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Voters Choose Systematic Reform Approach After Ticketing Scandal Updated October 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — Duane Vince decisively won the Ward 2 Constable special election Saturday, defeating Amanda Southon with 59% of the vote in a race focused on restoring public trust after the previous
October 11, 2025
Police warn parents they'll be held legally accountable as vandalism complaints surge during Homecoming Week BRUSLY — What started as traditional Homecoming Week pranks has escalated into criminal activity, prompting Brusly and Addis police departments to issue a stern warning to parents: know where your children are, or face
October 09, 2025
Council to vote on supporting policy that would charge $1 per page while Louisiana charges $0.25 PORT ALLEN, LA — West Baton Rouge Parish Council will vote Thursday on a resolution supporting fee increases for public records requests, raising concerns about transparency and public access to government documents. The resolution
October 08, 2025
Council moves forward on street repairs, utility rate changes, and subdivision ordinance amendments PORT ALLEN – The Port Allen City Council held its regular meeting October 1st, addressing public safety concerns, infrastructure improvements, and proposed changes to utility rates and development ordinances. Police Report Shows Active September Assistant Police Chief Revay
October 07, 2025
23-year-old apprehended following extensive search involving drones, canines, and air support ERWINVILLE, LA — Randall Boyett, the 23-year-old inmate who escaped custody Monday morning after jumping from a transport van, is back in custody following a daylong manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The West Baton Rouge
October 06, 2025
23-year-old Randall Boyett jumped from transport van at red light; public urged not to approach ERWINVILLE, LA — An inmate from Webster Parish escaped custody this morning while being transported to another facility, prompting an active search by law enforcement in the Erwinville area. Randall Boyett, 23, jumped out
October 06, 2025
Port Allen man faces 10 charges after undercover purchases and search warrant execution PORT ALLEN – The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested a 56-year-old Port Allen man Wednesday following an investigation into suspected narcotics distribution, Sheriff Jeff Bergeron announced. Garrett Taylor, also known
October 02, 2025
$137,000 pledged toward renovation; choir conflicts and catechism scheduling drive preservation urgency BRUSLY — One Month after descendants launched a campaign to save St. Francis Hall from demolition, fundraising has reached $137,000 toward a project now estimated between $120,000 and $160,000, depending on how extensively the century-
October 02, 2025
98-year-old civic organization creates living memorial at LSU AgCenter PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Garden Club dedicated its "Beauty of Life" pink garden Tuesday at the LSU AgCenter, a breast cancer awareness memorial that honors cancer survivors and victims throughout the parish. The ceremony, held
October 01, 2025
