Latest Business Headlines
Victim in Kemlyn Lomas shooting has died
Kemlyn Bailey Lomas was arrested in connection with the shooting of a man in Hammond two weeks ago. The victim was hospitalized (see below) and Lomas was charged with crimes including Attempted … [Read More...]
Parish’s decade long reliance on HNTB Engineers is over
Ascension Drainage Assistance Program Team (ADAPT) is the moniker for the parish's engineering/design/construction efforts in Floodplain Management. As far as we can tell it was made up about four years ago, … [Read More...]
City Council approves two Airbnb applications
Gonzales City Council, by identical 3-2 votes, approved two Special Use Permit applications to operate Airbnbs last night. Councilman Kirk Boudreaux moved to approve both applications, based on the Zoning … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
Tuition Assistance available for RPCC for summer coursework
TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Enrolled in summer coursework or close to graduating and need assistance with tuition? Then the Dow Last Mile Education Fund is just for you. With awards of up to $5,000 … [Read More...]
K-3 reading proficiency climbs 16.5%
Louisiana students in kindergarten through third grade posted strong reading gains during the 2025-2026 school year. Literacy screener results released today by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) show … [Read More...]
Volunteer Ascension’s School Supply Collection Day (June 27)
Volunteer Ascension’s annual Touch-A-Truck Community School Supplies Collection Day is almost here! Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled morning while helping support Ascension Parish … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
LPB celebrates America 250th with new documentary
The public is invited to a free screening & discussion A love for America shown through the lens of a camera; documentary photographer Carol Highsmith’s passion for both shines through in Louisiana Public … [Read More...]
Ascension Pride “Rainbow Carnival” scheduled for June 20 at LDEC
Ascension Pride is proud to announce the return of its annual Pride celebration, Ascension Pride 2026: The Rainbow Carnival, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, … [Read More...]
Sorrento Town Council meeting agenda (Tuesday)
A public meeting will be held as follows: June 9, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. to be held at Sorrento Community Center. AGENDA Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
Two sentenced to Life in Prison for Human Trafficking
On March 5, 2026, an Ascension Parish jury found both 21-year-old Jayden Hodge of Dallas TX... and 23-year-old Antonio Jackson of Phoenix, AZ guilty as charged of Human Trafficking – victim under the age … [Read More...]
APSO Detective Receives Statewide Negotiator of the Year Award
APSO Detective Receives Statewide Negotiator of the Year Award: Congratulations to Detective Laura Mueller on being named the recipient of the Louisiana Association of Crisis Negotiators' "Tracy Morgan" … [Read More...]
APSO arrests two Prairieville men for battery, gang activity
Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit have arrested two men in connection with a violent assault that left one victim unconscious and hospitalized. Luis Olivas, 38, of … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
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...]
AG celebrates victory over “Biden’s Radical and Unlawful Title IX Rule”
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a notice of voluntary dismissal in Louisiana's lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration's 2024 Title IX Rule after the remaining appeals seeking to revive the … [Read More...]
Board of Adjustments meeting agenda (Wednesday)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS June 10, 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 of … [Read More...]
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