Downtown restaurant development focus with potential police department space PORT ALLEN — The city council unanimously approved accepting the donation of the historic D'Agostino Building from Future Port Allen LLC during a special meeting Wednesday, as the Phillips family stepped forward to preserve one of West Baton Rouge Parish&
September 05, 2025
Council addresses infrastructure financing and development projects while major highway timeline slips to 2027 PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $9.16 million sewer system bond ordinance and adopted the 2026 budget schedule while addressing multiple development proposals during Thursday night's regular meeting. $9.
September 04, 2025
Families who moved heaven and earth in 1932 rally again as October deadline approaches Three months after a packed community meeting saved St. Francis Hall from demolition, the descendant families of Sardine Point and the Cut Off community have launched an ambitious $150,000 fundraising campaign to preserve the 98-year-old
September 03, 2025
275 direct jobs expected as SNT establishes first U.S. consolidated plant in former Trinity Marine building BRUSLY, La. — South Korea-based SNT Motiv and SNT Energy are investing $59.4 million to establish their first U.S. consolidated manufacturing facility in West Baton Rouge Parish, creating a domestic supply chain
September 02, 2025
Red Stick Model A Club brings vintage automobiles to showcase local heritage ADDIS — The Red Stick Model A Club of Baton Rouge brought automotive history to life Saturday morning at the Addis Museum, displaying classic Model A Fords while celebrating the town's rich railroad and community heritage. The
September 02, 2025
Three recreation facilities to receive new courts as parish responds to growing demand PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish has approved nearly $800,000 for pickleball facilities across three recreation centers, responding to surging interest in one of America's fastest-growing sports. The Parish Council unanimously accepted a bid
August 28, 2025
Council expected to tackle major infrastructure financing while setting timeline for next year's budget process PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider a $9.16 million bond ordinance for sewer system improvements and adoption of the 2026 budget schedule during tonight's regular meeting
August 28, 2025
Two resolutions tonight would change fire chief role to part-time consultant, but documents reveal additional undisclosed taxpayer benefits UPDATE 5:00 PM: The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet tonight at 5:00 PM to vote on these resolutions. This story will be updated with results following the vote.
August 28, 2025
Building on our previous reporting about civil service violations in WBR's fire chief hiring, new evidence reveals the full scope of why parish officials were willing to bypass legal requirements for Butch Browning. The Bigger Picture As WBR Independent previously reported, Parish President Riley "Peewee" Berthelot
August 27, 2025