Founder and editor of WBR Independent. U.S. Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient, Eagle Scout, former volunteer firefighter. Covering West Baton Rouge Parish with principle, not politics.
Brusly Officer Saves Woman from Bridge Suicide Attempt Corporal Corey Miller receives department's highest honor for life-saving intervention BRUSLY — Corporal Corey Miller's quick thinking and decisive action prevented a young woman from jumping off the Mississippi River Bridge in September, earning him the Brusly Police
October 23, 2025
Attorney General questions parish government on identical council/fire board membership EDITOR'S NOTE (October 28, 2025): WBR Independent received official closure letters from the Louisiana Attorney General's office on October 28, 2025, following the corrective meetings reported in this story. The AG's office accepted
October 22, 2025
Parishioners, volunteers, and contractors unite to preserve 93-year-old Brusly landmark 📅 PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT — October 21, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Friends of St. Francis Hall invites the community to a public meeting at the Addis VFW Hall to discuss preservation progress and future usage of St. Francis Hall. Attendees
October 21, 2025
Council addresses emergency services funding, rezoning requests, and property condemnations during Oct. 9 regular meeting PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council conducted its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 9, addressing public records policies, emergency services funding, rezoning requests, and property condemnations. Public Records Fee Structure Updated The council voted
October 20, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen City Council surprised longtime resident Hampton Craig with a citizenship award Wednesday night for his heroic actions during a house fire that saved lives and property on 13th Street. PORT ALLEN — In a touching ceremony that brought family and community together, the Port Allen
October 16, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen City Council approved hiring an experienced officer returning to the department, introduced ordinances increasing utility deposits and reconnect fees, and received updates on correcting 2023-24 audit findings. PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen City Council conducted regular business Wednesday night, addressing personnel decisions, utility
October 16, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: West Baton Rouge Parish voters decide November 15th whether to renew two 12-mill school taxes generating $18.8 million annually for teacher and staff salaries. Both are renewals of existing taxes, not new assessments—but together they represent 34% of the school budget and 61%
October 15, 2025
Same officials who also sit as the fire board deny item-specific public comment, approve fees 4× the state standard after business owner warns of "pre-made decisions" Bottom Line Up Front: The West Baton Rouge Parish Council voted unanimously Thursday Oct 9th, 2025 to support public records
October 14, 2025
Recently Revived Program Addresses Suspected Drug Deals as Police Share Critical Scam Warnings PORT ALLEN — Suspected drug activity in residential driveways and sophisticated scams targeting elderly residents dominated discussion at the Port Allen Neighborhood Watch meeting September 24th, drawing Mayor Terecita Pattan and police officials to address growing community concerns.
October 13, 2025
