The Vision Project turned MLK Day into action, collecting winter essentials for shelters, senior centers, nursing homes, and a trafficking survivor facility serving West Baton Rouge Parish.
February 03, 2026
WBR Independent checked the claims in Parish President Jason Manola's State of the Parish address. Some hold up. Others are missing documentation, omit key context, or haven't been independently verified.
February 03, 2026
Brusly's $3.7 million sewer lagoon project is more than a year behind schedule. The council voted 4-1 to start hitting the contractor with $500-per-day penalties after rejecting another extension request.
February 02, 2026
A WBRSO investigation into a check fraud scheme targeting two local businesses ended in five arrests and warrants for four more suspects. The group is accused of cashing roughly $10,000 in fraudulent payroll checks across the Baton Rouge area.
January 30, 2026
https://www.wbrindependent.com/addis-vfw-takes-over-relief-fund-for-port-allen-veteran/
January 27, 2026
Editor's Note: This story reported on the unanimous preliminary plat approval in January 2026. The final plat was approved at the following month's meeting, with Councilwoman Bliss Bernard casting the lone dissenting vote. This story has been updated to reflect that clarification. April 16, 2026 The
January 27, 2026
A mother and son died in a house fire 1,600 feet from the Erwinville Volunteer Fire Department — the second structure fire near that station in less than two months. Fire officials had previously acknowledged a volunteer shortage.
January 26, 2026
A Port Allen man faces five counts of second degree rape involving a juvenile. The victim's mother and stepfather were also charged after detectives determined they knew about the abuse and failed to report it.
January 24, 2026
PORT ALLEN — Organizers coordinating the community effort to help Theodore "Ted" Melancon met Saturday to plan next steps and give the veteran some privacy. New clothes were delivered to Melancon, including flannel shirts, undershirts, underwear, socks, jeans, a belt, and new boots. Melancon is grateful for the outpouring
January 17, 2026
