⭐️ 🩷💙We’re still collecting diapers and wipes at City Hall!💙🩷 📢 Support Our 5th Graders in Giving Back! 📢 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

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Check out Central High School's very own Keithon Womack on page 53 in 225 Magazine! He was chosen as their🌟RISING STAR🌟 for his multi talents on AND off the field. Read about him here ➡️: https://www.225batonrouge.com/our-city/local-dance-troupe-promoting-inclusivity-one-mardi-gras-dance-time

🌼 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

Clocks will spring forward one hour this Sunday, March 9, 2025, as daylight saving time begins.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. The phones are NOW WORKING!

Phones at City Hall and IBTS (City Services) are currently down and we apologize for the inconvenience. We are working to correct the issue.

Flood Safety Tips #7: Staying Safe After a Flood -Pay attention to authorities for information and instructions. Return home only when authorities say it is safe. -Avoid driving except in emergencies. -Wear heavy work gloves, protective clothing and boots during clean up and use appropriate face coverings or masks if cleaning mold or other debris. -People with asthma and other lung conditions and/or immune suppression should not enter buildings with indoor water leaks or mold growth that can be seen or smelled. Children should not take part in disaster cleanup work. -Be aware that snakes and other animals may be in your house. -Be aware of the risk of electrocution. Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water. Turn off the electricity to prevent electric shock if it is safe to do so. -Avoid wading in floodwater, which can be contaminated and contain dangerous debris. Underground or downed power lines can also electrically charge the water. -Use a generator or other gasoline-powered machinery ONLY outdoors and away from windows. #beinformed

Flood Safety Tips #6: Stay Safe During the Flood -Evacuate immediately, if told to evacuate. Never drive around barricades. Local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas. -Contact your healthcare provider if you are sick and need medical attention. Wait for further care instructions and shelter in place, if possible. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1. -Listen to Radio or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding. -Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown! -Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning. -Stay inside your car if it is trapped in rapidly moving water. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car. -Get to the highest level if trapped in a building. Only get on the roof if necessary and once there, signal for help. Do not climb into a closed attic to avoid getting trapped by rising floodwater. #beinformed