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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
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
By WBR Independent Staff June 30, 2025 A 54-year-old Port Allen man was arrested by the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and transferred to Pointe Coupee Parish to face charges related to an alleged crawfish theft. Ricky G. Hasbert was booked by WBRSO on Monday, June 30,
June 30, 2025
How 159 years of Louisiana history disappeared beneath federal flood control From 1866 to 1932, Sardine Point was home to hundreds of Louisiana families who built two churches, raised children, and created a thriving river community on a Mississippi River peninsula. Then the federal government made it disappear forever. This
June 24, 2025
Local officials gather for Louisiana Municipal Association District H meeting in Addis Addis Mayor David H. Toups continues his role as Vice-President of District H for the Louisiana Municipal Association (LMA), representing the 26 municipalities in the region. The Town of Brusly congratulated Mayor Toups on social media following a
June 18, 2025
Addis resident's public criticism echoes WBR Independent's documented pattern of reactive governance Addis resident Daryl Gauthier's recent letter to The Advocate calling out West Baton Rouge Parish government for "ineffective" leadership and poor planning echoes concerns that WBR Independent has documented through
June 11, 2025
Prepared by WBR Independent Last updated: June 2025 📅 Hurricane Season Timeline Season Dates: June 1 – November 30 Louisiana residents know hurricane season isn’t about "if"—it’s about "when." This master guide was created specifically for West Baton Rouge Parish residents, with local resources, preparation
June 04, 2025
Announcing the Launch of WBRIndependent.com West Baton Rouge Parish is growing. Changing. Making decisions that will shape our communities for decades. But too often, those decisions happen quietly — in meetings few attend, with language few understand, and consequences that few realize until it’s too late. That doesn’t
May 05, 2025