The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board unanimously approved at its meeting last Wednesday the property tax millage rates for the current tax year. Read more
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced alternating lane closures on Tuesday, July 30, through Tuesday, Aug. 6, on La. 415 southbound between La. 986 and U.S. 190. Read more
A horse was killed after being struck by a vehicle on La. 415 Tuesday, according to Louisiana State Police. Read more
West Baton Rouge Parish officials are busy preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Barry, which is expected to begin pouring rain on the parish Friday evening. Read more
The high level of the Mississippi River kept Fourth of July celebrants off the levee last Thursday, but officials said while attendance was down, it was still a respectable turnout. Read more
Deputies with the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office are looking for what they believe is a white GMC or Chevrolet long wheelbase pickup truck thought to be involved in the theft of over $5,000 worth of building materials Sunday night. Read more
Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on July 6, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on La. 77 (Bayou Jacob Rd.) at Kirtley Drive in Iberville Parish. Read more
What began as a community group on Facebook for locals to share stories and photos of their Acadian ancestors has grown into an annual heritage celebration festival. This year’s event will be sponsored by the West Baton Rouge Museum. Read more
The Southern Independent Riders will host its 13th Annual Poker Run for Dream Day Foundation, a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, July 20. Read more
Mayor Scot Rhodes took office two years ago with a vision of bikes in Brusly. With the help of a donation by Dow, his idea of a bike-share program came to fruition this week. Read more
Stacey Paul, 49, 1911 Clanton St, Shreveport, LA, simple assault, resisting an officer, simple battery, bench warrants 2cts Read more
Serving West Baton Rouge Parish as Assessor for the past 19 years has been an honor and privilege. I take great pride in having been a public servant for 25 years in the Assessor’s Office, but it’s time to begin a new chapter in my life. I will not be seeking re-election this fall and will r… Read more
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputy Ben Arceneaux pled guilty to malfeasance in office on Monday, July 1. Read more
This weekend the Port Allen Police Department arrested four suspects in connection with the January murder of 19-year-old Port Allen native Dedrick Jackson. Read more
A female deputy at the West Baton Rouge Work Release Facility quit shortly after an investigation began into allegations she was having an inappropriate relationship with a male inmate, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. Read more
Officials arrested a Baton Rouge man in West Baton Rouge for seeking to engage in sexual activities with a minor juvenile, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announced today. Read more
Anyone with little ones under 13 riding in their vehicle will need to take heed of changes to the car seat laws, which go into effect in August. Read more
There will be a slight difference in this year's Fourth of July celebration on the levee: it won’t be on the levee. Read more
Editor’s note: July 1, 2019, will mark Wes Watts’ fifth year as West Baton Rouge Schools Superintendent. We sat down to discuss the past five years and the bright future ahead. The interview has been edited for brevity. Read more
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office will be conducting the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission sponsored campaigns, Saturation Patrols for “Click It or Ticket It” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” throughout the 4th of July Holiday Season, including a Traffic Checkpoint on Sunday June… Read more
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Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Eastman will make a $70 million capital investment over the next three years to expand and modernize its manufacturing operations in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, including a new Chemical Intermediates production facility. While retaining 106 existing jobs, t… Read more
The middle and right lane of the I-10 westbound Mississippi River Bridge will close from 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 until 5 a.m. on Friday, June 28, according to the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). Read more
A regional focus on road projects went the extra mile during the 2019 legislative session, according to state Sen. Rick Ward. Read more
Sarah Brannan, 29, 63250 B Hwy 404, Plaquemine, LA, failure to signal, driving under suspen-sion, expired registration, possession of schedule II CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia Read more
Rotolo's Pizzeria is giving the West Side a chance to help offset medical expenses for Addis native Megan Jones Derbes, who is fighting a rare type of cancer. Read more
Legislation that authorized annexation of the Port of Pointe Coupee with the Port of Greater Baton Rouge could have a significant impact on West Baton Rouge and other parishes in the region. Read more
The workload and demands for the state Office of the Legislative Auditor have increased significantly in recent years, but state lawmakers have not budged on requests to restore funds they cut from the office several years ago. Read more
Jack's Place in Port Allen hosted the first Jack's Running Club on Thursday, June 20. Runners and walkers of all ages from around the parish gathered at 6 p.m. for a run down N. Jefferson Ave. and through Port Allen. Read more
The West Baton Rouge Museum hosted the Baton Rouge French Music Association Cajun Jam Session Sunday, June 23. The Museum is the new, permanent host for the Cajun Jam Sessions every third Sunday of the month. Read more
State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving two horseback riders around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Read more
The Parish dedicated Carroll Bourgeois Road during a ceremony held Saturday, June 22. Read more
The Old Mississippi River Bridge, or US 190, will have an inside eastbound lane closure beginning Sunday, June 23 and ending Thursday, June 27 from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. according to DOTD. Read more
The West Side Journal was named Best Overall Website in its division by the Louisiana Press Association in an announcement made Thursday, June 20. The official Journal of West Baton Rouge also claimed first place for its self-promotion using the online E-edition. Read more
Turner Industries recently completed the construction of a new 4,200 square-foot office at their modular fabrication yard in Port Allen. The company celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, June 19. Read more
Three months taught first-term state Rep. Jeremy LaCombe a wealth about the legislature. Read more
Devante Jenkins, 25, 59110 WW Harleaux Street, Plaquemine, LA, bench warrant Read more
Members of the Capital Area Road and Bridge District took two steps forward Monday on the long road toward a new bridge over the Mississippi River. Read more
West Baton Rouge Parish will formally dedicate Carroll Bourgeois Road at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 2. Read more
Last month, MRC Global made a $10,000 donation to Cohn Elementary to support Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) and STEM initiatives on campus. Read more
Students and teachers said goodbye to the Chamberlin and Devall campuses last month, but will return in the fall due to construction delays at the Caneview K-8 campus, School Board Superintendent Wes Watts said. Read more
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office identified Roy Jones, 33 of Kiln, MS., as the truck driver who dumped sand on the private road near Cash's Truck Stop Casino, causing a fatal ATV crash on Saturday, June 15. Read more
UPDATE: Authorities identified Roy Jones, 33, of Kiln, MS and have charged him with criminal mischief and hauling an insecure load. Read more
The Parish Council voted down a move by Council Chairman Gary Spillman to put term limits for the parish president on the ballot this fall during the Thursday, June 13 meeting. Following a lengthy debate, the council voted 3-6 against presenting three, four-year term limits for the office to… Read more
The city of Port Allen hosted the 19th annual Juneteenth Celebration at William and Lee Park on Saturday, June 15. Read more
Port Allen is growing, and will likely grow 200 acres larger this summer. The City Council unanimously approved the introduction of an ordinance annexing the right-of-way to LA Hwy. 76, or Court Street, and the land between Key W. Blvd. and Sarco Lane on Wednesday, June 12. Read more
Dow Chemical employees took to the streets to keep the community clean early Monday morning. Crews picked up approximately 400 pounds of trash on South river road near Beaulieu Lane. Read more
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal ATV crash off of LA Hwy. 415 near Port Allen. Read more
Seventy-five years ago Brusly native Wilfred J. Babin was killed in action during World War II. Earlier this month, his niece Maureen Dupuy donated the Purple Heart he earned while serving to the Brusly Centennial Room. Read more
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