Latest Business Headlines
Lambert, James and Boudreaux votes discontinue Retiree Medicare Stipends
Ordinance practice in the City of Gonzales can get confusing, evidenced by the Council's 3-1 vote (with an abstention) to discontinue Retiree Medicare Stipends received by ultra select few former employees … [Read More...]
Arbitrary mobile home ordinance, retiree stipends on City Council agenda tonight
Much of Gonzales' Code of Ordinances is outdated, other parts make little sense even after an update corresponding to the 2015 adoption of a Comprehensive Growth Plan. It made sense to tinker with Zoning … [Read More...]
SBA low-interest loans for small business impacted by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Louisiana to offset economic … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
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...]
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...]
GPD’s Darcy Taylor is VFW Officer of the Year
The Gonzales Police Department is proud to recognize Officer Darcy Taylor, who was honored as the 2026 VFW Officer of the Year. Officer Taylor has served GPD with dedication since 2018, first in patrol, … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
Board of Adjustments meeting agenda (Wednesday)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING May 13, 2026 - 5:30 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Called to Order (2) Pledge of Allegiance (3) Roll Call of Members (4) Public Comments (5) Acceptance … [Read More...]
EA Drainage Commission meeting agenda (Tuesday)
EA DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING May 12, 2026 - 6:00 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Call To Order / Roll Call of Commissioners (2) INVOCATION / PLEDGE OF … [Read More...]
Ascension Council Finance Committee meeting agenda (Tuesday)
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING May 12, 2026 - 5:30 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Call To Order / Invocation and Pledge (2) Roll Call (3) Chair's Additions (4) Public Comment (5) GENERAL … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
Guilty Pleas for the Week of May 4-8
During the week of May 4 – May 8, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court - Ascension Parish: Kendell Gray, Houston, TX, age 36, … [Read More...]
Ascension Planning Commission meeting agenda (Wednesday)
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING May 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Call to Order (2) Roll Call of Members (3) Pledge of Allegiance (4) Introduction of Staff (5) … [Read More...]
Prairieville man sentenced to 25 years pursuant to distribution plea
On January 7, 2026, 35-year-old Franklin Darville III of Prairieville, LA, pled guilty as charged to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
AG addresses threats against Senator Jay Morris and ongoing redistricting debate
“The political process is designed to encourage participation and debate and to provide a forum for people to be heard. There is absolutely no place for violence or threats in this process. Senator Jay Morris … [Read More...]
Tabled for 27 months, New River dredging Change Order back on agenda
On February 6, 2024, East Ascension Drainage Commission, comprised of the entire 11-member Ascension Parish Council seated Ex Officio, declined to approve a $726,000 change order for the substantially complete, … [Read More...]
Amite River Basin Commission meeting agenda (Tuesday)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10 a.m. Location: Livingston Parish Council Chambers Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. … [Read More...]
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