The West Side Journal

The West Side Journal Providing news and information to to the West Side community in West Baton Rouge Parish It is located at 668 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen, La., 70767.

The West Side Journal, located in Port Allen, Louisiana, serves as the official journal of West Baton Rouge Parish. The newspaper’s roots run deep in the West Baton Rouge community, as the earliest dates of publication reach back to the mid-1800s. But the Journal, as it is known now, dates back to 1936, when L.D. Young bought it and changed its name from the Port Allen Observer to the West Side Jo

urnal. The newspaper publication was created in 1852, when it was published as the Capitolian Vis-a-Vis by Philip Winfree, Jr. Judge Henry Hyams purchased the paper in 1855 and renamed it the Sugar
Planter. The Planter stayed around under various owners until 1925, though it was not published regularly from 1861-65, during the Civil War. Jake Wade purchased the paper in 1925, and renamed it the Port Allen Observer. The paper was sold in 1936, when L.D. Young bought it and changed the name to the West Side Journal. In 1990, the publication went up for Sheriff Sale and was bought by Loretta Young, and in 1997 was purchased by George Jenne-owned Venture Capital Publisher LLC, who is the current owner.

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION! Monday May 11th from 11 AM to 12 PM.Come out and be a part of our Official Grand Opening and...
05/02/2026

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION! Monday May 11th from 11 AM to 12 PM.
Come out and be a part of our Official Grand Opening and register to win some fun prizes. Refreshments will also be provided.

**You must be present at the event to register and win the prizes**
Drawing will be held at approximately 11:30 AM
Please follow, like and share from our page.

We will be giving away:

35 Quart Insulated cooler
Bluetooth Speaker
10,000 mah Magsaf Power Bank
Waveland Soy Lotion scented Candle (Your choice of scent)

05/02/2026

IN JANUARY 2024, GOV. JEFF LANDRY AND ATTORNEY GENERAL LIZ MURRILL proposed creating a second black majority Congressional district and FALSELY told the Louisiana Legislature and the citizens of the state that the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals had ORDERED the legislature to do so. At that time, former Rep. Woody Jenkins testified that there was no such mandate from the 5th Circuit and that the actual order from the 5th Circuit was for District Judge Shelly Dick to hold a trial on the merits of whether the 2022 reapportionment plan was constitutional and to give the state the opportunity to appeal a decision if it was found to be unconstitutional. Gov. Landry knowingly and intentionally strong-armed the legislature into passing the Cleo Fields district as a reward to Congressman Fields, who was and is his political ally. After the passage of the Cleo Fields district in January 2024, Attorney General Liz Murrill proceeded to defend the illegal racially gerrymandered Cleo Fields district all the way to the Supreme Court before abruptly reversing her position in September 2025 after President Trump learned what Landry and Murrill had been doing. This testimony includes a letter from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson stating his strong opposition to the Cleo Fields district which Landry and Murrill got the legislature to pass.

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Please welcome Annie Claire Bass, Executive Director of the WBR Chamber.
05/01/2026

Please welcome Annie Claire Bass, Executive Director of the WBR Chamber.

04/30/2026
Please join us in welcoming Annie Claire Bass as the new Executive Director of the West Baton Rouge Chamber! We’re excit...
04/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming Annie Claire Bass as the new Executive Director of the West Baton Rouge Chamber! We’re excited for the fresh perspective and leadership she brings to our members and community.

🔗 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/b53mdhry

The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Ship-N-Mail Center, our newest member, and invites you to...
04/29/2026

The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Ship-N-Mail Center, our newest member, and invites you to their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Please join us for an exciting day as we celebrate the official launch of this valuable new business in our community.
Come for the fun! delicious refreshments, and a chance to win prizes.

We eagerly anticipate your presence!

🏓 GAME ON, WEST BATON ROUGE! 🏓Pickleball has officially arrived and we’re serving up the fun across the parish!Our brand...
04/09/2026

🏓 GAME ON, WEST BATON ROUGE! 🏓

Pickleball has officially arrived and we’re serving up the fun across the parish!

Our brand new pickleball courts are now open at:
📍 Alexander Park
📍 Erwinville Park
📍 Port Allen Community Center

Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning the game, these courts are the perfect place to get active, have fun, and enjoy some friendly competition!

Grab your paddle, bring your friends, and come check them out! We can’t wait to see you on the court!

04/08/2026

Address

Post Office Box 260
Port Allen, LA
70767

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+12253432540

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