Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that Kiewit/Boh, a joint venture, has been selected as the contractor for phase one of the I-10 widening project from LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish to the I-10/12 split in East Baton Rouge Parish. Phase one of th… Read more

Funeral services Saturday paid tribute to a longtime Plaquemine pastor whose legacy extended far beyond the pulpit of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church.   Read more

The Louisiana Department of Health has reported the first coronavirus death in West Baton Rouge in nearly two months on Monday. LDH is currently reporting the death as a "probable death" bringing the parish's total deaths to 43. Read more

Work resumes on $9.4 billion Sunshine Project despite permit suspension Read more

Kris Rotonda of Florida and his non-profit Jordan’s Way raised $3,610 for the West Baton Rouge Parish Animal Shelter on Thursday, Nov. 19.   Read more

Parish Government announced the closure of all bars in West Baton Rouge Parish yesterday in accordance with the Gov. John Bel Edwards' proclamation for all parishes in Phase Three. Parish President Riley "PeeWee" Berthelot said he received a letter from the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Cont… Read more

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced 15 projects around the state were let, including one in West Baton Rouge Parish on November 18. Twelve contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $35 million. Read more

The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board recognized the 2020-21 Teachers of the Year during the Wednesday, Nov. 18 meeting.  Read more

Jordan's Way, a non-profit raising money for animal shelters, selected the West Baton Rouge Parish Shelter as a stop in their nationwide shelter tour. Read more

The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in stealing items from the 415 Truck Stop on Lobdell Hwy.  Read more

UPDATE: This closure has been pushed back indefinitely.  Read more

State Police have identified two of the vehicles involved in the hit and run that killed a 57-year-old Baton Rouge woman on US Hwy 190 east of LA Hwy 415 last month.  Read more

Council unanimously denies change to firearm discharge ordinance Read more

West Baton Rouge Parish saw its second-largest spike in new daily coronavirus cases on Friday, Nov. 13. The Louisiana Department of Health reported 41 new confirmed cases Friday - one confirmed case shy of the 42 new daily cases, which set the parish’s record on Aug, 2.  Read more

(The Center Square) – Louisiana is not seeing another COVID-19 surge akin to what other states are experiencing, but the trends statewide are pointed in the wrong direction, officials said Friday. Read more

The West Baton Rouge Foundation awarded two Devall Middle School teachers grants for projects. Katherine Scott, a DMS computer, business and career readiness teacher was awarded a grant for lessons on video production, sound and editing. DMS science teacher Cynthia West was awarded a grant f… Read more

(The Center Square) – A Baton Rouge-based district judge on Thursday ruled unconstitutional a state law allowing one chamber of the Legislature to overturn a governor’s emergency order, setting the stage for an appeal. Read more

The Port Allen City Council approved spending more than $30,000 on road improvements, police equipment and technology for City Hall but declined funding four upcoming community events.  Read more

West Baton Rouge parish surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus on Thursday, according to data from the Louisiana Department of Health. Read more

The Louisiana Municipal Association awarded the city of Port Allen an Honorable Mention Community Achievement Award for the completion of the Centennial Park project across from City Hall. Read more

The Louisiana Municipal Association awarded the Town of Brusly the first place Community Achievement Award for its creation of the Dow Bikeshare Program. Read more

Gov. John Bel Edwards and Fidelis Infrastructure co-founders Daniel J. Shapiro and Bengt Jarlsjo announced their portfolio company Grön Fuels LLC is studying the feasibility of a renewable fuel complex at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge. With expansions and associated projects, the complex c… Read more

Port Allen police arrested a man with a stolen Baton Rouge Police Department service weapon on October 15, according to PAPD records.  Read more

Port Allen City Councilwoman Ray Helen Lawrence, 76, will not seek reelection to City Council after a failed bid in the Nov. 3 election, marking the end of her 20-year career in local government. Lawrence is also known for her dedication to students as a beloved science teacher with a career… Read more

The right lane of LA 415 Northbound will be closed from Lafiton Ln. to Plantation Ave. on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to DOTD. Read more

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the voters of Brusly for re-electing me to the Town Council. I am honored and humbled that you have placed your trust in me. Read more

(The Center Square) – Louisiana legislators on Tuesday challenged State Police policies on body and vehicle cameras while stating that the agency should not be allowed to investigate itself when a trooper is accused of using excessive force. Read more

West Baton Rouge Parish saw its biggest spike in new coronavirus cases since August on Friday, Nov. 6, according to data from the Louisiana Department of Health. On Friday, LDH reported 27 new confirmed coronavirus cases, the largest spike since LDH reported 42 new cases on Aug. 2. The Aug. … Read more

The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying three individuals responsible for the theft of fifteen cases of beer from the Circle K on Lobdell Hwy. Read more

The annual Block for Blue Stop the Violence Parade rolled down Louisiana Avenue, N. Alexander Ave. and 14th Street Saturday, Nov. 7.  Read more

Approximately 200 students and faculty members of West Baton Rouge Parish Schools are currently quarantined due to exposure to someone who tested positive, Superintendent Wes Watts told parents in a letter Friday. Read more

West Baton Rouge Registrar of Voters, Corey Caillouet Passantino announced early voting for the Dec. 5, 2020 Open General/Congressional Election will be held in the Registrar Of Voters Office located in the Courthouse Annex Building, 883 7th St., Suite A, Port Allen beginning on Friday, Nov.… Read more

The Port Allen City Council is nearing a decision on who is responsible for repairs to sewer tie-in lines - property owners or the city. Read more

(The Center Square) – Gov. John Bel Edwards plans to issue an executive order keeping Louisiana in Phase 3 of the White House-approved guidelines meant to limit the spread of COVID-19, Edwards said Thursday. Read more

The right southbound lane on the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in West Baton Rouge Parish will close on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 11:30 AM and remain closed until 6:30 PM. Read more

(The Center Square) – Most Louisiana parishes voted to legalize betting on sporting events, though when the practice will officially be legal, and what forms it will take, remains to be decided. Read more

The Joint Transportation, Highway, & Public Works Committee will conduct a legislative public hearing Friday, Nov. 13 at 9 a.m. for the Capital Region (Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. James, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana Parishes). Read more

Crews are working to clear an overturned vehicle at the corner of Oregon and Eighth Street, across from the WBR Fire District 1 station.  Read more

For the third time, Port Allen voters chose Richard Lee as mayor. He will head into his second full term after being voted into office in a 2014 special election to finish Demetric "Deedy" Slaughter’s term after she was recalled. Read more

While the U.S. Presidential election has not yet been called, unofficial results are in from the Secretary of State for local elections. The City of Port Allen mayoral and police chiefs race were nail-biters Tuesday evening as unofficial results from the Secretary of State trickled in throug… Read more

West Baton Rouge Parish marked one month without a COVID-19 death on Monday, Nov. 2. The disease caused by the novel coronavirus claimed the life of one West Baton Rouge Parish resident in October.  Read more

The 15th annual Veterans on Parade hosted by the West Baton Rouge Convention and Visitors Bureau has been canceled due to health and safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

A developer linked to Amazon.com purchased property at the intersection of LA 415 and Court Street for $8.15 million, according to records filed with the West Baton Rouge Clerk of Court’s office Friday. Read more

West Baton Rouge Schools will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3 in observance of Election Day.  Read more