A Port Allen man faces five counts of second degree rape involving a juvenile. The victim's mother and stepfather were also charged after detectives determined they knew about the abuse and failed to report it.
January 24, 2026
PORT ALLEN — Organizers coordinating the community effort to help Theodore "Ted" Melancon met Saturday to plan next steps and give the veteran some privacy. New clothes were delivered to Melancon, including flannel shirts, undershirts, underwear, socks, jeans, a belt, and new boots. Melancon is grateful for the outpouring
January 17, 2026
Within days of a Port Allen officer's offer to help, volunteers were on site assessing Ted Melancon's roof, organizing cleanup teams, and lining up contractors. A donor contributed $5,000 toward roofing materials as the community response grew quickly.
January 16, 2026
A Port Allen officer stepped up at a council meeting to offer help to a veteran facing property condemnation — and the community followed. The same night, the officer was promoted to Corporal.
January 15, 2026
Brusly's sewer lagoon contractor missed its December 31 deadline, leaving the project without a valid contract. The council debated whether to grant another extension or start the $300-per-day penalty clock — with one member saying he'd had enough.
January 12, 2026
Residents near River Road reported a heavy petroleum smell. The Port Director says a vapor recovery system malfunction at Apex Oil Terminal was the cause — south winds carried the vapors toward Port Allen before the system was shut down.
January 12, 2026
A confrontation that started at a Port Allen residence spilled into the Emerald Palace Casino parking lot Friday night. A 22-year-old man opened fire after being pepper-sprayed, injuring three people. Additional arrests are possible.
January 10, 2026
WBRSO is asking the public to help identify a man caught on surveillance video using a stolen credit card at multiple Port Allen businesses on New Year's Day.
January 07, 2026
Port Allen's December council meetings certified the police tax renewal, introduced salary increases for elected officials, approved a Heritage Park committee, and raised utility fees — with raises and promotions on the January agenda.
January 06, 2026
