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Billy Hebert reveals how Morley went from 400+ residents to complete abandonment in just 20 years West Baton Rouge Museum – A standing-room-only crowd gathered Saturday morning to learn the remarkable and tragic history of Morley, Louisiana – West Baton Rouge Parish's own ghost town that once bustled
August 13, 2025
Tragedy Transformed: Foundations Unite for Community Softball Tournament Caroline Grace Gill Foundation hosts co-ed tournament August 9-10 while promoting safety technology and academic scholarships Two foundations born from a devastating December 31, 2022 police pursuit crash united this weekend at Alexander Park in Brusly, demonstrating how families can
August 11, 2025
Police Chief Mitchell joins residents to rebuild community safety partnerships PORT ALLEN — A small but determined group of residents gathered recently to revive Port Allen's Neighborhood Watch program, starting in The Oaks subdivision as part of a broader effort to strengthen community-police partnerships throughout the city. Police
August 07, 2025
Addis VFW Post 3785 made a house call to honor a 100-year-old WWII Navy veteran who couldn't attend her own ceremony. Across town, a two-heart-transplant veteran and longtime city councilman received recognition for four decades of veteran advocacy.
July 30, 2025
About two dozen people showed up to the WBR Animal Shelter's adoption event Saturday. The staff rotated every dog through the splash pool anyway. That tells you everything you need to know about the people who work there.
July 29, 2025
WBR Parish Library installed free Narcan boxes at both branches — no cost to taxpayers, funded by pharmaceutical lawsuit settlements. Anonymous access, available 24 hours. A single dose normally costs over $60.
July 28, 2025
Clerice "Clo" Lacy — the first woman to serve as Port Allen's at-large councilwoman — died unexpectedly over the weekend. Her annual back-to-school giveaway will go on as a tribute to everything she stood for.
July 08, 2025
Dozens of parishioners packed a June 25 community meeting at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to push back on a $1.35 million renovation plan that would demolish the 95-year-old St. Francis Hall. The building committee admitted it never discussed the hall's historical significance.
July 08, 2025
Freedom rings loudest when citizens stay informed and hold their leaders accountable. A Fourth of July message from WBR Independent to West Baton Rouge Parish.
July 04, 2025
