Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen City Council approved hiring an experienced officer returning to the department, introduced ordinances increasing utility deposits and reconnect fees, and received updates on correcting 2023-24 audit findings. PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen City Council conducted regular business Wednesday night, addressing personnel decisions, utility rate
October 16, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: West Baton Rouge Parish voters decide November 15th whether to renew two 12-mill school taxes generating $18.8 million annually for teacher and staff salaries. Both are renewals of existing taxes, not new assessments—but together they represent 34% of the school budget and 61% of
October 15, 2025
Same officials who also sit as the fire board deny item-specific public comment, approve fees 4× the state standard after business owner warns of "pre-made decisions" Bottom Line Up Front: The West Baton Rouge Parish Council voted unanimously Thursday Oct 9th, 2025 to support public records fees four
October 14, 2025
Recently Revived Program Addresses Suspected Drug Deals as Police Share Critical Scam Warnings PORT ALLEN — Suspected drug activity in residential driveways and sophisticated scams targeting elderly residents dominated discussion at the Port Allen Neighborhood Watch meeting September 24th, drawing Mayor Terecita Pattan and police officials to address growing community concerns.
October 13, 2025
Voters Choose Systematic Reform Approach After Ticketing Scandal Updated October 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — Duane Vince decisively won the Ward 2 Constable special election Saturday, defeating Amanda Southon with 59% of the vote in a race focused on restoring public trust after the previous
October 11, 2025
Police warn parents they'll be held legally accountable as vandalism complaints surge during Homecoming Week BRUSLY — What started as traditional Homecoming Week pranks has escalated into criminal activity, prompting Brusly and Addis police departments to issue a stern warning to parents: know where your children are, or face
October 09, 2025
Council to vote on supporting policy that would charge $1 per page while Louisiana charges $0.25 PORT ALLEN, LA — West Baton Rouge Parish Council will vote Thursday on a resolution supporting fee increases for public records requests, raising concerns about transparency and public access to government documents. The resolution
October 08, 2025
Council moves forward on street repairs, utility rate changes, and subdivision ordinance amendments PORT ALLEN – The Port Allen City Council held its regular meeting October 1st, addressing public safety concerns, infrastructure improvements, and proposed changes to utility rates and development ordinances. Police Report Shows Active September Assistant Police Chief Revay
October 07, 2025
23-year-old apprehended following extensive search involving drones, canines, and air support ERWINVILLE, LA — Randall Boyett, the 23-year-old inmate who escaped custody Monday morning after jumping from a transport van, is back in custody following a daylong manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's
October 06, 2025