Latest Business Headlines
Mayor Riley calls second Budget Workshop for Tuesday morning
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. Call to Order. Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. Public Comment Period. Budget Workshop. … [Read More...]
Save the Date: Household Hazardous Material Collection Day
Ascension Parish residents are invited to safely dispose of household items that typically cannot be thrown away with regular trash during our Household Hazardous Material Collection Day. Saturday, May … [Read More...]
Nicholas Miller elected Planning Chair in confused commission meeting
Nicholas Miller, whose tenure on Ascension's Planning & Zoning Commission stretches back to 2022, was elected to Planning's Chair in a confused (and confusing) meeting of the body on April 8. Elevated to … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
Ascension Schools looking for bus drivers
Thinking about becoming a certified school bus driver for Ascension Public Schools? Now’s your chance. We’re offering a FREE pre-service training class for those interested in driving for APSB. When: April … [Read More...]
AP Library celebrates Library Week, preps for St. Amant ribbon-cutting
What brings you joy? A new book that keeps you turning the pages, learning a new hobby or skill, finding a new friend group—this National Library Week (April 19-25), Ascension Parish Library is celebrating all … [Read More...]
Five seats open as School Board term limits kick in
Ascension Parish voters select 11 school board members parish-wide every four years to represent and manage the public school system. This election cycle will be the first time in the history … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
Parish Council Personnel Committee meeting agenda (Tuesday)
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE April 21, 2026 - 5:30 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Call To Order / Roll Call of Commissioners (2) Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance (3) Public Comments … [Read More...]
Monday morning council “Discuss employee Motor Vehicle Accident”
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026, AT 7:00 A.M. Call to Order. Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. Public Comment Period. Discussion re City of … [Read More...]
National Champion EA Spartanettes recognized by Gonzales mayor/council
The East Ascension High School Spartanette Dance Team has once again earned national recognition, winning American All Star U.S. Drill & Dance Team’s Sweepstakes National Championship in Orlando, Florida on … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
LPB: Saving Louisiana’s Endangered Prairie Lands
Independent documentary Louisiana Grass Roots premieres on LPB The independent documentary LOUISIANA GRASS ROOTS, detailing the story of our state’s forgotten prairie lands and the work being done to restore … [Read More...]
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of April 9-16
Below is Ascension Sheriff's arrest report for the week of April 9-16: April 9 arrests: Jose Diaz, 22, 38122 Duplessis Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Simple Burglary, Simple Criminal Damage to … [Read More...]
2026 LFACC Bass Tournament Benefitting St. Jude Hospital (May 9)
There will be a high school division competing for a secondary pot of $1,000. You are also eligible for the guaranteed pot and Big Bass as well. Check in and Calcutta will be held at Canal Bank … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
APSO: Tips to avert vehicle burglary
REMINDER: If you like it, lock it! Sheriff Bobby Webre and detectives with the APSO Property Crime's Unit want to remind all of our residents to lock your car. It is not uncommon to see an uptick in vehicle … [Read More...]
Guilty Pleas for the Week of April 6-10
During the week of April 6 – April 10, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension Parish: Raymond Musso, … [Read More...]
Pelican Poll: Do you support carbon capture?
The Louisiana Freedom Caucus today issued a strong condemnation of threats of physical violence on social media directed at members of the Legislature following the recent House Natural Resources Committee … [Read More...]
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