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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
Brusly negotiated Spinks Construction's $93,706 change order down to $70,000 — then voted 3-1 to approve it, contingent on Water Sector covering 70%. The lone dissenting vote: the contractor breached contract and should be held to it.
July 23, 2025
Port Allen is reviewing four properties for condemnation while residents ask how to report blighted properties. City Attorney Evan Alvarez outlined the multi-step legal process required before the city can act.
July 22, 2025
Brusly High's Iranie Harrison became the first LHSAA-sanctioned girls state wrestling champion in school history — a two-time city champion, two-time All-Metro selection, and this summer's Team Louisiana representative in Indianapolis.
July 16, 2025
Port Allen is launching paid student internships, a Senior Roundup, community bike rides, and a running club partnership — while passing three federal compliance resolutions required just to repair sewer lines already in the ground.
July 16, 2025
Brusly's sewer lagoon contractor wants $93,706 for bridge access problems discovered in February 2024 — but waited more than a year to submit the change order. A federal deadline is now forcing the town to decide between paying up or going to court.
July 14, 2025
Port Allen collected 116% of projected revenues in FY2024-25 — but faces doubled vehicle insurance costs and an election bill that jumped from $3,400 to $21,000. Strong income, growing expenses.
July 11, 2025
WBR Parish Council threatened to cut the Council on Aging's millage unless it spends down its $5.4 million fund balance — while budget documents show the parish itself sits on over $54 million in reserves across all departments, including a Criminal Court with 11.3 years of operating reserves.
July 07, 2025
West Baton Rouge Parish is considering $9.2 million in sewer revenue bonds at a June 26 public hearing — financed through utility fees rather than general taxes. The state required the study after identifying system deficiencies.
June 25, 2025
