Routine patrol work leads to recovery of illegal weapons in under 12 hours PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office deputies recovered two stolen firearms and made two arrests during separate traffic stops Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, highlighting the department's ongoing efforts to
September 11, 2025
Special meeting reconfirms shift to part-time leadership under Butch Browning's Browning Associates LLC's continued service WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District Number One Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to formally abolish the full-time fire chief position and
September 10, 2025
Community event promises "fun-filled color flying day" with activities for all ages The West Baton Rouge Parish Library will transform into a vibrant celebration Saturday, September 20th, as families gather for the inaugural Family Color Run—a free community event featuring face painting, snowcones, outdoor games, and
September 09, 2025
223 calls for service handled as department seeks technology upgrades PORT ALLEN — Police Chief Donovan Mitchell reported 223 calls for service in August while requesting council approval for GPS fleet management systems during committee meetings Wednesday that covered law enforcement statistics, code enforcement updates, and municipal technology initiatives. August Police
September 08, 2025
Port Allen honors NFL alumni Tracy Porter and Andre Hal Jr. with jersey retirements in annual rivalry game PORT ALLEN – The Brusly Panthers dominated the 54th Sugarcane Classic Friday night, defeating the Port Allen Pelicans 42-6 at the stadium at Port Allen High School in a game that showcased
September 06, 2025
Downtown restaurant development focus with potential police department space PORT ALLEN — The city council unanimously approved accepting the donation of the historic D'Agostino Building from Future Port Allen LLC during a special meeting Wednesday, as the Phillips family stepped forward to preserve one of West Baton Rouge Parish&
September 05, 2025
Council addresses infrastructure financing and development projects while major highway timeline slips to 2027 PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $9.16 million sewer system bond ordinance and adopted the 2026 budget schedule while addressing multiple development proposals during Thursday night's regular meeting. $9.
September 04, 2025
Families who moved heaven and earth in 1932 rally again as October deadline approaches Three months after a packed community meeting saved St. Francis Hall from demolition, the descendant families of Sardine Point and the Cut Off community have launched an ambitious $150,000 fundraising campaign to preserve the 98-
September 03, 2025
275 direct jobs expected as SNT establishes first U.S. consolidated plant in former Trinity Marine building BRUSLY, La. — South Korea-based SNT Motiv and SNT Energy are investing $59.4 million to establish their first U.S. consolidated manufacturing facility in West Baton Rouge Parish, creating a domestic supply
September 02, 2025
