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Port Allen native A J Olatuyi returned to the West Baton Rouge Museum on June 26 to read her children's book, "Little Femi's Adventure Leaving Lagos," to summer campers. The book is based on her husband Thompson Olatuyi's real journey from Lagos, Nigeria to the United States. (274 chars)
July 28, 2026
Three cats and one dog found new homes at the West Baton Rouge Parish Animal Shelter's second annual adoption event Saturday. The crowd was bigger this year, and the staff had help from volunteers.
July 27, 2026
Former West Side Bulldogs players and coaches relaunched youth football in Port Allen as the Jr Pels. About 80 kids ages 5 to 12 practice three nights a week at Port Allen High School. The team needs equipment before their first game Aug. 14
July 16, 2026
West Baton Rouge Parish residents won't have to go far to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Fourth of July. The annual Port Allen July 4th Fest returns Saturday with Rockin' Mozart School of Music, Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition, and fireworks at 9 p.m. Here's what you need to know.
July 03, 2026
A Port Allen family lost everything in a Tuesday house fire on Louisiana Avenue. No one was hurt, and the community is rallying with donations and a GoFundMe to help them rebuild.
July 01, 2026
Gwen Riviere moved to Port Allen in 2015 and didn't know a soul. Seven years later, the run club she co-founded at Jack's Place is still going strong every Thursday — rain, heat, or shine.
June 24, 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
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
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
