A WBRSO investigation into a check fraud scheme targeting two local businesses ended in five arrests and warrants for four more suspects. The group is accused of cashing roughly $10,000 in fraudulent payroll checks across the Baton Rouge area.
January 30, 2026
https://www.wbrindependent.com/addis-vfw-takes-over-relief-fund-for-port-allen-veteran/
January 27, 2026
Editor's Note: This story reported on the unanimous preliminary plat approval in January 2026. The final plat was approved at the following month's meeting, with Councilwoman Bliss Bernard casting the lone dissenting vote. This story has been updated to reflect that clarification. April 16, 2026 The
January 27, 2026
A mother and son died in a house fire 1,600 feet from the Erwinville Volunteer Fire Department — the second structure fire near that station in less than two months. Fire officials had previously acknowledged a volunteer shortage.
January 26, 2026
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
