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Addis resident's public criticism echoes WBR Independent's documented pattern of reactive governance Addis resident Daryl Gauthier's recent letter to The Advocate calling out West Baton Rouge Parish government for "ineffective" leadership and poor planning echoes concerns that WBR Independent has documented through
June 11, 2025
Commuters Should Plan New Routes as Bridge Demolition Phase Begins PORT ALLEN, La. – A major traffic pattern change is coming to the Port Allen area Thursday night that will permanently alter how thousands of commuters travel between West Baton Rouge Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish. Beginning Thursday night, June
June 10, 2025
Community Celebrates Terry Coye's Dedication to Public Service PORT ALLEN, La. – After nearly three decades of dedicated service to the City of Port Allen, Terry Coye has officially retired from his position at Port Allen City Hall, marking the end of a distinguished 29-year career in municipal government.
June 09, 2025
West Baton Rouge Parish residents demonstrate the power of neighbors helping neighbors Brusly LA - In the wake of a devastating house fire that destroyed a family's home on Live Oak Drive Saturday afternoon, the West Baton Rouge Parish community has responded with an extraordinary outpouring of support
June 08, 2025
Frustrated property owners detail thousands in damages as officials pledge ongoing drainage improvements ADDIS, La. - Tensions ran high at Tuesday's town council meeting on May 13 as residents voiced mounting frustration over recurring flooding that has plagued the community for years, with some property owners reporting losses
June 05, 2025
PORT ALLEN , LA – The West Baton Rouge Parish Council held public meetings on May 8 and May 22, 2025, covering zoning changes, drainage initiatives, emergency services funding, and a newly approved moratorium on carbon capture and sequestration storage (CCSS) projects. The meetings included both routine parish updates and contentious debate
June 04, 2025
Prepared by WBR Independent Last updated: June 2025 📅 Hurricane Season Timeline Season Dates: June 1 – November 30 Louisiana residents know hurricane season isn’t about "if"—it’s about "when." This master guide was created specifically for West Baton Rouge Parish residents, with local resources, preparation
June 04, 2025
Announcing the Launch of WBRIndependent.com West Baton Rouge Parish is growing. Changing. Making decisions that will shape our communities for decades. But too often, those decisions happen quietly — in meetings few attend, with language few understand, and consequences that few realize until it’s too late. That doesn’t
May 05, 2025