Brusly gets the $574,000 it once thought was a typo
The state money for Brusly's sewer lagoon project hit the town's bank account Oct. 12. A final payment of $53,431 has been requested but hasn't arrived.
October 15, 2026
A Letter From the Editor
The lawsuit the West Baton Rouge Parish government and fire district brought against me is over. Here's what these six months were like, and why I'm still here.
October 13, 2026
Residents, officials question carbon storage wells planned for Iberville, Assumption
A Houston company wants to store carbon dioxide under Iberville and Assumption parishes. At an Oct. 8 state hearing in Plaquemine, residents, council members and environmental groups lined up to question the plan.
October 12, 2026
At West Baton Rouge's Career Academy, Landry says TOPS spending has to change
Gov. Jeff Landry called West Baton Rouge's Career Academy Louisiana's "exhibit A" during a skilled-trades event Oct. 8. Then he told state lawmakers in the crowd that TOPS spending has to change.
October 09, 2026Stay Informed. It's Free.
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He started selling lemonade at 9. Now Brennan Williams is ready to scale up.
Brennan Williams set up his first lemonade stand at 9. He's 20 now, his lemonade is in stores, and Sunday, Oct. 11, he's throwing it an official launch at the Addis Community Center. Free and open to everybody.
October 09, 2026
Port Allen police say one person is likely behind six car break-ins
Port Allen police believe one person is behind six vehicle break-ins reported Sept. 30, and detectives have video. All six cars were unlocked, and guns were among the items taken.
October 08, 2026
Addis homeowner accused of firing toward car of juveniles who TP'd the wrong house
Addis Police say a homeowner fired a shot toward a car carrying two juveniles who had just rolled his home with toilet paper. They had the wrong house. Brusly police also report a busy homecoming week.
October 07, 2026
A Port Allen pastor's new Community Connect puts residents face to face with their leaders
Port Allen's mayor, police chief, sheriff, parish president and council members met residents at the first Community Connect to talk about public safety, blight, youth programs and why officials want a phone call before a Facebook post.
October 06, 2026Stay Informed. It's Free.
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