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98-year-old civic organization creates living memorial at LSU AgCenter PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Garden Club dedicated its "Beauty of Life" pink garden Tuesday at the LSU AgCenter, a breast cancer awareness memorial that honors cancer survivors and victims throughout the parish. The ceremony, held during Breast
October 01, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen Middle School was placed on precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning after a student received an anonymous social media message threatening to "blow up" the school at 2:30 PM Wednesday, prompting a thorough investigation and enhanced security measures. PORT ALLEN — Port Allen Middle
September 24, 2025
Karen White unanimously appointed as replacement, bringing municipal law expertise to smooth transition ADDIS — Dana Larpenteur's retirement after 48 years as Addis Town Attorney marks the end of an era for the small West Baton Rouge Parish community, with Mayor David Toups noting that Larpenteur "wrote most
September 17, 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
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
Port Allen partnership with United Riders creates successful inaugural cycling event PORT ALLEN – Dozens of cyclists gathered at Cohn Elementary School Saturday evening for the first community bike ride organized through a partnership between the City of Port Allen and United Riders Bike Club of Baton Rouge. The August 2nd
August 19, 2025