The Vision Project collects donations for shelters, senior centers, and nursing homes across the parish PORT ALLEN — A local nonprofit turned Martin Luther King Jr. Day into action on January 19th, collecting winter essentials for organizations that serve some of the area's most vulnerable residents. The Vision Project,
February 03, 2026
Some claims verified, others lack documentation or full picture Parish President Jason Manola delivered his State of the Parish address last month, highlighting what he called historic progress on fire protection, infrastructure, and grant funding during his administration. A WBR Independent review of audited financial statements and budget hearing transcripts
February 03, 2026
Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of council members' names. BRUSLY — The Town Council voted 4-1 on Jan. 12 to begin assessing $500-per-day liquidated damages against Spinks Construction for continued delays on the $3.7 million sewer lagoon improvement project. The decision
February 02, 2026
PORT ALLEN, LA — A West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office investigation has uncovered a check fraud scheme that targeted two local businesses, resulting in five arrests and warrants for four additional suspects. Sheriff Jeff Bergeron reports the investigation began in early July 2025 after detectives identified multiple instances
January 30, 2026
Community raises nearly $7,700 as volunteers race 39-day deadline PORT ALLEN – Addis VFW Post 3785 has assumed responsibility as fiscal agent for the community relief fund supporting Teddy Melancon, the Port Allen resident facing property condemnation who drew citywide support after appearing before the City Council earlier this month.
January 27, 2026
The Addis Town Council unanimously approved a request from First Baptist Church of Addis to subdivide approximately 34 acres of agricultural property along Highway 1 South, clearing the way for the church to sell a 13-acre portion to an adjacent landowner. The January 13 vote followed a 5-1 recommendation from
January 27, 2026
Mother and son identified as victims; fire officials acknowledged volunteer shortage after earlier fire ERWINVILLE — A 72-year-old woman and her 48-year-old son died in an early morning house fire Saturday in Erwinville, according to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office. Gloria Decuir and Kevin Decuir were killed in
January 26, 2026
PORT ALLEN — A Port Allen man has been arrested on five counts of second degree rape involving a juvenile victim, and two additional individuals have been charged for failing to report the crimes to law enforcement. Sheriff Jeff Bergeron announced that on the morning of January 23, deputies with the
January 24, 2026
PORT ALLEN — Organizers coordinating the community effort to help Theodore "Ted" Melancon met Saturday to plan next steps and give the veteran some privacy. New clothes were delivered to Melancon, including flannel shirts, undershirts, underwear, socks, jeans, a belt, and new boots. Melancon is grateful for the outpouring
January 17, 2026