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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Delays at U.S. Highway 190 before Mississippi River Bridge after crash

PORT ALLEN - A crash at U.S. Highway 190 before the Mississippi River Bridge resulted in delays, according to traffic officials.While officials initially closed the left lane of U.S. 190, all lanes are open as of 6:00 p.m. Congestion is approaching Lobdell Highway.No information on the crash or injuries was immediately available.Permalink Read Article

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WBR constable who spearheaded 'illegal' ticketing operation resigns, special election called

WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - The man in charge of an "illegal" school zone ticketing program in the Brusly and Addis area has resigned from the elected position.Ward 2 Constable Ron Tetzel, under Justice of the Peace Thomas Southon, ran a radar gun in school zones along LA-1 and issued speeding tickets through the mail. The constable sent out more than 4,000 tickets over two weeks.Tetzel left the position in March, about four months after Attorney …Justice · Addis Read Article

Shell Project BlueCat expansion elevates Port Allen to No. 1

Shell Catalysts & Technologies has completed Project BlueCAT, a $121 million expansion that gives its Port Allen facility a second world-leading title. Already recognized as the world’s largest refining catalyst plant, it is now also the largest hydrotreating catalyst plant on the planet. Launched in 2023, the project increases the facility’s manufacturing capacity by 15,000 tons per year, positioning Shell to meet growing global demand for high…Port Allen · Port Allen Read Article

DOTD: Part of La. 76 in Port Allen will close starting Friday

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said that part La 76 will be fully closed starting Friday.Port Allen · Port Allen Read Article

She Vanished From A Shopping Plaza, Leaving Behind Her Broken Nails And Dinner Spilled On The Ground

On Christmas Eve in 2002, Mari Ann Fowler vanished from a shopping plaza in Port Allen, Louisiana. More than two […]Christmas · Port Allen Read Article

West Baton Rouge will provide school employees with one-time stipend at start of school year

PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge School System will provide employees with a one-time stipend for the next school year. The stipend award is a $1,200 one-time check for full-time new and returning teachers and staff and $600 for part-time new or returning staff. “We’re excited to offer all current WBR employees this Retention and Recruitment Stipend as a thank-you for their continued dedication to our students and the community,” Smith said. “W…Port Allen · Port Allen Read Article

With a mobile unit and a growing menu, a Brusly snoball stand has become a year-round operation

Over-the-top sugary creations have long been the trademark of S.A.B’s Snowball Shoppe, which opened in Brusly in 2012. Customers head to its 6203 La. Highway 1 S. storefront for an ever-growing menu that includes treats like snoballs served in frozen pineapples or stuffed with cheesecake, plus savory bites like homemade chili, hot dogs and nachos. Owned by the Williams family, the shop is always expanding its menu—and its business. Its mobile u…Brusly · Brusly Read Article

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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Delays at U.S. Highway 190 before Mississippi River Bridge after crash

MCG Executive Briefing for August 4, 2025 - Mac's Motor City Garage.com

'Money grab' speed camera program issued $600,000 worth of tickets in two weeks

Addis angler wins Blue Marlin Gulf Cup with 609-pounder - Louisiana Sportsman

WBR constable who spearheaded 'illegal' ticketing operation resigns, special election called

Shell Project BlueCat expansion elevates Port Allen to No. 1

DOTD: Part of La. 76 in Port Allen will close starting Friday

She Vanished From A Shopping Plaza, Leaving Behind Her Broken Nails And Dinner Spilled On The Ground

West Baton Rouge will provide school employees with one-time stipend at start of school year

With a mobile unit and a growing menu, a Brusly snoball stand has become a year-round operation

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'Money grab' speed camera program issued $600,000 worth of tickets in two weeks

Addis angler wins Blue Marlin Gulf Cup with 609-pounder - Louisiana Sportsman

WBR constable who spearheaded 'illegal' ticketing operation resigns, special election called

Shell Project BlueCat expansion elevates Port Allen to No. 1

DOTD: Part of La. 76 in Port Allen will close starting Friday

She Vanished From A Shopping Plaza, Leaving Behind Her Broken Nails And Dinner Spilled On The Ground

West Baton Rouge will provide school employees with one-time stipend at start of school year

With a mobile unit and a growing menu, a Brusly snoball stand has become a year-round operation