A Louisiana Supreme Court justice is suing The Advocate over a 2019 editorial in a trial underway in Iberville Parish. DA Tony Clayton returned as plaintiff's counsel. The defense accused Hughes of coaching a witness during a break.
August 19, 2026
The Port Allen City Council declined to introduce an ordinance that would have let the city marshal's office keep operating in Ward 3. A motion by Councilman Hubble got no second. Without the ordinance, required under House Bill 1038, the marshal's deputies lose police authority.
August 18, 2026
The WBR School Board extended the governor's teacher stipend to all employees and approved a budget showing nearly $2 million in charter school transfers. Sales tax is down, but new industrial projects could boost revenue.
August 17, 2026
The WBR School Board voted 8-0 to purchase two tracts near Lukeville Elementary for $1.75 million. The deal scraps a $7 million construction plan and could remove the school zone on LA-1.
August 13, 2026
The Port Allen City Council takes up a full agenda Wednesday including the marshal ordinance, a new school resource officer hire, a motorcycle for the traffic division, and an executive session on officer discipline. Here's what to know ahead of the 5:30 meeting.
August 12, 2026
Brusly hires Mike Guillot as public works director, switches to 365 Labs for body cameras, brings on new officer Jalen Mack, and announces the Full Moon Market at St. James Park.
August 11, 2026
Qualifying for the November 3 election closed with just three contested local races in West Baton Rouge Parish. Half the school board will turn over with no election needed. The DA, three judges, city judge, and city marshal all qualified unopposed.
August 10, 2026
The Port Allen Police Department is asking the public to help identify three women connected to a stabbing and home invasion on Gladiolus Street in June 2025. One suspect has been arrested. The three remaining women are unidentified.
August 07, 2026
Judge Tonya S. Lurry ruled on July 20 that the protective order statute was not intended for how it was being used. She denied the Rule for Contempt filed by the Rev. Thomas A. Shepard against Matthew Tyler.
August 05, 2026
