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Much of Gonzales' Code of Ordinances is outdated, other parts make little sense even after an update corresponding to the 2015 adoption of a Comprehensive Growth Plan.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
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...]
Letlow Bill intended to improve FEMA operations
Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed the No Delays in Disaster Relief Act to speed up relief for Louisianans affected by natural disasters. The legislation directs the FEMA Administrator to appoint an Acting … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
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...]
Donaldsonville City Council meeting agenda (Monday)
DONALDSONVILLE COUNCIL AGENDA MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 MEETING TO BE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Prayer 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll call 4. Amendments 5. Public Comments (limited to items on the … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
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...]
Baton Rouge man arrested for Attempted Second Degree Murder
Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit have charged Kayla Lucas, 22, of Baton Rouge, with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons, and aggravated criminal … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
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...]
Louisiana Switches to Semi-Closed Primaries, but at What Cost?
n May 16, 2026, Louisiana will host its first closed party primary election in more than 15 years (Early Voting is already taking place). In a new report, Louisiana Progress, a nonprofit public policy … [Read More...]
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