The Town of Brusly closed its 2025-2026 budget year with income running $314,100 below projections. Falling sales tax, police overtime, and a parish jail at capacity all played a role — along with a street overlay change order and a sewer backup that's still under investigation.
June 03, 2026
The West Baton Rouge Parish Council voted unanimously in May to block a proposed industrial rezoning near River Road Daycare and limit a Highway 1 equipment yard to two acres. The council also authorized a federal grant application to replace aging gas lines in the northern parish.
June 02, 2026
When West Baton Rouge fired special education teacher Melissa Durham in March, her students were left without a certified instructor for the rest of the school year, according to a federal lawsuit. The district strongly disputes the allegations.
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The Addis Town Council voted unanimously to allow golf carts and utility terrain vehicles on town streets. Councilwomen Rhonda Kelley and Bliss Bernard led the effort and put together a nine-step registration guide for residents.
May 28, 2026
Port Allen High's Catahoula Blue Dogs became the first robotics team from West Baton Rouge Parish to compete at the FIRST Robotics World Championship — in only their second year. FRC Team 10217 finished 11th in Louisiana out of 40 teams.
May 27, 2026
A bill moving through the Louisiana Legislature would require anyone recording a private, in-person conversation to notify all participants first. The Senate added protections for documenting public corruption before sending HB 410 to the full chamber for a final vote.
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