Pelican Poll: Biden, Trump or ANYBODY ELSE

For many of us the choice on November 5 is a nauseating one, an incumbent president (Joe Biden) versus a pseudo-incumbent president (Donald Trump) with a smattering of less offensive menu items filling out the ballot (though we suspect they’d be found every bit as noxious if you pay any attention to them).  Louisiana is […]

NRA Louisiana Grassroots Coordinator to address GOP Roundtable (3/20)

Cole Myers, the Texas and Louisiana Grassroots Coordinator for the National Rifle Association-Institute for Legislative Action, is the speaker for the March Ascension GOP Roundtable, sponsored by Ascension Republican Women. The Roundtable will be held on WEDNESDAY, March 20th at 11:30 a.m. at the Clarion Inn, 1500 W. Highway 30 in Gonzales. (11:30 to 12:00 – Meet […]

APSO Arrest Report for the Week of March 7-14

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of March 7-14: March 7 arrests: Presley Roberson, 30, 11464 Beco Rd, St. Amant was charged w/ Violations of Protective Orders, and arrested pursuant to a bench warrant; Triton Bercegeay, 19, 12047 Hwy 22, St. Amant was arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant; Phoenix Goodwin, 30, 10522 Sunrise St, […]

APSO deputy in Fallen Heroes Run

Shout out to our very own Sgt. Bryant “Bubba” Blank who was recently invited to in the US Marshal’s Office’s 8th Annual Fallen Heroes Run, a nationwide initiative that recognizes law enforcement officers and other first responders killed in the line of duty. Sgt. Blank says they dedicated this run especially to Deputy US Marshal […]

Two Ascension men arrested for Pornography Involving Juveniles, one for Sexual Abuse of Animal

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested two Ascension Parish men for various charges on Tuesday, March 12. Jeremy Crochet (W/M, DOB 6/25/1993) was arrested for violating: LA R.S. 14:81.1 Pornography Involving Juveniles (Felony) (14 counts) LA R.S. 14:89.3 SEXUAL ABUSE OF AN ANIMAL (Felony) (20 counts) Raymond Welch Jr (W/M DOB 8/30/1951) […]

Methanex donates iPads to St. Amant & 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Departments

The St. Amant & 5th. Ward Volunteer Fire Departments now has some high-tech tools at its disposal to assist with emergency calls, thanks to the donation of six iPads from Methanex. The new technology will give our volunteer firefighters quick, easy access to data such as locations of fire hydrants, maps of our coverage area […]

Unanimous council rejects Parish President’s ordinance to eliminate ratification authority

Last week a unanimous Parish Council rejected proposed ordinance revisions aimed at eliminating its authority to approve certain hires by the Parish President.  Seven seats having changed hands after the 2023 election cycle, certain of the new council members take issue with the perception they are sycophants of President Clint Cointment.  Thursday’s vote was the […]

Hatha Flow Yoga every Tuesday at Haven of Ascension (today)

Experience an insightful approach to your Yoga practice with yoga instructor Maggie Barber. Welcome to Hatha Flow Yoga at Haven of Ascension, where structure and alignment meet to create a truly transformative experience.  In this class, Maggie seamlessly blends breath, meditation, and precise physical alignment to nurture your body and nourish your soul. Explore the […]

The case for annexation as Gonzales Council considers 55 acres on Hwy 30 (Monday)

Since the Village of Gonzales was recognized by Louisiana’s legislature in 1922, the municipality has annexed property on more occasions than we’ve been able to count with any degree of accuracy.  Governor Earl K. Long proclaimed its township in 1952, with legislative approval of Gonzales’ city charter a quarter-century later.  Not coincidentally, by 1977 the […]

Dirty South Daiquiris pulls appeal of liquor license rejection from agenda

Published in anticipation of an appeal hearing scheduled for Monday, Dirty South Daiquiris pulled its item from the City Council agenda.  Denied renewal of its liquor license by the city, Dirty South scheduled the appeal a week before the council meeting.  When/if the company returns… Original piece: The five-member Gonzales City Council will decide the […]