Small crowd doesn't dampen staff spirits at weekend adoption event PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Animal Shelter's "Come Have Hot Dogs with Our Hot Dogs" event Saturday morning drew a smaller crowd than organizers hoped, but the dedication shown by shelter staff
July 29, 2025
West Baton Rouge Parish Library has installed free Narcan distribution boxes at both branches, providing anonymous access to life-saving overdose reversal medication funded by pharmaceutical lawsuit settlements. Library Director Tamie O'Berry Martin announced the initiative Thursday, which came about after seeing a similar program at West Feliciana Library.
July 28, 2025
Engineer presents detailed modeling showing water backing up into residents' yards BRUSLY — A comprehensive drainage study presented to the town council last Monday night revealed significant flooding issues in the Elaine Street and New Orleans Quarters area, with computer modeling showing water backing up into residents' yards during
July 24, 2025
Multiple streets affected July 28 - August 1 for transmission pole replacement Port Allen, LA - Entergy will conduct major electric transmission system upgrades requiring significant traffic disruptions across several Port Allen streets next week. COMPLETE STREET CLOSURES (No Traffic Allowed) Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1: * Avenue A
July 24, 2025
Thursday, July 24, 2025 * 5:00 PM - Fire Board Meeting * 5:30 PM - Parish Council Meeting * Location: Government Building, 880 N. Alexander Ave, Port Allen Fire Board (5:00 PM) Brief agenda with routine items: * Approve minutes from April meeting * Fire Chief report * Consider surplus equipment item * Public
July 23, 2025
3-1 vote sends reduced $70,000 request to Water Sector for funding decision BRUSLY — After heated debate over contractor accountability, the town council voted 3-1 last Monday night to approve a reduced $70,000 change order for the troubled sewer lagoon project—but only after successfully negotiating nearly $24,000
July 23, 2025
Four Properties Under Review as Residents Seek Clearer Reporting Process PORT ALLEN - The city is reviewing four properties for potential condemnation while residents seek clearer procedures for reporting blighted properties and code violations. Current Cases Mayor Terecita Pattan confirmed four properties are currently under evaluation by inspector Mr. Altazan:
July 22, 2025
Motorists should plan alternate routes as DOTD work affects key LA 1 corridor West Baton Rouge Parish drivers face significant traffic disruptions this week as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development continues Phase II of the LA 1 Port Allen Canal Bridge Replacement project. Full Ramp Closure Thursday Night
July 21, 2025
Brusly High wrestler Iranie Harrison recognized for groundbreaking achievements July 16, 2025 - West Baton Rouge Parish The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board celebrated a historic achievement Wednesday night, honoring Brusly High School wrestler Iranie Harrison for her unprecedented success on the mat. Harrison, competing in the 185-pound division,
July 16, 2025