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 Parish Sheriff's
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 of a
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 as "
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-old
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 during Breast
October 01, 2025
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
