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Owner commits to midnight closing; police chief to monitor incidents PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen City Council approved alcohol license renewals for 10 establishments on December 10, but not before a pointed discussion about ongoing safety concerns at French Quarter Bar & Daiquiri on Court Street. The establishment has been
January 05, 2026
$137,000 pledged toward renovation; choir conflicts and catechism scheduling drive preservation urgency BRUSLY — One Month after descendants launched a campaign to save St. Francis Hall from demolition, fundraising has reached $137,000 toward a project now estimated between $120,000 and $160,000, depending on how extensively the century-old
October 02, 2025
Neighbor's 3-hour hose effort praised as heroic before and during professional response PORT ALLEN — A house fire on 13th Street Monday night displaced two residents—a father and son from the Dunn family—who were fortunately away from home when the blaze started around 8 PM. The fire
September 19, 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
Council expected to tackle major infrastructure financing while setting timeline for next year's budget process PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider a $9.16 million bond ordinance for sewer system improvements and adoption of the 2026 budget schedule during tonight's regular meeting
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
Multi-parish investigation recovers 11 firearms, leads to charges against teenagers WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — Four suspects, including three juveniles, face burglary charges after a string of vehicle break-ins Thursday morning yielded at least 15 stolen firearms and prompted a round-the-clock investigation spanning multiple parishes. Sheriff Jeff Bergeron announced the arrests
August 23, 2025
Town lands major capital outlay projects after years of advocacy while maintaining strong financial position ADDIS — The Town of Addis secured $10.5 million in state capital outlay funding for two major infrastructure projects while receiving a clean audit report that shows strong financial management despite significant litigation costs, officials
August 20, 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