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The Port Allen City Council takes up a full agenda Wednesday including the marshal ordinance, a new school resource officer hire, a motorcycle for the traffic division, and an executive session on officer discipline. Here's what to know ahead of the 5:30 meeting.
August 12, 2026
Brusly hires Mike Guillot as public works director, switches to 365 Labs for body cameras, brings on new officer Jalen Mack, and announces the Full Moon Market at St. James Park.
August 11, 2026
A representative of Browning Associates LLC told the WBR Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners on July 23 that call volumes rose nearly 12% in the first half of 2026 while average response times improved by 28 seconds compared to the same period last year.
August 04, 2026
A new state law will strip City Marshal Sonny Massey of his police powers on January 1 unless the Port Allen City Council votes to authorize them. The ordinance request drew pushback from council members over the marshal's ticket-writing program.
August 03, 2026
The Addis Town Council approved a $50,000 property purchase on 5th Street, donated two police vehicles to the Port Allen City Marshal and debated whether the town's noise ordinance gives officers enough tools to enforce complaints about loud music.
July 31, 2026
After months of public comments and rumors about a potential federal facility, Parish President Jason Manola confirmed last Thursday that Community Coffee LLC has submitted a zoning determination request for 2070 Commercial Drive. The council also approved road bids and the 2027 budget schedule.
July 29, 2026
Port Allen is one step closer to a new wastewater treatment facility after the council approved funding for a land appraisal. Here's what else happened at the July 8 meeting.
July 27, 2026
Brusly hires a deputy from the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, pays out the final retainage on the street overlay, introduces a rezoning on West Main, buys employment practices and cyber insurance, and surpluses aging police gear for Port Allen.
July 22, 2026
New Cohn Elementary opens Sept. 2 but permanent cabinets are delayed. The school board also switched to twice-monthly payroll, approved new student promotion rules and discussed funding $1.4 million in teacher stipends with local money.
July 17, 2026
