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48-year-old faces multiple charges after agents complete multi-month case PORT ALLEN — A multi-month narcotics investigation by the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office has resulted in the arrest of a 48-year-old Port Allen man on methamphetamine distribution charges. Sheriff Jeff Bergeron announced that WBRSO Narcotics Agents arrested Ira
August 01, 2025
West Baton Rouge Parish residents endure daily gridlock, but officials have tools to act now rather than wait for slow state process By John Summers | WBR Independent West Baton Rouge Parish commuters face a choice every evening: sit in traffic for 45 minutes or take back roads that weren'
July 31, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: West Baton Rouge Parish will hold public hearings on August 13 and August 28 for four separate zoning requests affecting properties on Horner Road, Ramblin Road, Poydras Bayou Drive, and Rosedale Road. The West Baton Rouge Parish Council has scheduled public hearings for four zoning amendment
July 29, 2025
West Baton Rouge Parish Library has installed free Narcan distribution boxes at both branches, providing anonymous access to life-saving overdose reversal medication funded by pharmaceutical lawsuit settlements. Library Director Tamie O'Berry Martin announced the initiative Thursday, which came about after seeing a similar program at West Feliciana Library.
July 28, 2025
Thursday, July 24, 2025 * 5:00 PM - Fire Board Meeting * 5:30 PM - Parish Council Meeting * Location: Government Building, 880 N. Alexander Ave, Port Allen Fire Board (5:00 PM) Brief agenda with routine items: * Approve minutes from April meeting * Fire Chief report * Consider surplus equipment item * Public
July 23, 2025
3-1 vote sends reduced $70,000 request to Water Sector for funding decision BRUSLY — After heated debate over contractor accountability, the town council voted 3-1 last Monday night to approve a reduced $70,000 change order for the troubled sewer lagoon project—but only after successfully negotiating nearly $24,000
July 23, 2025
Four Properties Under Review as Residents Seek Clearer Reporting Process PORT ALLEN - The city is reviewing four properties for potential condemnation while residents seek clearer procedures for reporting blighted properties and code violations. Current Cases Mayor Terecita Pattan confirmed four properties are currently under evaluation by inspector Mr. Altazan:
July 22, 2025
Motorists should plan alternate routes as DOTD work affects key LA 1 corridor West Baton Rouge Parish drivers face significant traffic disruptions this week as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development continues Phase II of the LA 1 Port Allen Canal Bridge Replacement project. Full Ramp Closure Thursday Night
July 21, 2025
Brusly High wrestler Iranie Harrison recognized for groundbreaking achievements July 16, 2025 - West Baton Rouge Parish The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board celebrated a historic achievement Wednesday night, honoring Brusly High School wrestler Iranie Harrison for her unprecedented success on the mat. Harrison, competing in the 185-pound division,
July 16, 2025