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Brusly Council Approves Another Sewer Project Extension Despite Contractor Delays December 31st deadline marks second extension for troubled lagoon project BRUSLY — The town council voted 4-1 Monday night to approve change order number four for the sewer lagoon project, extending the completion deadline to December 31, 2025, despite ongoing
September 11, 2025
Special meeting reconfirms shift to part-time leadership under Butch Browning's Browning Associates LLC's continued service WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District Number One Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to formally abolish the full-time fire chief position and
September 10, 2025
223 calls for service handled as department seeks technology upgrades PORT ALLEN — Police Chief Donovan Mitchell reported 223 calls for service in August while requesting council approval for GPS fleet management systems during committee meetings Wednesday that covered law enforcement statistics, code enforcement updates, and municipal technology initiatives. August Police
September 08, 2025
Council addresses infrastructure financing and development projects while major highway timeline slips to 2027 PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $9.16 million sewer system bond ordinance and adopted the 2026 budget schedule while addressing multiple development proposals during Thursday night's regular meeting. $9.
September 04, 2025
Families who moved heaven and earth in 1932 rally again as October deadline approaches Three months after a packed community meeting saved St. Francis Hall from demolition, the descendant families of Sardine Point and the Cut Off community have launched an ambitious $150,000 fundraising campaign to preserve the 98-
September 03, 2025
275 direct jobs expected as SNT establishes first U.S. consolidated plant in former Trinity Marine building BRUSLY, La. — South Korea-based SNT Motiv and SNT Energy are investing $59.4 million to establish their first U.S. consolidated manufacturing facility in West Baton Rouge Parish, creating a domestic supply
September 02, 2025
Red Stick Model A Club brings vintage automobiles to showcase local heritage ADDIS — The Red Stick Model A Club of Baton Rouge brought automotive history to life Saturday morning at the Addis Museum, displaying classic Model A Fords while celebrating the town's rich railroad and community heritage. The
September 02, 2025
Three recreation facilities to receive new courts as parish responds to growing demand PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish has approved nearly $800,000 for pickleball facilities across three recreation centers, responding to surging interest in one of America's fastest-growing sports. The Parish Council unanimously accepted a
August 28, 2025
Council expected to tackle major infrastructure financing while setting timeline for next year's budget process PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider a $9.16 million bond ordinance for sewer system improvements and adoption of the 2026 budget schedule during tonight's regular meeting
August 28, 2025
