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Port Allen Middle School Placed on Lockdown Following Social Media Threat
Emergency Services

Port Allen Middle School Placed on Lockdown Following Social Media Threat

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

John Summers September 24, 2025
WBR Independent Voting Guide: Ward 2 Constable - October 11, 2025
Politics

WBR Independent Voting Guide: Ward 2 Constable - October 11, 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&

John Summers September 24, 2025
Update: LDWF Investigating Boating Accident That Seriously Injured Two
News

Update: LDWF Investigating Boating Accident That Seriously Injured Two

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

John Summers September 23, 2025
Sheriff's Office Investigating Saturday Shooting Incident Near Choctaw Road
Emergency Services

Sheriff's Office Investigating Saturday Shooting Incident Near Choctaw Road

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

John Summers September 22, 2025
Addis Creates Magistrate Court to Address Legislative Pressures on Mayor's Courts
News

Addis Creates Magistrate Court to Address Legislative Pressures on Mayor's Courts

$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

John Summers September 22, 2025
Breaking: Two Rescued from Boating Accident on Intracoastal Water Way
News

Breaking: Two Rescued from Boating Accident on Intracoastal Water Way

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

John Summers September 20, 2025
Port Allen House Fire Displaces Father and Son, Community Rallies to Help
Emergency Services

Port Allen House Fire Displaces Father and Son, Community Rallies to Help

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

John Summers September 19, 2025
Port Allen Faces $15 Million Sewer Treatment Plant Replacement Over Five Years
Meeting Coverage

Port Allen Faces $15 Million Sewer Treatment Plant Replacement Over Five Years

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. "

John Summers September 18, 2025
Is WBR's Library Worth $77 Per Year? What You Get for Your Tax Dollar
Community

Is WBR's Library Worth $77 Per Year? What You Get for Your Tax Dollar

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

John Summers September 17, 2025

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