Red Stick Model A Club brings vintage automobiles to showcase local heritage ADDIS — The Red Stick Model A Club of Baton Rouge brought automotive history to life Saturday morning at the Addis Museum, displaying classic Model A Fords while celebrating the town's rich railroad and community heritage. The
September 02, 2025
Three recreation facilities to receive new courts as parish responds to growing demand PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish has approved nearly $800,000 for pickleball facilities across three recreation centers, responding to surging interest in one of America's fastest-growing sports. The Parish Council unanimously accepted a
August 28, 2025
Council expected to tackle major infrastructure financing while setting timeline for next year's budget process PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider a $9.16 million bond ordinance for sewer system improvements and adoption of the 2026 budget schedule during tonight's regular meeting
August 28, 2025
Two resolutions tonight would change fire chief role to part-time consultant, but documents reveal additional undisclosed taxpayer benefits UPDATE 5:00 PM: The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet tonight at 5:00 PM to vote on these resolutions. This story will be updated with results following the
August 28, 2025
Building on our previous reporting about civil service violations in WBR's fire chief hiring, new evidence reveals the full scope of why parish officials were willing to bypass legal requirements for Butch Browning. The Bigger Picture As WBR Independent previously reported, Parish President Riley "Peewee" Berthelot
August 27, 2025
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH – Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures on LA 1 both northbound and southbound Tuesday and Wednesday nights next week as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development prepares for the next traffic switch in the ongoing Intracoastal Bridge replacement project. When and Where * Dates: Tuesday, September
August 26, 2025
Construction contract comes in $2M over target but board locks in pricing amid rising inflation PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board unanimously approved a $25,069,200 guaranteed maximum price for the Cohn project Tuesday night, despite the cost coming in several million dollars higher than originally
August 26, 2025
Parish bypassed eligible candidates, ignored State Examiner warnings, proposes part-time "fix" Bottom Line Up Front: West Baton Rouge Parish has used a contractor arrangement for Fire Chief duties for over three years, ignoring Louisiana civil service law requirements. An emergency Fire Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
August 25, 2025
Multi-parish investigation recovers 11 firearms, leads to charges against teenagers WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — Four suspects, including three juveniles, face burglary charges after a string of vehicle break-ins Thursday morning yielded at least 15 stolen firearms and prompted a round-the-clock investigation spanning multiple parishes. Sheriff Jeff
August 23, 2025
