Latest Business Headlines
City Council adopts final pieces of Mayor Riley’s budget
A unanimous City Council adopted Mayor Tim Riley's 2026-27 General Fund Budget on Monday with 22 pages worth of amendments. All five council members voted to adopt the PACE Center Budget and requisite … [Read More...]
Construction Training continues this summer at RPCC
RPCC will offer additional Introduction to Construction Careers training opportunities this summer. Upcoming classes: Donaldsonville (day): June 1-5 Gonzales (evening): June 8–11 & June … [Read More...]
Robinson/Glover board appointments over opposition of Councilwomen Lambert and James
Elective office in the legislative branch comes with perks, unlimited time during meetings to expound upon any pet peeve or project one likes, restrained only by Robert's Rule of Order (not those of courtesy, … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
The Arc of East Ascension presents “Dancing for a Cause 2026”
The Arc of East Ascension is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual fundraiser, Dancing for a Cause 2026, set to take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the REV Building at … [Read More...]
GPD’s Junior Police Program OPEN NOW
Looking for something fun, structured, and meaningful for your child this summer? The Gonzales Police Department’s Junior Police Program is back! This hands-on program gives kids ages 7–13 a chance to … [Read More...]
St. Amant and EA FFA Chapters earn national recognition
Congratulations to the East Ascension and St. Amant FFA Chapters for earning national recognition through the National FFA Chapter Award Program. Both chapters received a prestigious 3-star national ranking, … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
Two arrested after deceased woman’s remains found in St. Amant
Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit have arrested Brigitte Becker, 61, of Gonzales, and Lawrence Coco III, 63, of Darrow, in connection with the death of 47-year-old … [Read More...]
Gonzales hosts Public Workshop for Comprehensive Plan (May 28)
Help Shape the Future of Gonzales! The City of Gonzales invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to attend the Gonzales Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop. Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00 … [Read More...]
Gonzales City Council meeting agenda (Tuesday)
A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026, AT 5:30 P.M. Public Hearing to Consider: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4304: An Ordinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
Prairieville man gets 30 years, castration as part of juvenile sex plea
Last week, Douglas Decuir of 17880 Airline Hwy Prairieville, LA, age 44, pled guilty to Second Degree Rape (2 counts), Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile (2 counts), and Pornography Involving Juveniles with … [Read More...]
How does SB 121 Congressional map affect Ascension?
In the wake of Louisiana v. Callais, in which the Supreme Court overturned the state Congressional map, speculation centered on whether the Republic legislative supermajorities would undo both majority-minority … [Read More...]
AP Baseball/Girl Scouts help with flag ceremony at National Cemetery
Ascension Parish Girl Scout Seniors from Troops 10286 and 10205, along with several players from the Ascension Parish Baseball League, spent the morning placing flags on graves at the Port Hudson National … [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...]
Pelican Poll: Do you approve of political gerrymandering?
Excerpted from Punchbowl News May 4, 2026 newsletter: There’s a redistricting frenzy breaking out across the South as GOP governors and legislators — under pressure from Trump — scramble to redraw … [Read More...]
Judge orders release of (Hyundai) Non-Disclosure Agreements
Nine months of stonewalling by Ascension Parish begs the question, "what do parish officials have to hide?" A state court judge has ruled that Ascension Parish improperly withheld non-disclosure agreements … [Read More...]
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