Port Allen News

The slaying 33 years ago today of Shreveport advertising executive Jim Leslie was a turning point in the life of the city and the Shreveport media, especially The Shreveport Times.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission will conduct a Port Allen job fair on July 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an emphasis on finding employment for workers losing their jobs at Trinity Marine Products.

Parish President Riley "Peewee" Berthelot on Thursday issued a 15-day ban on projectile fireworks in unincorporated areas of West Baton Rouge Parish.

Morgan City for $106.5 million. Peninsula Gaming LLC, based in Dubuque, Iowa, said late Monday that it hopes to complete the deal with Tropicana Casino and Resorts Inc.

The West Baton Rouge School Board on Wednesday approved a number of building repairs and improvements.

Port Allen, La. cornerback Andre Hal has been a hot prospect this spring and summer, picking up numerous offers from a diverse group of programs.

Eleven people have been arrested so far in an ongoing investigation into a citywide burglary ring, the Port Allen Police Department reported Tuesday.

The Four Seasons: Watercolors WHAT: An exhibit of paintings by Monica Bishara, Carol Creel, Karen Larmeu Stakelum, Kathy Miller Stone and Jan Wilken.

"Miracle of Missions" Golf Tournament: 6:30 a.m., LSU Golf Course, corner of Burbank and Nicholson.

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people: Cody J. Fontenot, 18, 10233 N. River Road, Lot 16, Port Allen, arrested on a bench warrant.

Louisiana's Supreme Court won't review convicted killer Sean Vincent Gillis' confession to a 1999 murder in Port Allen.

Two Louisiana companies appear on a list of the 100 fastest growing inner-city companies in America.

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C.J. Roth straightens his helmet while getting his dragster ready for a race at the State Capitol Raceway in Port Allen Saturday.

Nothing beats a great dress on a bright spring day, so we couldn't resist when we spotted this week's "Style File." NAME: Kacy Hobbins, Port Allen.

Ever since that morning in the emergency room when Shannon McDaniel saw her father watch his mother, gnawed beyond recognition, cling to life after being attacked by pit bulls, she vowed to make the owners of all vicious dogs take responsibility for their animals.

Dear Vicki: I have a question. I have two ordinary sewing machines, no serger. Is there a way I can sew stretchy synthetic knits? I have a pair of loose yoga pants that need hemming.

The Baton Rouge pilot involved in Wednesday night's plane crash in Port Allen is telling his tale only to 9News.

State police are investigating a crash on U.S. 190 Monday night that left two people dead east of LA 975 shortly after 9:00 p.m. Troopers say a car headed west on U.S. 190 hit a pickup, causing the driver to lose control and hit the center guardrail.

A patron of Billa TMs Place nightclub in Port Allen walks by a a No Loiteringa TM sign outside the club on May 10.