Port Allen Working on Written Utility Collection Policy After Audit Finding
By John Summers | April 21, 2026 PORT ALLEN — The city is working on…
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Addis Takes First Step Toward Legalizing Golf Carts and UTVs on Town Roads
By John Summers | WBR Independent April 20, 2026 Here are the four changes to…
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Brusly Smoke Shop Owner Arrested Twice in One Day for Selling Vapes, Alcohol to Minors
BRUSLY — A month-long investigation by the Brusly Police Department ended with the arrest of…
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A Drainage Canal, Dead Goats, and a Disputed Deal: Addis Access Fight Goes Public
By John Summers | WBR Independent April 16, 2026 ADDIS — When the Addis Town…
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West Baton Rouge’s Newest Child Advocacy Program Is Just Getting Started — and Already Changing Lives
By John Summers | WBR Independent April 15, 2026 WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — When…
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Parish Council approves sewer rate increase, land purchase near jail
By John Summers | April 15, 2026 PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish…
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Port Allen Mourns the Loss of Mrs. Ray Helen Lawrence, Educator and Trailblazing City Councilwoman
By John Summers | WBR Independent April 14, 2026 Port Allen lost one of its…
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Fire District Settles with Ousted Deputy Chief; Terms Pending Board Approval
The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 reached a settlement Monday with…
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A Veteran Came Home
A Veteran Came Home To everyone who shared a post, made a donation, showed up…
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WBR Parish Council Approves Hotel Crackdown, Building Permit Overhaul
By John Summers The West Baton Rouge Parish Council met Thursday, March 26, at the…