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Take Metropolitan Transportation Plan, MOVE 2050 survey
MOVE 2050 ROUND 2 SURVEY We have kicked off our second round of public outreach on MOVE 2050, our long-range transportation plan for the Capital Region. In our first round, you helped identify the challenges … [Read More...]
UPDATE: Still on the ballot, challenge to Tureau’s candidacy rejected
Judge Steven Tureau's bid for reelection to the bench in Division, 23rd Judicial District Court is alive and well. His opponent, Rob Snyder, Jr., sought to have Tureau's name removed from the ballot, alleging … [Read More...]
Approved – Lower Amite Sediment Removal
With Corps of Engineers permit approval, Livingston Parish can proceed with this major $20 million Master Plan project that will help restore drainage in the Lower Amite River The first phase of the dredging … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
AP Library offers Back to School resources
School is back, so is the homework, research projects, and studying. These free resources can help make the year a little easier. Need homework help? Try Homework Louisiana for free live tutoring for K-12 … [Read More...]
Ascension Parish Auction bidding open through Friday
Reminder: Bidding is still open through Friday. Don’t miss your chance to participate in Ascension Parish Government’s online auction with Auctions International. Bidding Closes: Friday, August 21, … [Read More...]
Special Ed Advisory Council meeting (Wednesday)
The Ascension Parish Special Education Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m (noon). Parents of students with special needs and members of the public are … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
Book Sale at Gonzales Library (Saturday)
Ready to add a few new reads to your shelves? Stop by the Friends of the Ascension Public Library's End of Summer Book Sale on Saturday, August 22, starting at 9:00am at our Gonzales location! Browse … [Read More...]
Live After Five, Inc. announces 2026 Fall Concert Lineup
Live After Five, Baton Rouge’s longest-standing and most beloved free concert series, is excited to announce their Fall 2026 Lineup. On behalf of Live After Five, the board would like to thank our Presenting … [Read More...]
Ascension Parish Council meeting agenda (Thursday)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASCENSION PARISH COUNCIL August 20, 2026 - 6:00 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Call To Order / Invocation and Pledge (2) Roll Call (3) Chair's Additions (4) … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
AP Emergency Response teams participate in Haz-Mat drill
Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams participate in Haz-Mat Drill at Kinder Morgan GLT Facility in Ascension Parish. Local Emergency Response Teams from Ascension Parish Fire Dist. #1, CAER Team, APSO … [Read More...]
Prairieville man arrested, charged with Desecration of Graves
As a result of multiple tips received, deputies identified Byron Buie, 70, of Prairieville, as a person of interest. During the course of the investigation, information obtained from Buie led deputies to make … [Read More...]
Guilty Pleas for the Week of August 10-14
During the week of August 10 – August 14, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court - Ascension Parish: James Major, 14196 Garcon … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
Understanding Hurricane Preparedness Terminology
Hurricane Preparedness: Terminology Understanding the difference between a tropical depression, tropical storm, and hurricane can help you better understand forecasts and make informed decisions as a system … [Read More...]
ARBC: I-12 “Wall” in Livingston to be repaired
Nearly a decade after the catastrophic August 2016 flood, millions of dollars from a lawsuit over I-12’s concrete median barriers are being put to work improving drainage in Livingston Parish. A $21.5 … [Read More...]
Pelican Poll: Do you support data centers in Ascension?
Ascension Parish has undertaken the task of adopting an ordinance scheme to regulate high impact development facilities, a euphemism for data centers. It is a hot topic nationwide as the mega-centers are … [Read More...]
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