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Both eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 10 across the Mississippi River Bridge were closed for nearly nine hours overnight after a person climbed the bridge's superstructure and refused to come down. According to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, the incident began around 9:
October 28, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen voters will decide November 15th whether to renew a 5.020-mill police department tax generating $285,000 annually—funding that Police Chief Donovan V. Mitchell says keeps patrol vehicles running and officers equipped, but won't improve the department's already-strong 3-5
October 28, 2025
Homeowner able to return after neighbors spot fire, first responders contain blaze PORT ALLEN — A fire on Atchafalaya Street in Port Allen was quickly contained Monday afternoon after an alert neighbor spotted the blaze and called 911, allowing fire crews to save the home with minimal damage. Butch Browning praised
October 27, 2025
ADDIS — The Addis Town Council declined to move forward with a proposed $10 million road extension project Monday night and later tabled a $25,000+ sewer line request for a commercial property, highlighting ongoing disagreement over how the town should handle growth, access, and infrastructure costs. The October 14 meeting
October 27, 2025
Brusly Officer Saves Woman from Bridge Suicide Attempt Corporal Corey Miller receives department's highest honor for life-saving intervention BRUSLY — Corporal Corey Miller's quick thinking and decisive action prevented a young woman from jumping off the Mississippi River Bridge in September, earning him the Brusly Police Department&
October 23, 2025
Attorney General questions parish government on identical council/fire board membership EDITOR'S NOTE (October 28, 2025): WBR Independent received official closure letters from the Louisiana Attorney General's office on October 28, 2025, following the corrective meetings reported in this story. The AG's office accepted
October 22, 2025
Parishioners, volunteers, and contractors unite to preserve 93-year-old Brusly landmark 📅 PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT — October 21, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Friends of St. Francis Hall invites the community to a public meeting at the Addis VFW Hall to discuss preservation progress and future usage of St. Francis Hall. Attendees can honor
October 21, 2025
Council addresses emergency services funding, rezoning requests, and property condemnations during Oct. 9 regular meeting PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council conducted its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 9, addressing public records policies, emergency services funding, rezoning requests, and property condemnations. Public Records Fee Structure Updated The council voted
October 20, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen City Council surprised longtime resident Hampton Craig with a citizenship award Wednesday night for his heroic actions during a house fire that saved lives and property on 13th Street. PORT ALLEN — In a touching ceremony that brought family and community together, the Port Allen
October 16, 2025