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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
August 25, 2025
Town lands major capital outlay projects after years of advocacy while maintaining strong financial position ADDIS — The Town of Addis secured $10.5 million in state capital outlay funding for two major infrastructure projects while receiving a clean audit report that shows strong financial management despite significant litigation costs, officials
August 20, 2025
Carmen Gonzales turned personal medical trauma into a mission to prevent others from suffering years of misdiagnosis What started as a desperate search for answers in 2013 has become a statewide movement to raise awareness about a little-known condition affecting tens of thousands of Louisianians. Carmen Gonzales, founder of Dysautonomia
August 15, 2025
Council votes unanimously to condemn structure while allowing time for family to evaluate repair costs PORT ALLEN – The Port Allen City Council unanimously voted Wednesday night to condemn a deteriorating property at 1134 Avenue C while giving the owner until September 10th to assess whether repairs are financially feasible. The
August 15, 2025
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 5:30 PM Government Building, 880 N. Alexander Ave, Port Allen Major Financial Decisions $9.16 Million Sewer System Bond Public Hearing * What: Public hearing on massive revenue bond financing for sewer improvements * Why it matters: Largest infrastructure borrowing in years for critical sewer system
August 13, 2025
Council saves taxpayers additional $4.5 million in 2025 while maintaining full services PORT ALLEN – The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved significant tax relief for residents on July 24th, rolling back millage rates to save taxpayers $4.5 million in 2025 while advancing multiple economic development opportunities and infrastructure
August 06, 2025
A community that built its own fire protection now faces questions about its volunteer future When fire consumed Port Allen's business district in 1918, no one came to help. Seventeen years later, on March 11, 1935, 21 neighbors said "never again." They founded the Port Allen
August 04, 2025
Four Properties Under Review as Residents Seek Clearer Reporting Process PORT ALLEN - The city is reviewing four properties for potential condemnation while residents seek clearer procedures for reporting blighted properties and code violations. Current Cases Mayor Terecita Pattan confirmed four properties are currently under evaluation by inspector Mr. Altazan:
July 22, 2025
Port Allen Expands Services While Meeting Federal Grant Requirements PORT ALLEN - The city is expanding community services across multiple age groups while simultaneously implementing new federal compliance policies, reflecting the complex balance small municipalities face between serving residents and meeting regulatory requirements. Youth Workforce Development Education consultant Tanisha Ellis
July 16, 2025