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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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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WBR Sheriff Announces New Programs at Third SALT Event; General Honoré Headlines Erwinville Gathering
By John Summers | WBR Independent March 12, 2026 West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Jeff…
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Brusly Panthers Return to State Championship Game for First Time Since 1984
LAKE CHARLES — The Brusly Panthers are going back to the state championship, and this…
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Port Allen Native Angélique Roché Returns Home to Share Graphic Novel on ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’
By John Summers | WBR Independent | March 6, 2026 PORT ALLEN — Angélique Roché's…
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626 Gladiolus Update: New Contractor, Veterans Honor One of Their Own, and a Neighbor Needs a Hand
This update was originally scheduled for Friday but was delayed as the editor was on…
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West Baton Rouge Museum Hosts National History Day Regional Competition, Brusly High Student Takes First Place
Local students present original research projects as program rebuilds post-COVID participation PORT ALLEN, LA —…
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Local Nonprofit Honors MLK Legacy With Winter Essentials Drive for West Baton Rouge Organizations
The Vision Project collects donations for shelters, senior centers, and nursing homes across the parish…
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Addis VFW Takes Over Relief Fund for Port Allen Veteran
Community raises nearly $7,700 as volunteers race 39-day deadline PORT ALLEN – Addis VFW Post…
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“Veterans Helping Veterans” Update: Organizers Plan Next Steps, Ask for Patience
PORT ALLEN — Organizers coordinating the community effort to help Theodore "Ted" Melancon met Saturday…