A family lost everything in an Erwinville mobile home fire early Saturday. The official response time is 7 minutes, but witnesses say one firefighter worked alone for several minutes. The homeowner is a medically retired volunteer firefighter who says the parish got rid of its volunteers.
December 07, 2025
Scammers are sending fake emails that appear to come from WBR Parish's Planning and Development Department, claiming recipients owe fees and requesting wire transfers. The sheriff's office is investigating.
December 03, 2025
Port Allen's seven remaining volunteer firefighters want to spend 90 years of fundraising on a memorial before their organization winds down. The council approved $2,000 — its standard limit — sparking a heated debate over whether that was enough.
December 03, 2025
Thomas Jordan was feet from the top of Hamburger Hill when an RPG hit. The Brusly resident is one of two known survivors of the battle living in WBR Parish — and he never stopped serving after he came home.
December 02, 2025
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.
December 02, 2025
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.
December 01, 2025
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.
December 01, 2025
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.
November 26, 2025
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
November 25, 2025
