Identity of Body Found in Port Allen Identified as Missing Lafayette Woman
The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the human remains of a person found earlier this week inside a car at a truck stop have been identified.
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Body Found at Port Allen Truck Stop Tied to Local Missing Person
Reports say the vehicle, which is tied to the disappearance of Sheila Baker, was abandoned at the truck stop.
Body Found in Car, Could Be Missing Lafayette Woman
A body was found inside a car at a truck stop in Port Allen on Sunday morning and it could be that of a missing woman from the Lafayette area.
Black Bear on the Loose in Port Allen
Call Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries if you spot the bear.
Port Allen Council Set To Tackle Budget Again
The council is more than six months late adopting a 2013-14 budget.
Council Fails To Appoint Port Allen Interim Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem Ray Helen Lawrence has been serving as acting mayor pending the appointment of an interim.
Port Allen Pays $300,000 To Settle Two Lawsuits
In the settlement agreements, city officials do not admit any of the allegations contained in the suits by Dalcourt and Mason.
Port Allen Might Do Without Curbside Recycling
A new rate increase proposal by the mayor as well.
Port Allen Man Indicted On Murder Charges
PORT ALLEN, La. (AP) — A West Baton Rouge Parish grand jury has charged a 22-year-old Port Allen man with second-degree murder in the May 13 fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Brusly High School student.
Assistant District Attorney Tony Clayton says Marcus Richardson faces life in prison without the benefit of parole if convicted as charged in the death of Justin Warner...
Port Allen Bars May Get ‘Clean-Up’ Hours
PORT ALLEN, La. (AP) — Port Allen Councilman Irvrie Johnson has proposed that the city's nightclubs and bars may be permitted to stay open just a little longer.
But the extended hours won't be used to sell alcoholic beverages; instead the extra time will be used by employees to clean up the establishments...
Port Allen Bars Might Get “Clean-up” Hours
The bars close and everyone must leave by at 2 a.m. and that includes the staff.
Tracy Porter Helps Port Allen Family In Need
One Saints player is giving back to his hometown. During a Thanksgiving dinner he was holding for the residents of Port Allen, Saints Cornerback Tracy Porter heard about one area family that had lost everyting in a fire last month.
Port Allen Police Chief Convicted Of Corruption Charges
Port Allen Police Chief Fred Smith has been convicted of racketeering and fraud charges stemming from allegations he solicited bribes from an undercover FBI operative.
Port Allen Mayor Resigns Amid Racketeering Charges
The mayor of Port Allen in West Baton Rouge Parish has resigned from his job and pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges.
La. Drug Suspect Shot To Death
Police say a narcotics officer shot and killed a suspected drug dealer inside a Port Allen motel room during an undercover operation.