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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 bid
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
Two resolutions tonight would change fire chief role to part-time consultant, but documents reveal additional undisclosed taxpayer benefits UPDATE 5:00 PM: The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet tonight at 5:00 PM to vote on these resolutions. This story will be updated with results following the vote.
August 28, 2025
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH – Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures on LA 1 both northbound and southbound Tuesday and Wednesday nights next week as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development prepares for the next traffic switch in the ongoing Intracoastal Bridge replacement project. When and Where * Dates: Tuesday, September
August 26, 2025
Parish bypassed eligible candidates, ignored State Examiner warnings, proposes part-time "fix" Bottom Line Up Front: West Baton Rouge Parish has used a contractor arrangement for Fire Chief duties for over three years, ignoring Louisiana civil service law requirements. An emergency Fire Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August
August 25, 2025
Multi-parish investigation recovers 11 firearms, leads to charges against teenagers WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — Four suspects, including three juveniles, face burglary charges after a string of vehicle break-ins Thursday morning yielded at least 15 stolen firearms and prompted a round-the-clock investigation spanning multiple parishes. Sheriff Jeff Bergeron announced the arrests
August 23, 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
Three fatalities in 15 months, two tied to suspected contraband, prompt policy changes PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has announced security reforms after three inmate deaths in 15 months, with two occurring in just six months, raised serious questions about contraband entering the detention center.
August 19, 2025
Former Port Allen Mayor Derek Lewis Charged with Rape, Second Arrest Made Derek Lewis, 64, who served federal prison time for corruption, now faces sexual misconduct and alcohol charges involving workplace juvenile ADDIS — Former Port Allen Mayor Derek Lewis was arrested Tuesday by West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's
August 18, 2025