Latest Business Headlines
Teachers Wanted: Ascension Public Schools Job Fair (Thursday)
Ascension Public Schools will hold a Teacher Job Fair on April 23, 2026, to fill positions for the 2026-27 school year. This event is ideal for experienced educators seeking top positions, as well as upcoming … [Read More...]
CORE Scholarship fund accepting applications through April 27
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The CORE Scholarship Fund, honoring the legacy of Hilton Farlough, is now accepting applications to support students pursuing high-demand, workforce-aligned careers. This … [Read More...]
Three council members do battle with Chief of Staff
Whatever the City Council (minus Eddie Williams) hoped to achieve by yesterday morning's Special Meeting to "discuss" a minor accident involving Mayor Tim Riley's Chief of Staff, the charade blew up in their … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
Louisiana invests more than $5 million in Students with Disabilities
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is investing more than $5.1 million in federal funding to strengthen instruction for students with disabilities. Approved by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and … [Read More...]
Educational group releases new White Paper on Chronic Absenteeism
Concentric Educational Solutions today announced the release of a new national white paper, Redefining the Attendance Paradigm - A Systemic Analysis of Chronic Absenteeism, Economic Impacts, and Human-Centered … [Read More...]
Special Ed Advisory Council meeting set for April 30
The Ascension Parish Special Education Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Parents of students with special needs and members of the public are welcome to … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
Guilty Pleas for the Week of April 13-17
During the week of April 13 – April 17, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court - Ascension Parish: Ashly Boudreaux, 39226 David … [Read More...]
Ascension Parish Recycling Centers hours of operation
Ascension Parish Recycling Centers continue to serve the community by providing responsible options to reduce waste and protect our environment. Through the combined efforts of Ascension Parish DPW East and … [Read More...]
Registrar offers information for upcoming primary elections
CLOSED PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS and VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 Party Primary/Municipal Primary Election Please note: the Oak Grove Community Center Early Voting site … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
CASA’s Annual Blue Run (Saturday)
We are proud to support CASA’s Annual Blue Run on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Gonzales. Early registration is now open. Join us for the One Mile Fun Run/Walk or the 5K Race. This event helps raise … [Read More...]
ARW Congressional Candidate Forum (April 29)
Ascension Republican Women will host a candidate forum on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m., featuring candidates for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House Districts 1, 5, and 6. Radio Host, Moon Griffon is the … [Read More...]
Fabian Street (Gonzales) to close for repair collapsed storm drain
The City of Gonzales’ Streets & Drainage Department has announced the closure of Fabian Street (in Park Vista Subdivision) beginning Tuesday, April 21. The closure is necessary to repair a collapsed … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
Old Glory damaged? Gonzales provides Retirement Box at City Hall
As Memorial Day approaches, we’d like to remind residents that a Flag Retirement Box is available at City Hall. Worn or damaged U.S. flags can be respectfully retired by placing them in the box during … [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...]
AG seeks stay in matter to reinstate safeguards on abortion drug
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit seeking to halt a Biden-era rule that removed a longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for the … [Read More...]
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