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Former Port Allen Mayor Derek Lewis Charged with Rape, Second Arrest Made Derek Lewis, 64, who served federal prison time for corruption, now faces sexual misconduct and alcohol charges involving workplace juvenile ADDIS — Former Port Allen Mayor Derek Lewis was arrested Tuesday by West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's
August 18, 2025
Council votes unanimously to condemn structure while allowing time for family to evaluate repair costs PORT ALLEN – The Port Allen City Council unanimously voted Wednesday night to condemn a deteriorating property at 1134 Avenue C while giving the owner until September 10th to assess whether repairs are financially feasible. The
August 15, 2025
Port Allen officials tackle administrative workload while residents seek faster action on problem properties PORT ALLEN – The Port Allen City Council addressed mounting administrative demands and ongoing code enforcement challenges during committee meetings August 6th and the regular meeting August 13th, with Mayor Terecita Pattan requesting new staff positions while
August 14, 2025
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 5:30 PM Government Building, 880 N. Alexander Ave, Port Allen Major Financial Decisions $9.16 Million Sewer System Bond Public Hearing * What: Public hearing on massive revenue bond financing for sewer improvements * Why it matters: Largest infrastructure borrowing in years for critical sewer system
August 13, 2025
Multiple tactical deputies deployed to serve warrant on armed and dangerous suspect PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Special Response Team assisted the Louisiana State Police Fugitive Task Force in executing a search and arrest warrant Tuesday afternoon at a residence on Tracy Porter in Port
August 12, 2025
Council receives LMA award for text messaging system while tackling property enforcement challenges BRUSLY — The Brusly Town Council held its committee meeting Monday, August 4th, addressing ongoing derelict property enforcement, progress on the sewer lagoon project, and various municipal improvements. Derelict Property Updates Show Mixed Progress Mayor Scot Rhodes provided
August 12, 2025
West Baton Rouge Parish Coroner identifies 22-year-old Houston resident PORT ALLEN — The body of a 22-year-old Houston man reported missing in Texas was found in Port Allen earlier this week, officials confirmed Thursday. Xavier Drake, 22, was reported missing in Houston after he was last heard from on July 25,
August 07, 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
Multiple dogs need homes immediately as shelter faces space crisis WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — The West Baton Rouge Parish Animal Shelter is at maximum capacity and urgently needs adopters and foster families to help save lives as new animals continue to arrive daily. The shelter took in multiple abandoned dogs
August 06, 2025