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Construction contract comes in $2M over target but board locks in pricing amid rising inflation PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board unanimously approved a $25,069,200 guaranteed maximum price for the Cohn project Tuesday night, despite the cost coming in several million dollars higher than originally
August 26, 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
Annual audit shows financial gains, notes procurement and payroll issues West Baton Rouge Parish ended 2024 with $124 million in net assets, an increase of $10 million from the previous year, according to annual audit reports covering the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, presented to the Parish Council Thursday
August 18, 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
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
Port Allen officials tackle administrative workload while residents seek faster action on problem properties PORT ALLEN – The Port Allen City Council addressed mounting administrative demands and ongoing code enforcement challenges during committee meetings August 6th and the regular meeting August 13th, with Mayor Terecita Pattan requesting new staff positions while
August 14, 2025
Council receives LMA award for text messaging system while tackling property enforcement challenges BRUSLY — The Brusly Town Council held its committee meeting Monday, August 4th, addressing ongoing derelict property enforcement, progress on the sewer lagoon project, and various municipal improvements. Derelict Property Updates Show Mixed Progress Mayor Scot Rhodes provided
August 12, 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
Computer modeling shows water backing up into yards on Elaine Street and in New Orleans Quarters during a 6-inch, 6-hour storm. The engineer says undersized culverts and a subdivision that blocked historic drainage paths are the main culprits.
July 24, 2025
