Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen Middle School was placed on precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning after a student received an anonymous social media message threatening to "blow up" the school at 2:30 PM Wednesday, prompting a thorough investigation and enhanced security measures. PORT ALLEN — Port Allen Middle
September 24, 2025
Clear Choice Between Experience and Reform After Ticketing Scandal Early voting begins September 27 West Baton Rouge Parish voters have one contested race on their October 11 ballot, but it's an important one: choosing the next Ward 2 Constable after a controversial ticketing scandal forced the previous officeholder&
September 24, 2025
LDWF provides additional details on Saturday evening accident that ejected one occupant from 17-foot vessel WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — Two people sustained serious injuries Saturday evening when their 17-foot vessel struck an object in Choctaw Bayou, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. LDWF enforcement agents were notified
September 23, 2025
Shots fired from vehicle near Brown's Cafe; investigation ongoing BRUSLY — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Saturday in the Brown's Cafe area, according to Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Sergeant Landon Groger. The incident involved
September 22, 2025
$500/month position funded through court costs as town adapts to statewide challenges ADDIS — The town council voted Monday night to delegate mayor's court authority to a new magistrate position, allowing Mayor David Toups to step back from judicial duties amid ongoing legislative attacks on mayor's
September 22, 2025
WBR Fire crews with bystander assistance locate two patients in water, initiate advanced life support care WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — West Baton Rouge Fire Department crews responded to a boating accident on the Intracoastal Water Way this evening, successfully locating two patients in the water and transporting them to medical
September 20, 2025
Neighbor's 3-hour hose effort praised as heroic before and during professional response PORT ALLEN — A house fire on 13th Street Monday night displaced two residents—a father and son from the Dunn family—who were fortunately away from home when the blaze started around 8 PM. The fire
September 19, 2025
Mayor searching for 8-10 acres as aging system creates ongoing problems for residents PORT ALLEN – The city faces a massive infrastructure challenge requiring at least $15 million over five years to replace its aging sewer treatment plant, Mayor Terecita Pattan told residents during Monday's town hall meeting. "
September 18, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: West Baton Rouge Parish Library's 4.1-mill tax renewal failed in March due to low voter turnout, leaving the parish's only library system with enough reserves to operate through 2026 before facing potential closure or severe cuts. The West Baton Rouge Parish
September 17, 2025
