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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
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
Brusly Council Approves Another Sewer Project Extension Despite Contractor Delays December 31st deadline marks second extension for troubled lagoon project BRUSLY — The town council voted 4-1 Monday night to approve change order number four for the sewer lagoon project, extending the completion deadline to December 31, 2025, despite ongoing concerns
September 11, 2025
Special meeting reconfirms shift to part-time leadership under Butch Browning's Browning Associates LLC's continued service WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District Number One Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to formally abolish the full-time fire chief position and approved a
September 10, 2025
223 calls for service handled as department seeks technology upgrades PORT ALLEN — Police Chief Donovan Mitchell reported 223 calls for service in August while requesting council approval for GPS fleet management systems during committee meetings Wednesday that covered law enforcement statistics, code enforcement updates, and municipal technology initiatives. August Police
September 08, 2025
Council addresses infrastructure financing and development projects while major highway timeline slips to 2027 PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $9.16 million sewer system bond ordinance and adopted the 2026 budget schedule while addressing multiple development proposals during Thursday night's regular meeting. $9.
September 04, 2025
Families who moved heaven and earth in 1932 rally again as October deadline approaches Three months after a packed community meeting saved St. Francis Hall from demolition, the descendant families of Sardine Point and the Cut Off community have launched an ambitious $150,000 fundraising campaign to preserve the 98-year-old
September 03, 2025
275 direct jobs expected as SNT establishes first U.S. consolidated plant in former Trinity Marine building BRUSLY, La. — South Korea-based SNT Motiv and SNT Energy are investing $59.4 million to establish their first U.S. consolidated manufacturing facility in West Baton Rouge Parish, creating a domestic supply chain
September 02, 2025