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Council weighs granting mayor emergency contract authority while land negotiations advance on Allendale property PORT ALLEN — The city's sewer treatment system is running on just two of five needed blowers, City Engineer Tony Arikol told the Public Works Committee on February 5, calling the situation critical as the
February 10, 2026
By John Summers | WBR Independent Published: February 9, 2026 BRUSLY — The Brusly Town Council's Feb. 2 committee meeting laid bare a growing dispute with a defaulted sewer lagoon contractor, revealed that road overlay bids have exceeded state thresholds, and previewed a residential variance request headed for formal action
February 09, 2026
Council fills long-vacant administrative post, overhauls employee pay, and addresses audit improvements PORT ALLEN – Editor's note: WBR Independent continues to follow the situation at 626 Gladiolus Street. We are working to bring all sides of the story together for a follow-up to our earlier coverage. This article covers
February 04, 2026
Some claims verified, others lack documentation or full picture Parish President Jason Manola delivered his State of the Parish address last month, highlighting what he called historic progress on fire protection, infrastructure, and grant funding during his administration. A WBR Independent review of audited financial statements and budget hearing transcripts
February 03, 2026
Editor's Note: This story reported on the unanimous preliminary plat approval in January 2026. The final plat was approved at the following month's meeting, with Councilwoman Bliss Bernard casting the lone dissenting vote. This story has been updated to reflect that clarification. April 16, 2026 The
January 27, 2026
New site superintendent promises completion in two months; council considers 30-day extension vs. liquidated damages BRUSLY — The town's troubled sewer lagoon project is now operating without a valid contract after Spinks Construction missed its December 31 deadline, leaving the council to decide tonight whether to grant another time
January 12, 2026
December 3 committee meetings and December 10 regular meeting recap PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen City Council certified election results, introduced salary increases for elected officials, and approved several community projects during its December meetings. Here's what happened: Police Department Tax Renewal Certified The council formally certified the
January 06, 2026
"We will find a solution," councilman promises after voting no A West Baton Rouge family's request to subdivide land they've owned for generations failed by a single vote on Dec. 11 — not because the council opposed it, but because the parish's own
January 06, 2026
Tenaska representatives outlined plans for the Live Oak CCS Hub to landowners and community members at a town hall at the Port Allen Community Center on Dec. 4, presenting technical details of a carbon capture and storage project that would span West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes. The project would
December 15, 2025