American Legion McKinley Bourg Post 160

04/13/2026

Three months ago, Theodore "Mr. Teddy" Melancon walked into a Port Allen City Council meeting facing the loss of his home. What happened next was the Westside at its best.

He's home. The full story — and one neighbor still in need — is at WBRIndependent.com.

01/15/2026

🔄 UPDATE: A Port Allen officer offered to help a veteran facing property issues at Wednesday's council meeting. Now volunteers are organizing cleanup days, a veterans group is working to get him a new roof at no cost, and a SpotFund has been set up to help. Link in Comments.

Story at WBRIndependent.com

12/02/2025

He could see the top of the hill when the RPG hit. A Brusly veteran shares his story from one of Vietnam's bloodiest battles. Story at WBRIndependent.com

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Join us at Town Hall as we honor our Veteran's on Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11.

11/09/2025

11/05/2025

American Legion McKinley Bourg Post 160 honored students, veterans, and community leaders at their annual awards dinner. Boys State students, Quilt of Valor presentation, and Civic Recognition Award for Dr. Chandler Smith highlighted the evening. Full coverage at at WBR Independent (link in bio and comments).

11/05/2025

09/13/2025

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 — We Remember 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. We will never forget the innocent men and women who were taken from us, the courage of first responders who ran toward danger, and the service members who answered the call in the days that followed.

The world changed that day, but the American spirit of resilience, unity, and courage has never wavered.

To our brothers and sisters who served and sacrificed in the years since — we salute you.
To the families who still bear the weight of loss — we stand with you.
To all Americans — let us never forget.

🕯️ We Remember. We Honor. We Stand United. 🕯️