Latest Business Headlines
Second Chance Employment & Expungement Event (Tuesday)
03/28/2024 -
On Tuesday (April 2nd), we will host a FREE employment and expungement event at the Sheriff's Wag Center in Donaldsonville beginning at 9:00am. If you're needing just a little extra help getting back on your … [Read More...]
Factions politicizing appointment of interim mayorship, Gonzales citizens deserve better
03/27/2024 -
Comical and pathetic, and wholly unsurprising, Gonzales' governing authority is on the verge of implosion as the timetable for Mayor Barney Arceneaux's departure has been stepped up according to one vying to … [Read More...]
DOTD to shut down St. Landry/Hwy 30 intersection for roundabout construction
03/26/2024 -
Attention: DOTD plans to shut down the St Landry Ave / Hwy 30 intersection for roundabout construction. The closure is expected on April 8th. This closure will call for re-routes during that time. If you … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
Two Ascension teens among Louisiana Young Heroes
03/28/2024 -
Louisiana Public Broadcasting is honoring six high school students from around the state as Louisiana Young Heroes. These outstanding students are role models in their communities and join over 200 former … [Read More...]
AP Schools to hold Teacher Job Fair (April 10)
03/27/2024 -
Limited Teaching Positions Available including for the New Prairieville High School Ascension Public Schools will hold a Teacher Job Fair on April 10, 2024, to fill positions for the 2024-25 school year. … [Read More...]
AP Schools looking for school bus drivers
03/26/2024 -
Ascension Public Schools will conduct a FREE pre-service class for anyone interested in becoming a certified school bus driver for APSB. Must attend all listed dates. This program is for persons interested in … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
Senator Eddie Lambert appointed to Legislative Rural Caucus leadership role
03/28/2024 -
The Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus has appointed State Senator Eddie Lambert (R-Gonzales) to the Executive Committee for 2024-25. “Rural areas make up a large portion of the state of Louisiana, and I am … [Read More...]
Rock the Country coming to Lamar Dixon, only days away
03/27/2024 -
Rock the Country only days away, scheduled for Lamar Dixon Expo Center on April 5-6. You can purchase tickets directly through the Rock the Country website on the tickets page. We strongly recommend that you … [Read More...]
APSO Haz-Mat promotions
03/26/2024 -
Members of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Haz-Mat Team gathered this week for a promotional ceremony of its members, who have been responding to Hazardous Materials Calls in Ascension Parish and the … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
Millie Mattered Drug Epidemic Walk set for Gonzales’ Jambalaya Park (April 13)
03/28/2024 -
Millie Mattered Addiction and Overdose Advocacy will be in Gonzales at Jambalaya Park for its 2nd Annual Drug Epidemic Walk on Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. Overdose and fentanyl poisoning is growing and … [Read More...]
Gonzales Fire Department tax renewal on April 27 ballot
03/27/2024 -
Earlier this year Gonzales's City Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling for an election to renew a 3.27 mill property tax in the spring of 2024. The Ad Valorem assessment is embodied in the … [Read More...]
LA Treasurer backing HB 714, creating “Louisiana Gold Currency Platform”
03/26/2024 -
The House Committee on Commerce heard House Bill 714, creating the "Louisiana Gold Currency Platform," Monday at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The author, Rep. Raymond Crews, is offering this landmark … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
Letter alleges sex offenders reside/work next to proposed day-care site in St. Amant
03/28/2024 -
As a parent and grandparent having raised my family in Ascension Parish, I was upset to learn through the Sherrif’s office sex website, that convicted sex offenders (two) were living and working at the Trash … [Read More...]
AP Fire Departments participate in Louisiana Fallen Firefighters Memorial
03/27/2024 -
Members of the St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department and 5th Ward Vol. Fire Dept. - Ascension, La.., City of Gonzales Fire Department - Ascension Parish attended the 2024 Louisiana Fallen Firefighter Memorial … [Read More...]
AP Schools to hold forums on April 27 school bond tax renewal
03/26/2024 -
Ascension Public Schools will hold public forums in early April about the school bond renewal on the April 27 election ballot. The forums are divided by the high school feeder system. Parents and employees from … [Read More...]