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Council tackles variance denial, tax assessment appeal, and agricultural zoning simplification at September meeting PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council addressed multiple property disputes, approved zoning code changes, and received updates on major infrastructure projects during their September 25 meeting. Container Storage Variance Denied The council unanimously denied
September 30, 2025
Town officials say they've locked down $7.5 million in state funding for a new road designed to help residents who get trapped when trains block crossings for hours. The project would take five years to complete. During the September 9th Addis Town Council meeting, engineers presented plans
September 29, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hear a controversial property tax appeal where the state appraiser determined a value $212,849 higher than what the property owner requests, while also considering routine business including a community event approval and zoning changes. Major Property Tax Appeal
September 25, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen Middle School was placed on precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning after a student received an anonymous social media message threatening to "blow up" the school at 2:30 PM Wednesday, prompting a thorough investigation and enhanced security measures. PORT ALLEN — Port Allen Middle
September 24, 2025
Clear Choice Between Experience and Reform After Ticketing Scandal Early voting begins September 27 West Baton Rouge Parish voters have one contested race on their October 11 ballot, but it's an important one: choosing the next Ward 2 Constable after a controversial ticketing scandal forced the previous officeholder&
September 24, 2025
LDWF provides additional details on Saturday evening accident that ejected one occupant from 17-foot vessel WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — Two people sustained serious injuries Saturday evening when their 17-foot vessel struck an object in Choctaw Bayou, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. LDWF enforcement agents
September 23, 2025
Shots fired from vehicle near Brown's Cafe; investigation ongoing BRUSLY — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Saturday in the Brown's Cafe area, according to Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Sergeant Landon Groger. The incident involved
September 22, 2025
$500/month position funded through court costs as town adapts to statewide challenges ADDIS — The town council voted Monday night to delegate mayor's court authority to a new magistrate position, allowing Mayor David Toups to step back from judicial duties amid ongoing legislative attacks on mayor's
September 22, 2025
WBR Fire crews with bystander assistance locate two patients in water, initiate advanced life support care WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — West Baton Rouge Fire Department crews responded to a boating accident on the Intracoastal Water Way this evening, successfully locating two patients in the water and transporting them to medical
September 20, 2025
