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Information on June 27 election date
CLOSED PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS and VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 2nd Party Primary/Municipal General Election Ascension Parish Registrar of Voters, Shanie M. Bourg, would like to … [Read More...]
Plan to modernize America’s 7-million-mile freight network unveiled
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today released the 2026 National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP), a multi-year strategy to modernize the nation’s nearly seven-million-mile freight network. This … [Read More...]
AG’s Opinion vindicates Mayor Riley and his Chief of Staff
In March of 2025, less than three months into his first term, Mayor Tim Riley had occasion to request an opinion from Louisiana's Attorney General. Yesterday, Riley received the long-awaited opinion that would … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
RPCC expands Process Technology Program with classes at Donaldsonville HS
River Parishes Community College (RPCC) is expanding access to one of Louisiana’s most in-demand workforce programs by offering evening Process Technology (PTEC) classes at Donaldsonville High School beginning … [Read More...]
Lake Elementary transitioning to Lake Primary and Lake Middle Schools
In preparation for the construction of a new middle school campus approved by voters, the Ascension Parish School Board has officially approved the transition of Lake Elementary School from a single K-8 campus … [Read More...]
RPCC celebrates first grad of Health Information Technology Degree Program
River Parishes Community College (RPCC) proudly announces a historic milestone with the graduation of the first two students from its Health Information Technology (HIT) Associate of Applied Science degree … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
Babysitter arrested for Negligent Homicide in drowning investigation
Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Unit have arrested Joann Johnson, 37, of Prairieville in connection with the drowning death of a 3-year-old. She is charged with one count of … [Read More...]
West Ascension Drainage Commission meeting CANCELED
NOTICE The West Ascension Gravity Drainage District Meeting OF June 4, 2026 ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE 300 HOUMAS ST. DONALDSONVILLE 5:15 PM HAS BEEN CANCELLED … [Read More...]
Final call for YouthFest 2026 vendors and sponsors
Final call for YouthFest 2026 vendors and sponsors. Let's make the 2026-2027 school year one to remember by helping children and families in our community start the year with the supplies they need to learn, … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
Superintendent on Governor’s Teacher Stipend Executive Order
Governor Landry issued an executive order directing the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to redirect revenues in the MFP towards a teacher … [Read More...]
GPD announces arrest in May drive-by shooting
On May 26, 2026, Gonzales Police Department officers responded to a shooting in the 1500 block of South Burnside Avenue where one individual sustained a gunshot wound. Through investigative efforts, … [Read More...]
Roddy Road (between Weber City/Churchpoint) closed
Roddy Road from the Churchpoint Road Roundabout to Weber City Road is scheduled to close on Monday, June 1st. The closure will allow for the removal and replacement of the bridge over Bayou Narcisse. This … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
LA school system heeds FFRF call to ban the Gideons
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has successfully advised a Louisiana school district to bar a religious organization from handing out bibles to its students. A concerned family member informed the … [Read More...]
Letlow introduces Rural Grants Transparency Act
Congresswoman Julia Letlow today filed legislation to streamline the process for Louisiana communities applying for federal grants and create a transparent, publicly-searchable database of all Department of … [Read More...]
AG’s tips on How to Prepare for Hurricane Season 2026
As the 2026 hurricane season begins, Attorney General Liz Murrill encourages all Louisianans to stay alert, be prepared, and take steps now to protect their families, homes, and property According to … [Read More...]
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