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Port Allen promoted three officers, created a new assistant chief position, and authorized $13,000 for smart speed signs the chief can control from his phone — the department's biggest modernization in years.
July 15, 2025
A Gulf disturbance moving out of Florida carries a 30% development chance and a heavy rain threat for the north-central Gulf Coast through the end of the week — right at peak hurricane season.
July 14, 2025
Jacie Lee, 3, went missing from Port Allen's Antonio Subdivision area and was found in a neighbor's swimming pool. She was transported to a Plaquemine hospital where she was pronounced dead. WBRSO is investigating as an accidental drowning.
July 02, 2025
A manufactured home on Nolan David Road was destroyed after a resident struck a match following a reported gas leak that parish utilities had checked earlier in the day. Two adults were taken to the burn unit.
June 30, 2025
A black bear was spotted near Maple Street and Erwin Avenue in Erwinville Friday, prompting WBRSO to advise residents to stay indoors. Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries took over the response by 5:15 p.m.
June 13, 2025
Terry Coye retired from Port Allen City Hall after 29 years of service — and the city sent him off with a police escort and a crowd lining the streets from City Hall to his home.
June 09, 2025
Everything West Baton Rouge Parish residents need to prepare for hurricane season — local sandbag locations, evacuation maps, supply recommendations, emergency contacts, and where to get accurate storm information.
June 04, 2025
Two Port Allen police officers spotted smoke coming from an attic across the street during a routine shift change and called it in before flames developed. Their quick action saved the home on Court Street.
June 02, 2025
