The City of Gonzales Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to consider levying additional or increase millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after the reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. The […]
RISE St. James’ Sharon Lavigne among TIME100 Most Influential People
04/25/2024 by
With immense pride, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Sharon Cayette Lavigne for her outstanding achievement in being named to the TIME100 Most Influential People List. This prestigious annual list recognizes the most influential individuals on a global scale, and Ms. Lavigne’s inclusion underscores her profound impact and exemplary contributions to society. We commend […]
Gonzales man pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in 2016 shooting
04/24/2024 by
On April 16, 2024, Jarvis McNair of 1942 S Ringer Ave Gonzales, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Manslaughter. McNair was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Cody Martin. This guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors in connection with the […]
Robert “Bear” Williams, Candidate for Gonzales Chief of Police
04/22/2024 by
Citing his 34 years of extensive law enforcement training, experience, and supervisory work, and his “Great love for my hometown of Gonzales,” Robert “Bear” Williams announced today that he is a candidate for Chief of Police in the November 5, 2024, election. Williams said he “Knows what needs to be done to keep Gonzales safe, […]
Ascension Parish Council standing committee assignments
01/16/2024 by
Recently elected by colleagues to chair Ascension’s Parish Council, Chase Melancon issued assignments to six standing committees. Also comprised of the entire council, East Ascension Drainage Commission recently elected first term council member, Blaine Petite, to its chair with Michael Mason in the second seat. Finance Committee (includes all 11 members): Chairman-Michael Mason (second consecutive […]
Ruth Phillips named Ascension’s Interim Chief Administrative Officer
11/03/2023 by
I regret to announce that our Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Patrick Goldsmith is departing Parish government at the end of this week for an opportunity outside of the Parish. Patrick has been an essential part of our success over the past few years and his leadership and experience will be missed. However, we are […]
Solution to “red dust” problem awaits DEQ approval
10/12/2023 by
By Pelican Crossing resident, Jim Robertson: ATTN …Pelican Crossing , River Ridge, Conway, and Pelican Point residents …pls read below updated info on the “red dust” issue and very encouraging developments in once and for all hopefully addressing and fixing the problem …the two written updates are from a concerned citizen from Pelican Crossing who […]
Eric Poche ratified as Director of Parish Planning & Development Department
09/13/2023 by
Struggling to achieve a quorum, Ascension’s Parish Council convened a Special Meeting on Tuesday to conclude two orders of business. The ten-minute proceeding wedged in between a Finance Committee and East Ascension Drainage Commission, saw Eric Poche ratified as Director of Planning and Development without objection. In other business the Council resolved to execute an […]
Ascension Drainage announces new Bluff Swamp Project
09/30/2021 by
Officials with East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District #1 Board and Parish President Clint Cointment have announced an agreement on a new project that should help alleviate flooding and facilitate drainage in the Bluff Swamp area. The LA Highway 74 Flood Relief Project will allow high water from the Bluff Swamp to flow through a […]
Council abolishes east bank Utilities District; notices election to sell off sewer treatment assets
12/04/2020 by
On Thursday Ascension’s Parish Council adopted an ordinance abolishing Ascension Consolidated Utilities District (ACUD) #2 moments after noticing its intent to place the sale of its wastewater treatment assets on the ballot for April 24, 2021. ACUD #2 was created in 2010 to provide “economy and efficiency in the furnishing of utilities (defined as sewer […]
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