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PORT ALLEN — Organizers coordinating the community effort to help Theodore "Ted" Melancon met Saturday to plan next steps and give the veteran some privacy. New clothes were delivered to Melancon, including flannel shirts, undershirts, underwear, socks, jeans, a belt, and new boots. Melancon is grateful for the outpouring
January 17, 2026
Within days of a Port Allen officer's offer to help, volunteers were on site assessing Ted Melancon's roof, organizing cleanup teams, and lining up contractors. A donor contributed $5,000 toward roofing materials as the community response grew quickly.
January 16, 2026
A Port Allen officer stepped up at a council meeting to offer help to a veteran facing property condemnation — and the community followed. The same night, the officer was promoted to Corporal.
January 15, 2026
The WBR Parish Council honored the Westside All-Stars 15U team for winning both the 2025 USSSA State and Regional Championships — the first titles for the parish rec program since 2018.
December 12, 2025
Thomas Jordan was feet from the top of Hamburger Hill when an RPG hit. The Brusly resident is one of two known survivors of the battle living in WBR Parish — and he never stopped serving after he came home.
December 02, 2025
Former department seeks to honor legacy with silhouette tribute where their service began PORT ALLEN – As the Port Allen Volunteer Fire Department winds down operations, the organization wants to leave behind a lasting tribute at Centennial Park—a firefighter silhouette memorial honoring decades of service at the site where the
November 12, 2025
Port Allen, LA – American Legion McKinley Bourg Post 160 held its annual awards dinner on October 28, 2025, recognizing students, veterans, and community members who exemplify service and citizenship in West Baton Rouge Parish. Boys State Students Honored The evening featured special recognition for two outstanding high school students who
November 05, 2025
Parishioners, volunteers, and contractors unite to preserve 93-year-old Brusly landmark 📅 PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT — October 21, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Friends of St. Francis Hall invites the community to a public meeting at the Addis VFW Hall to discuss preservation progress and future usage of St. Francis Hall. Attendees
October 21, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen City Council surprised longtime resident Hampton Craig with a citizenship award Wednesday night for his heroic actions during a house fire that saved lives and property on 13th Street. PORT ALLEN — In a touching ceremony that brought family and community together, the Port Allen
October 16, 2025
