PORT ALLEN — Former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Michael B. "Mike" Cazes passed away Monday morning. He was 68. Cazes dedicated 44 years to public service in West Baton Rouge Parish, serving as the parish's top law enforcement officer for two decades before retiring in June
November 24, 2025
West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a theft at a business on Lobdell Highway earlier this month. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, an unknown male and female entered a local business along Lobdell Highway,
November 21, 2025
Brusly Elementary teacher secures $15,000 for science lab while board addresses camera mandate costs November 19, 2025 – West Baton Rouge Parish The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved a $1,200 December supplement for employees Tuesday night and celebrated a $15,000 Shell science grant awarded to Brusly
November 21, 2025
Historic Sardine Point chapel gets official town backing as fundraising continues BRUSLY — The town council unanimously approved a resolution Monday night supporting preservation of Saint Francis Hall, giving official backing to a fundraising effort that has raised $177,000 toward saving one of the last remaining structures from the abandoned
November 20, 2025
Engineer presents phased solutions for four problem areas after months of analysis BRUSLY — Four months after identifying severe flooding problems on Allene Street, engineer Toby Fruge returned to the town council Monday night with detailed solutions that could reduce peak flood depths by one and a half feet. The Owen
November 19, 2025
Average residential bills increase $8.73 monthly; commercial rates more than double PORT ALLEN – Port Allen residents will see sewer bills increase by approximately $8.73 per month starting with their March billing cycle, as the city council approved rate changes Wednesday night required to secure federal grant funding. The
November 18, 2025
New evidence submission portal highlights October meeting focused on technology and crime prevention PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen Police Department rolled out a new digital evidence submission portal at the October 29th Neighborhood Watch meeting, giving residents an anonymous way to share photos and videos that could help solve crimes.
November 17, 2025
Former department seeks to honor legacy with silhouette tribute where their service began PORT ALLEN – As the Port Allen Volunteer Fire Department winds down operations, the organization wants to leave behind a lasting tribute at Centennial Park—a firefighter silhouette memorial honoring decades of service at the site where the
November 12, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: After Open Meetings Law complaints prompted a revote, the West Baton Rouge Fire Board unanimously ratified their August decision to abolish the full-time fire chief position and extend Browning Associates LLC's part-time contract—despite public testimony alleging violations of state law, $648,
November 12, 2025
