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TRAFFIC ALERT: Major Street Closures in Port Allen for Entergy Power Line Upgrades
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Major Street Closures in Port Allen for Entergy Power Line Upgrades

Entergy closes Avenue A, Avenue G, and South Alexander Avenue completely July 28–August 1 for transmission pole work in Port Allen. California Avenue closes July 28–29 only.

John Summers July 24, 2025
Tomorrow's Government Meetings: What's on the Agenda
Announcements

Tomorrow's Government Meetings: What's on the Agenda

WBR Parish Council meets Thursday July 24 at 5:30 PM with six major zoning changes on the agenda — including residential land converting to agricultural warehousing and farm land becoming a housing development in Brusly. Fire Board meets at 5:00 PM.

John Summers July 23, 2025
Brusly Council Negotiates $24K Reduction, Approves Sewer Change Order
Meeting Coverage

Brusly Council Negotiates $24K Reduction, Approves Sewer Change Order

Brusly negotiated Spinks Construction's $93,706 change order down to $70,000 — then voted 3-1 to approve it, contingent on Water Sector covering 70%. The lone dissenting vote: the contractor breached contract and should be held to it.

John Summers July 23, 2025
Port Allen Property Code Enforcement Balances Citizen Concerns with Legal Requirements
Meeting Coverage

Port Allen Property Code Enforcement Balances Citizen Concerns with Legal Requirements

Port Allen is reviewing four properties for condemnation while residents ask how to report blighted properties. City Attorney Evan Alvarez outlined the multi-step legal process required before the city can act.

John Summers July 22, 2025
Major Traffic Disruptions Expected This Week for Intracoastal Bridge Construction
News

Major Traffic Disruptions Expected This Week for Intracoastal Bridge Construction

WBR Parish commuters sit in 45-minute backups daily on Highway 1. Local officials have signal timing and roundabout options available now — without waiting on DOTD or the $126M connector project still years away.

John Summers July 21, 2025
WBR School Board Honors Historic Wrestling Champion
Meeting Coverage

WBR School Board Honors Historic Wrestling Champion

Brusly High's Iranie Harrison became the first LHSAA-sanctioned girls state wrestling champion in school history — a two-time city champion, two-time All-Metro selection, and this summer's Team Louisiana representative in Indianapolis.

John Summers July 16, 2025
City Balances Community Programs with Regulatory Compliance
Meeting Coverage

City Balances Community Programs with Regulatory Compliance

Port Allen is launching paid student internships, a Senior Roundup, community bike rides, and a running club partnership — while passing three federal compliance resolutions required just to repair sewer lines already in the ground.

John Summers July 16, 2025
Port Allen Police Department Undergoes Major Modernization with Leadership Restructuring and Digital Enforcement
Emergency Services

Port Allen Police Department Undergoes Major Modernization with Leadership Restructuring and Digital Enforcement

Port Allen promoted three officers, created a new assistant chief position, and authorized $13,000 for smart speed signs the chief can control from his phone — the department's biggest modernization in years.

John Summers July 15, 2025
Gulf Disturbance Brings Heavy Rain Threat to West Baton Rouge as Hurricane Season Peaks
Emergency Services

Gulf Disturbance Brings Heavy Rain Threat to West Baton Rouge as Hurricane Season Peaks

A Gulf disturbance moving out of Florida carries a 30% development chance and a heavy rain threat for the north-central Gulf Coast through the end of the week — right at peak hurricane season.

John Summers July 14, 2025

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