Photos by Hannah Swarner, Terri Witt and Glen Daigle. Read more
Authorities arrested two men in Port Allen last night after finding more than eight pounds of marijuana and other drugs in a residence on Oregon Avenue. Read more
Kory Henderson, 34, address unknown, aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated flight from an officer Read more
Vandals caused $10,000 in damage after taking equipment on a joyride at the incomplete Sid Richardson connector, according to Parish officials. Read more
During the federal government's partial shutdown, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continues to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Services (USDA FNS) to ensure Louisiana's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipien… Read more
Tammi Fabre has announced she will run for State Representative in House District 18 as a Republican. If elected, Fabre would be the first Republican to ever serve in the legislature from the 18th district, which comprises all of Pointe Coupee parish - as well of parts of Iberville Parish an… Read more
Promotion of the Louisiana culture has become a strong economic engine for the state, and now it’s getting recognition worldwide. Read more
The West Baton Rouge Parish Council made it clear that resistance to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) ends at the Mississippi River during the Thursday, Jan. 10 Council meeting. Read more
One man died and another is facing charges of negligent homicide following a multiple car wreck on LA 1 northbound in front of the DOW Westside YMCA around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Addis Police said. Read more
West Baton Rouge Fire Chief Kenny Hunts announced his upcoming retirement at the Thursday, Jan. 10 Fire Board meeting. Read more
The West Baton Rouge School Board hit the ground running with its first meeting of 2019. The Board held its first meeting of the year, swore in its members and approved a bid for the new Brusly High project in three consecutive meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Read more
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Brand Commission and the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office need help finding the person or persons responsible for the death of a heifer in Rapides Parish. Read more
Oscar Lozada, the husband of former Brusly High teacher Sylviane Finck Lozada, was indicted by a grand jury in East Baton Rouge on second-degree murder Thursday, Jan. 10, according to The Advocate. Read more
Jerome Jackson, 44, 6002 Lukeville Lane, Brusly, LA, probation violation Read more
A new biannual report by the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows a stark reality for working families in Louisiana-- nearly half of Louisiana households and 41 percent of West Side households could not afford necessities in 2016. Read more
Authorities apprehended escaped West Baton Rouge inmate Kovaria Williams, 32, on Tuesday, Jan. 8. Read more
Pay raises for teachers and school support personnel, along with a minimum wage increase, are the main priorities Gov. John Bel Edwards plans to recommend to the legislature for the 2019 session. Read more
Authorities arrested a Port Allen man who claimed to work for a mentoring program for possession of marijuana and illegal use of controlled substances in the presence of a minor on Monday, Jan. 7. Read more
Though the program is done for schools all over the country, those in West Baton Rouge Parish and Zachary High School are “the first school districts in the state” to participate in the School Safety Pilot Program with Firestorm Solutions, Superintendent Wes Watts said. Read more
UPDATE: Due to the government shutdown, grants are withheld from being processed. These classes will be rescheduled in the future. Read more
Today the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced the latest update on the repair of the Sunshine Bridge. Since the westbound side of the bridge was opened for two-way traffic on December 1, crews have been working below the bridge deck repairing cracked welds, repla… Read more
Union Pacific locomotive No. 4141, named in honor of former president George H.W. Bush, is in Addis for a layover until 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6. West Side residents gathered at the Union Pacific Terminal in Addis Friday to view the engines and enjoy a much-needed afternoon in the sun. Read more
Louisianians faced the fiscal cliff, survived a tariff war and made monumental changes to the justice system in 2018. The West Side was no stranger to change, either. As we jump into 2019, let’s pause to take a look back at 2018 and its impact on our laws, traffic, and community. Read more
The January Keep West Baton Rouge Beautiful Clean Business Award was awarded to Brusly Shopping Center located at 309 South Vaughn Drive In Brusly. Owned by Chris Reeves, Francois Boulanger and Terry Hebert, the shopping center houses a variety of businesses that give people the opportunity … Read more
As we continue to ring in the New Year, our attention turns to our faith, loved ones, friends and community. I want to personally thank each of you for giving me the opportunity to serve. Read more
Louisiana State Police arrested a Baton Rouge man for fifth offense DWI and various other charges after he caused a crash in West Baton Rouge Friday. Read more
Amid re-election, Gov. Edwards’ recent vows to give teachers pay raises are supported by officials and teachers two years after teacher pay raise success in West Baton Rouge Parish. Read more
A Texas man was arrested in Port Allen this morning after he was observed performing a lewd act on himself while driving with two juveniles in the car. Read more
The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants around Brusly and Addis over the next two weeks. Read more
The 2018 recipients of Employee Recognition Awards were chosen by supervisors of each department and Mayor Richard Lee. A person in each department was recognized for performance above and beyond standard job requirements. Mayor Lee also identified Chief of Administration Adrian Genre as Emp… Read more
The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced there will be one lane closed in both directions on the Intercoastal Bridge, from 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, until 4:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 28. This closure is needed for inspection of the joints. Read more
The West Side Journal would like to extend a thank you to each participant in our 2018 Holiday Spirit Home Decoration Contest. We received entries from across the West Side, Baton Rouge and even Texas. Read more
Earning an undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University is a tiring pursuit, but for Port Allen native Kimi Clopton the feat was exhausting. Read more
An industry partner in Port Allen was approved for participation in the updated Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) this month following the completion of two projects. Read more
Lukeville Upper Elementary kicked off its annual Community Readers program with a visit from celebrity guest John Schneider on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Schneider read “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” to fifth graders in the Reading Club and Robotics Club. Read more
Port Allen students enrolled in Head Start through 12th grade may receive a free haircut or braiding on Sunday, Dec. 23. Read more
Red Hat Road residents are concerned a new subdivision will increase utility and drainage issues as well as crime. The neighborhood will nearly double the number of homes on the road, adding 21 to the almost 30 currently there. Read more
West Baton Rouge Parish Council Chairman and retired firefighter Gary “Sprout” Spillman responded to news Tuesday regarding declining opioids prescriptions in the region. Spillman, a Democratic candidate for the vacant House District 18 seat, has long supported new tools to measure and utili… Read more
The opening delayed two weeks and personalized Company/Corporate Christmas Parties are newly offered. Read more
Voters, officials and investors are making sure the Capital Bridge Project moves right along with hopes that soon traffic will too. Read more
UPDATE: Both boys have been found and are safe, according to a Facebook post by Shane Graffia. Read more
Former West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Ben Arceneaux turned himself in to authorities on Monday, December 17. A grand jury indicted Arceneaux on malfeasance Friday, December 14 after six hours of deliberation, prosecutor Scotty Chabert said. Read more
West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy Ben Arceneaux was indicted on a charge of malfeasance by a grand jury on Friday, Dec. 14. Read more
A grand jury indicted former Brusly police officers Anthony “Kip” Dupre and Dan Cipriano on Friday, Dec. 14 after approximately six hours of deliberation, according to prosecutor Scotty Chabert. Read more
The Department of Transportation and Development announced one lane will be closed in both directions on the Intercoastal Bridge, from 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19 until 4:00 am.m on Thursday, December 20. This closure is needed for inspection of the joints. Read more
Another former officer with the Port Allen Police Department filed a religious discrimination suit against Police Chief Esdron Brown last week. Read more
West Baton Rouge Schools named the 2019 Students and Teachers of the Year this week. Read more
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and Santa Claus hosted a toy drive at the Port Allen Walmart on Sunday, Dec. 6 to collect donations for the2018 Christmas Crusade for the Children. The Sheriff’s Office collected over $1,000 in monetary donations and filled a trailer with toy donations. Read more
The Village at Hun’s Grove kicked off the holidays with the 2018 Holiday Market on Sunday, Dec. 8. Visitors enjoyed taking photos with Santa Claus, face painting, shopping from local vendors and performances by the West Baton Rouge All-Parish Youth Choir and the Port Allen High School choir. Read more
The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening ceremony for Serena’s, the Lebanese restaurant in the Benedetto’s Shopping Center on Monday, Dec. 10. Read more
The Addis Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary with the help of Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, firefighters and Girl Scouts delivered 20 baskets to elderly, homebound and disabled residents with funds raised from the Addis Mardi Gras Ball. Read more
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