Latest Business Headlines
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Much of Gonzales' Code of Ordinances is outdated, other parts make little sense even after an update corresponding to the 2015 adoption of a Comprehensive Growth Plan.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...]
Gonzales City Council meeting agenda (Monday)
A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026, AT 5:30 P.M. Public Hearing to Consider: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4298: An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 6. Offenses … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
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...]
RPCC seeks appoval of Industrial Electrical program (Fall 2026)
Launch Your Career in Industrial Electrical: Introducing the NEW Electrical Concentration in RPCC’s Energy Sciences program—starting Fall 2026 (pending SACSCOC approval). This path is for you if you: … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
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...]
Four graduate from District Attorney’s Narcotics Diversion Program
District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of four adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program this week. These individuals were recognized … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
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...]
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of April 30-May 7
Below is Ascension Sheriff's arrest report for the week of April 30-May 7: April 30 arrests: Austin Barrick, 28, 43329 Elmo Cannon Rd, Gonzales was charged w/ Domestic Abuse Battery (Strangulation), … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
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...]
USS Kidd return delayed by historically low water levels
The return of the USS Kidd to its protective cradle along the Baton Rouge riverfront has been temporarily delayed due to historically low water levels on the Mississippi River. While this development prevents … [Read More...]
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