Emergency Services
Two Juveniles Hospitalized After ATV Crash in Brusly; Chief Says Parents Must Know Where Kids Are Riding
By John Summers | WBR Independent | February 28, 2026 BRUSLY — Two juvenile riders…
Meeting Coverage
Council Questions $133K Change Order on Erwinville Substation, Demands Competitive Bids
Parish council members with industry experience push back on lime pricing they call "crazy excessive"…
News
As Wildfires Burn Across Louisiana, WBR Leaders Offer No Answers on Burn Ban
PORT ALLEN — As of Wednesday, February 25, more than 20 of Louisiana's 64 parishes…
Meeting Coverage
WBR Civil Service Board Approved Captains Exam Waiver Based on Recommendation the State Says Was Never Made
Editor's Note: This is Part 3 of WBR Independent's ongoing coverage of West Baton Rouge…
Emergency Services
Suspect Arrested in Port Allen Walmart Shooting, Faces Two Counts of Attempted First Degree Murder
By John Summers | WBR Independent | February 24, 2026 PORT ALLEN — A Port…
News
Westview Crossing Expands Again as Port Allen Council Works Through Packed February Agenda
44 new lots approved, federal pipeline grant moves forward, and insurance costs climb 14% PORT…
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Port Allen Presents Two Sewer Plant Sites as 20-Year Search Narrows
Engineer brings scale drawings to council as jurisdiction question emerges on second property PORT ALLEN…
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Termination Letter Details Sick Leave Violations, Social Media Evidence in Deputy Chief’s Firing
Editor's Note: This is Part 2 of WBR Independent's ongoing coverage of West Baton Rouge…
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Work Release Inmate Sought After Walking Off Baton Rouge Job Site
The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a work release inmate who…
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WBR Council Approves Employee Raises, Tightens Property Standards
Editor's Note: This story was delayed while WBR Independent assisted in coordinating community support for…