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West Baton Rouge Says Goodbye to Sheriff Mike Cazes
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West Baton Rouge Says Goodbye to Sheriff Mike Cazes

BRUSLY — A packed St. John the Baptist Catholic Church said farewell Friday to former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes, who died November 24 at age 69. West Baton Rouge Says Goodbye to Sheriff Mike Cazes BRUSLY — A packed St. John the Baptist Catholic Church said farewell Friday to

John Summers December 01, 2025
Addis Council Approves Sewer Workaround, Declines HOA Property Donation
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Addis Council Approves Sewer Workaround, Declines HOA Property Donation

ADDIS — The Town Council approved a variance Monday allowing a commercial property owner to install a private treatment system rather than connect to municipal sewer, resolving a years-old infrastructure gap at Cane Ridge subdivision. The council also declined a request from Sugar Hollow's homeowners association to accept donation

John Summers November 26, 2025
New Brusly Restaurant Opens in Former Morales Grocery Building
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New Brusly Restaurant Opens in Former Morales Grocery Building

Cafe Oasis gets liquor license approval, aims for family-friendly atmosphere BRUSLY — The Brusly Town Council approved a liquor license Monday night for Cafe Oasis, a new restaurant opening in the former Morales Grocery Store building at 947 East Main Street across from the park. Owner Kimberly Paul told the council

John Summers November 25, 2025
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes Dies
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Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes Dies

PORT ALLEN — Former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Michael B. "Mike" Cazes passed away Monday morning. He was 68. Cazes dedicated 44 years to public service in West Baton Rouge Parish, serving as the parish's top law enforcement officer for two decades before retiring in June

John Summers November 24, 2025
WBRSO Seeks Public Help Identifying Theft Suspects
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WBRSO Seeks Public Help Identifying Theft Suspects

West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a theft at a business on Lobdell Highway earlier this month. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, an unknown male and female entered a local business along Lobdell Highway,

John Summers November 21, 2025
School Board Approves $1,200 December Supplement, Celebrates Shell Grant
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School Board Approves $1,200 December Supplement, Celebrates Shell Grant

Brusly Elementary teacher secures $15,000 for science lab while board addresses camera mandate costs November 19, 2025 – West Baton Rouge Parish The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved a $1,200 December supplement for employees Tuesday night and celebrated a $15,000 Shell science grant awarded to Brusly

John Summers November 21, 2025
Brusly Council Unanimously Supports Saint Francis Hall Preservation
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Brusly Council Unanimously Supports Saint Francis Hall Preservation

Historic Sardine Point chapel gets official town backing as fundraising continues BRUSLY — The town council unanimously approved a resolution Monday night supporting preservation of Saint Francis Hall, giving official backing to a fundraising effort that has raised $177,000 toward saving one of the last remaining structures from the abandoned

John Summers November 20, 2025
Brusly Gets Drainage Report With Potential to Reduce Flooding 1.5 Feet
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Brusly Gets Drainage Report With Potential to Reduce Flooding 1.5 Feet

Engineer presents phased solutions for four problem areas after months of analysis BRUSLY — Four months after identifying severe flooding problems on Allene Street, engineer Toby Fruge returned to the town council Monday night with detailed solutions that could reduce peak flood depths by one and a half feet. The Owen

John Summers November 19, 2025
Port Allen Approves Sewer Rate Increases to Meet Federal Grant Requirements
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Port Allen Approves Sewer Rate Increases to Meet Federal Grant Requirements

Average residential bills increase $8.73 monthly; commercial rates more than double PORT ALLEN – Port Allen residents will see sewer bills increase by approximately $8.73 per month starting with their March billing cycle, as the city council approved rate changes Wednesday night required to secure federal grant funding. The

John Summers November 18, 2025

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