Latest Business Headlines
5 Constitutional Amendments on today’s ballot
Saturday’s ballot includes five proposed amendments to Louisiana’s Constitution. CA No. 1 (ACT No. 223, 2025-RS – SB 8) — To authorize the addition or removal of positions in the unclassified state civil … [Read More...]
How does SB 121 Congressional map affect Ascension?
In the wake of Louisiana v. Callais, in which the Supreme Court overturned the state Congressional map, speculation centered on whether the Republic legislative supermajorities would undo both majority-minority … [Read More...]
Robinson/Glover board appointments over opposition of Councilwomen Lambert and James
Elective office in the legislative branch comes with perks, unlimited time during meetings to expound upon any pet peeve or project one likes, restrained only by Robert's Rule of Order (not those of courtesy, … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
LA ranks 1st in Reading Growth, 2nd in Math
Louisiana is the only state to surpass pre-pandemic levels in both reading and math, according to a new report from Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth Louisiana continues to lead the nation in academic … [Read More...]
From Crawfish to Cajun Music: Living in the South engages Prairieville Middle Students
Prairieville Middle School hosted their annual Living in the South event for seventh grade students on Friday, May 8, 2026. At the event, students were given the opportunity to hear about different areas of our … [Read More...]
AP Schools outperforming national average
Dear Ascension Families, Today’s release of the national Education Scorecard by researchers from Harvard University, Stanford University, and Dartmouth College brings exciting news for Louisiana and powerful … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
LPB/LSU students present PSA on Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB), Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Louisiana (DPIL), and students from LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication have partnered on a new public awareness campaign … [Read More...]
AG leads bipartisan push to fix Medicare therapy payment rules
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill led a bipartisan coalition of 11 attorneys general in urging the federal government to improve how Medicare pays for outpatient therapy services. In a letter to CMS … [Read More...]
Letlow staff to host Satellite Office Hour in Ascension (5/21)
Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s district staff will be hosting satellite office hours in Ascension Parish next week. Staff will be available in Gonzales to help constituents of Louisiana’s 5th District with … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of May 7-14
Below is Ascension Sheriff's arrest report for the week of May 7-14: May 7 arrests: Bryan Hathorn, 41, 932 Elizabeth St, Donaldsonville was charged w/ (2 counts) Distribution or PWITD [Heroin, and … [Read More...]
Gonzales man arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Charles Crawford, 41, of Gonzales on 119 counts of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, 64 counts of Child … [Read More...]
Guilty Pleas for the Week of May 4-8
During the week of May 4 – May 8, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court - Ascension Parish: Kendell Gray, Houston, TX, age 36, … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
Pelican Poll: Do you approve of political gerrymandering?
Excerpted from Punchbowl News May 4, 2026 newsletter: There’s a redistricting frenzy breaking out across the South as GOP governors and legislators — under pressure from Trump — scramble to redraw … [Read More...]
LA Entrepreneurs: Ads and AI essential for homegrown businesses
Across Louisiana, small businesses, from digital marketing firms to short-term rental hosts, are working to grow in an economy where national brands often dominate online attention. For many of these homegrown … [Read More...]
AG addresses threats against Senator Jay Morris and ongoing redistricting debate
“The political process is designed to encourage participation and debate and to provide a forum for people to be heard. There is absolutely no place for violence or threats in this process. Senator Jay Morris … [Read More...]
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