Latest Business Headlines
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...]
5 Constitutional Amendments on May 16 ballot, early voting ends Saturday
CA No. 1 (ACT No. 223, 2025-RS – SB 8) — To authorize the addition or removal of positions in the unclassified state civil service by law “Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to remove or add … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
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...]
AP Schools names Karen Daigle as Supervisor of Primary Schools
Ascension Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Karen Daigle as Supervisor of Primary Schools. Karen Daigle has dedicated 28 years to serving students and families in Ascension Public … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
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...]
Saturday is Household Hazardous Material Collection Day
Ascension Parish residents are invited to safely dispose of household items that typically cannot be thrown away with regular trash during our Household Hazardous Material Collection Day. Saturday, May … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
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...]
Habitual Offender guilty of heroin/fentanyl distribution, sentenced to 35 years
On September 17, 2025, an Ascension Parish Jury found 47-year-old Hasan Henderson of 304 Mulberry St. Donaldsonville, LA guilty of Distribution of Heroin and Distribution of Fentanyl. Henderson was prosecuted … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
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...]
2026 LFACC Bass Tournament Benefitting St. Jude Hospital (Saturday)
There will be a high school division competing for a secondary pot of $1,000. You are also eligible for the guaranteed pot and Big Bass as well. Check in and Calcutta will be held at Canal Bank (18489 Hwy … [Read More...]
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