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Tragedy Transformed: Foundations Unite for Community Softball Tournament Caroline Grace Gill Foundation hosts co-ed tournament August 9-10 while promoting safety technology and academic scholarships Two foundations born from a devastating December 31, 2022 police pursuit crash united this weekend at Alexander Park in Brusly, demonstrating how families can transform unimaginable
August 11, 2025
Police Chief Mitchell joins residents to rebuild community safety partnerships PORT ALLEN — A small but determined group of residents gathered recently to revive Port Allen's Neighborhood Watch program, starting in The Oaks subdivision as part of a broader effort to strengthen community-police partnerships throughout the city. Police Chief
August 07, 2025
Regional groups ensure recognition reaches from WWII heroes to current veteran leaders ADDIS — Regional veteran organizations including the Addis VFW Post 3785, Port Allen American Legion Post 160, and Westside Honor Guard have honored veterans spanning eight decades of service, from a centenarian World War II Navy veteran to a
July 30, 2025
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
Election Expenses Jump to $21,000 While Insurance Costs Double PORT ALLEN - The city closed fiscal year 2024-25 with strong revenue performance but faces significant unexpected cost increases that will challenge the current budget, Finance Director Adrian Daigle told the council Wednesday. Budget Performance The city's general
July 11, 2025
Former at-large councilwoman and community champion dies unexpectedly, leaving legacy of service and love PORT ALLEN — The City of Port Allen is mourning the unexpected loss of Clerice Lacy, the first woman to serve as at-large councilwoman and a tireless advocate who dedicated her life to lifting up others in
July 08, 2025
Community meeting draws passionate debate over renovation plans that would demolish 95-year-old building By John Summers, WBR Independent A packed community meeting at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Wednesday evening June 25th revealed deep divisions over parish renovation plans that would demolish the historic St. Francis Hall to
July 08, 2025
On this Fourth of July, we celebrate the freedoms that make our nation great and the principles that guide our work here at WBR Independent. 248 years ago, our founders declared that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed. Today, that principle lives on in every city
July 04, 2025