Louisiana's top pipeline regulator says portions of a West Baton Rouge Parish ordinance introduced during the last Council Meeting may conflict with state and federal law — and that the parish never consulted his office before drafting it.
June 23, 2026
A Grammy-considered Cajun band from Vermilion Parish performed for West Baton Rouge summer campers at the Addis VFW last Wednesday, part of the parish Parks and Rec enrichment program.
June 22, 2026
Five suspects have been arrested and charged after a woman was shot multiple times early Sunday morning on Azalea Street in Port Allen, according to a statement from Police Chief Donovan V. Mitchell. The victim is in critical but stable condition.
June 21, 2026
A neighboring police agency donated six surplus radios after WBR Independent reported on Port Allen PD's equipment needs — and the city took its first formal steps toward a new wastewater treatment plant.
June 18, 2026
Annie Claire Bass says she's been on both sides of the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, and that's exactly why she wants the job. The newly named executive director sat down with WBR Independent to talk small business, economic development, and what members can expect.
June 17, 2026
The Addis Town Council voted Wednesday to replace undersized culverts on First Street after an engineer found the existing pipes fall short during heavy rain. The council also approved a home occupation permit and heard updates on parish utilities and public safety.
June 16, 2026
Five Signatures Short: Where Louisiana's Congressional Delegation Stands on the Wounded Veteran Tax
June 15, 2026
Three Port Allen Police Department officers received certificates of commendation for their response to a juvenile sexual battery case — a call Chief Donovan Mitchell says showed exactly what he expects from his department.
June 12, 2026
Whitney Crockett grew up riding along to fire calls with her father. Now the Lobdell resident is running for 2nd Vice President of the Louisiana State Firemen's Association — and she says the fire service needs more voices at the table.
June 11, 2026
