Port Allen
Coverage of Port Allen in the Nexus archive.
- A bureaucratic move could force Louisiana childcare sites to close their doors
Louisiana's state funding cut for the Birth-to-3 Program, which provides childcare for in-need children age 3 and younger, has left childcare centers without reimbursement for children who missed reapplication deadlines. Centralized processing of applications by the Louisiana Department of Education caused many families to overlook reapplication notices, resulting in financial losses for providers who cannot afford to absorb the costs.
- 1 dead, 1 injured in crash involving truck in Port Allen
An elderly woman from Houma died, and another person was injured in a truck crash that occurred in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish on July 21. The incident resulted in one fatality and one injury.
- Port Allen rezoning proposal for used car dealership draws neighborhood concerns
A proposal to rezone downtown Port Allen property for a used car dealership has raised concerns among residents. The issue was discussed at a Wednesday meeting where community members expressed worries about the potential impact.
- 5 arrested in Port Allen shooting, 1 critically injured
Five individuals were arrested following a shooting in Port Allen that left one person critically injured. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, as reported by the Port Allen Police Department.
- Local educator wants to open a public charter school in West Baton Rouge Parish
A Port Allen educator plans to open a public charter school in West Baton Rouge Parish. The initiative aims to establish a new educational institution in the area.