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West Baton Rouge Sales Tax Down $2 Million Heading Into Budget Season
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West Baton Rouge Sales Tax Down $2 Million Heading Into Budget Season

WBR Parish sales tax collections are running $2 million behind last year heading into budget season. The parish says it budgeted for the drop. A bridge standards ordinance was also sent back for revisions before adoption.

John Summers December 02, 2025
WBRSO Seeks Public's Help Identifying Dollar General Burglary Suspect
Emergency Services

WBRSO Seeks Public's Help Identifying Dollar General Burglary Suspect

A suspect smashed the front door of the Dollar General on LA 1 South, took merchandise, and fled. WBRSO is asking the public to help identify the person caught on surveillance video.

John Summers December 01, 2025
West Baton Rouge Says Goodbye to Sheriff Mike Cazes
News

West Baton Rouge Says Goodbye to Sheriff Mike Cazes

West Baton Rouge said farewell to former Sheriff Mike Cazes, who spent 44 years in law enforcement and served five terms as sheriff. He died November 24 at age 69. A packed St. John the Baptist Catholic Church honored him with full law enforcement rites.

John Summers December 01, 2025
Addis Council Approves Sewer Workaround, Declines HOA Property Donation
Meeting Coverage

Addis Council Approves Sewer Workaround, Declines HOA Property Donation

Addis approved a sewer variance for a Cane Ridge lot that was overlooked when the subdivision was built — then declined to take ownership of Sugar Hollow's neglected ponds and drainage areas. "We dropped the ball," one councilmember said.

John Summers November 26, 2025
Cafe Oasis Opens in Brusly — Family Restaurant, Full Kitchen, Liquor License Approved
Local Business

Cafe Oasis Opens in Brusly — Family Restaurant, Full Kitchen, Liquor License Approved

Cafe Oasis gets liquor license approval, aims for family-friendly atmosphere BRUSLY — The Brusly Town Council approved a liquor license Monday night for Cafe Oasis, a new restaurant opening in the former Morales Grocery Store building at 947 East Main Street across from the park. Owner Kimberly Paul told the council

John Summers November 25, 2025
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes Dies
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Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes Dies

PORT ALLEN — Former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Michael B. "Mike" Cazes passed away Monday morning. He was 68. Cazes dedicated 44 years to public service in West Baton Rouge Parish, serving as the parish's top law enforcement officer for two decades before retiring in June

John Summers November 24, 2025
WBRSO Seeks Public Help Identifying Theft Suspects
Emergency Services

WBRSO Seeks Public Help Identifying Theft Suspects

West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a theft at a business on Lobdell Highway earlier this month. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, an unknown male and female entered a local business along Lobdell Highway,

John Summers November 21, 2025
School Board Approves $1,200 December Supplement, Celebrates Shell Grant
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School Board Approves $1,200 December Supplement, Celebrates Shell Grant

Brusly Elementary teacher secures $15,000 for science lab while board addresses camera mandate costs November 19, 2025 – West Baton Rouge Parish The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved a $1,200 December supplement for employees Tuesday night and celebrated a $15,000 Shell science grant awarded to Brusly

John Summers November 21, 2025
Brusly Council Unanimously Supports Saint Francis Hall Preservation
News

Brusly Council Unanimously Supports Saint Francis Hall Preservation

Historic Sardine Point chapel gets official town backing as fundraising continues BRUSLY — The town council unanimously approved a resolution Monday night supporting preservation of Saint Francis Hall, giving official backing to a fundraising effort that has raised $177,000 toward saving one of the last remaining structures from the abandoned

John Summers November 20, 2025

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