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Historic Sardine Point chapel gets official town backing as fundraising continues BRUSLY — The town council unanimously approved a resolution Monday night supporting preservation of Saint Francis Hall, giving official backing to a fundraising effort that has raised $177,000 toward saving one of the last remaining structures from the abandoned
November 20, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: After Open Meetings Law complaints prompted a revote, the West Baton Rouge Fire Board unanimously ratified their August decision to abolish the full-time fire chief position and extend Browning Associates LLC's part-time contract—despite public testimony alleging violations of state law, $648,000 in
November 12, 2025
PORT ALLEN – Three people were injured Thursday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 415 near Rosedale Road, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred Thursday afternoon, Nov. 6, at the intersection of Highway 415 (Lobdell Highway) and Rosedale Road. All three injured people
November 06, 2025
PORT ALLEN, LA — Eight years after 28-year-old Fatrell Queen was found shot to death in his Burbridge Street home, his mother Tara Snearl led a community memorial Sunday — still with no arrests, and no answers. The Stop The Violence Memorial Event on November 2 at 2 PM brought together residents,
November 03, 2025
Homeowner able to return after neighbors spot fire, first responders contain blaze PORT ALLEN — A fire on Atchafalaya Street in Port Allen was quickly contained Monday afternoon after an alert neighbor spotted the blaze and called 911, allowing fire crews to save the home with minimal damage. Butch Browning praised
October 27, 2025
Voters Choose Systematic Reform Approach After Ticketing Scandal Updated October 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — Duane Vince decisively won the Ward 2 Constable special election Saturday, defeating Amanda Southon with 59% of the vote in a race focused on restoring public trust after the previous
October 11, 2025
Council to vote on supporting policy that would charge $1 per page while Louisiana charges $0.25 PORT ALLEN, LA — West Baton Rouge Parish Council will vote Thursday on a resolution supporting fee increases for public records requests, raising concerns about transparency and public access to government documents. The resolution
October 08, 2025
23-year-old Randall Boyett jumped from transport van at red light; public urged not to approach ERWINVILLE, LA — An inmate from Webster Parish escaped custody this morning while being transported to another facility, prompting an active search by law enforcement in the Erwinville area. Randall Boyett, 23, jumped out of a
October 06, 2025
LDWF provides additional details on Saturday evening accident that ejected one occupant from 17-foot vessel WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — Two people sustained serious injuries Saturday evening when their 17-foot vessel struck an object in Choctaw Bayou, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. LDWF enforcement agents were notified
September 23, 2025