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
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
