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Shots fired from vehicle near Brown's Cafe; investigation ongoing BRUSLY — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Saturday in the Brown's Cafe area, according to Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Sergeant Landon Groger. The incident involved
September 22, 2025
$500/month position funded through court costs as town adapts to statewide challenges ADDIS — The town council voted Monday night to delegate mayor's court authority to a new magistrate position, allowing Mayor David Toups to step back from judicial duties amid ongoing legislative attacks on mayor's
September 22, 2025
WBR Fire crews with bystander assistance locate two patients in water, initiate advanced life support care WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — West Baton Rouge Fire Department crews responded to a boating accident on the Intracoastal Water Way this evening, successfully locating two patients in the water and transporting them to medical
September 20, 2025
Karen White unanimously appointed as replacement, bringing municipal law expertise to smooth transition ADDIS — Dana Larpenteur's retirement after 48 years as Addis Town Attorney marks the end of an era for the small West Baton Rouge Parish community, with Mayor David Toups noting that Larpenteur "wrote most
September 17, 2025
BRUSLY — A 21-year-old woman and 19-year-old man were found dead this morning in what West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office investigators believe was a murder-suicide at a residential trailer park along South River Road. The victims have been identified as Christine Martinez, 21, and Jesus Hernandez, 19. Based on
September 16, 2025
Multiple fire departments respond as roof becomes fully engulfed; mutual aid provided by East Baton Rouge BRUSLY — Four residents safely evacuated a West Main Street home early Tuesday morning after a fire that began in the garage spread to completely engulf the roof, requiring response from multiple fire departments across
September 15, 2025
Lance Joseph steps down after plea agreement required resignation, three days after heated town hall confrontation PORT ALLEN – Port Allen Chief Administrative Officer Lance Joseph resigned Thursday amid mounting legal pressure and public criticism, ending months of controversy over both his criminal case and his responsiveness to residents. Joseph'
September 11, 2025
Port Allen honors NFL alumni Tracy Porter and Andre Hal Jr. with jersey retirements in annual rivalry game PORT ALLEN – The Brusly Panthers dominated the 54th Sugarcane Classic Friday night, defeating the Port Allen Pelicans 42-6 at the stadium at Port Allen High School in a game that showcased both
September 06, 2025
Downtown restaurant development focus with potential police department space PORT ALLEN — The city council unanimously approved accepting the donation of the historic D'Agostino Building from Future Port Allen LLC during a special meeting Wednesday, as the Phillips family stepped forward to preserve one of West Baton Rouge Parish&
September 05, 2025