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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: West Baton Rouge Parish Library's 4.1-mill tax renewal failed in March due to low voter turnout, leaving the parish's only library system with enough reserves to operate through 2026 before facing potential closure or severe cuts. The West Baton Rouge Parish
September 17, 2025
Historic Acadian chapel relocation project needs $240,000 in pledges by month's end BRUSLY — The preservation group working to save St. Francis Hall is approaching their September 30 deadline with three weeks remaining to secure $240,000 in pledges needed to relocate the historic 1930s building to St.
September 16, 2025
Community event promises "fun-filled color flying day" with activities for all ages The West Baton Rouge Parish Library will transform into a vibrant celebration Saturday, September 20th, as families gather for the inaugural Family Color Run—a free community event featuring face painting, snowcones, outdoor games, and of
September 09, 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
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
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
Billy Hebert reveals how Morley went from 400+ residents to complete abandonment in just 20 years West Baton Rouge Museum – A standing-room-only crowd gathered Saturday morning to learn the remarkable and tragic history of Morley, Louisiana – West Baton Rouge Parish's own ghost town that once bustled with over
August 13, 2025