Dirty South Daiquiris appeal of license rejection back on City Council agenda

Dirty South Daiquiris is back on tonight’s Gonzales City Council meeting agenda, appealing the denial of its application for liquor license renewal due to numerous incidents necessitating response by Gonzales PD.  Having pulled its appeal from consideration in February, the appeal is set for “Public Hearing” tonight. Original piece: The five-member Gonzales City Council will […]

Haven of Ascension’s Mindfulness Retreat (April 20), secure spot now

Secure your spot for the Mindfulness Retreat hosted by Mackinze Parker and Melisha Stallard! Taking place on April 20, 2024 at the Haven of Ascension. This unique retreat is an all-inclusive, 12-hour, full day experience with classes and workshops to support a mindful state of being. With meals and freshly pressed juices included, you are […]

Last chance to vote early, absentee ballots due by March 22

NOTE:  Today is the final day to Early Vote. Registrar of Voters, Shanie M. Bourg, is reminding voters that participate in the Over 65 Mail Ballot program or any voter that will be absentee during Early Voting and/or on Election Day of the upcoming Absentee by Mail deadlines. The deadline to request an absentee by […]

Mayor Barney Arceneaux to take position with LMA in May

NOTE:  At 11:10 a.m. this morning, the following email was sent to City of Gonzales employees from CAO/City Clerk Scot Byrd. My fellow employees of the City of Gonzales: It is with great pride and a bit of sorrow that I formally announce to all City employees that our mayor, Barney Arceneaux, has been selected […]

APSO’s Wanda August honored with Heart of Law Enforcement Award

This week, Beyond the Badge recognized law enforcement professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty with the Heart of Law Enforcement Award. Our very own Deputy Wanda August was one of 14 recipients to receive the award for her recent efforts when she orchestrated and secured donations and sponsorships for several […]

Residents adamantly opposed, Gonzales annexation of Brittany Point in limbo

Brittany Point, LLC owns 55 acres abutting Gonzales’ easternmost city limits, on the north side of Hwy 30 just west of Smith Tank & Steel where the current zoning is Rural, one of Ascension Parish’s most restrictive.  In all likelihood, whether the subject acreage is annexed into the City of Gonzales or not, that is going […]

EA Drainage favors law naming Parish President as EA Drainage Director

By an 8-2 majority, East Ascension Drainage Commission (comprised of all Parish Council members) adopted the following resolution on Monday. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE EAST ASCENSION CONSOLIDATED GRAVITY DISTRICT NO. 1 TO REQUEST CHANGE IN STATE LAW TO DEFINE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, the East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 […]

Finance Committee to consider acreage on Weber City for Animal Shelter

Tonight, Ascension’s Parish Council Finance Committee will consider the purchase of a 7.5 acre tract, south of Weber City/east of Roddy Road, for the parish’s long-awaited animal shelter.  The price ($735,000) was set by an appraisal commissioned by the seller (Cridec, LLC) and recommended by the Animal Services Board at its January 30 meeting.  A case of […]

Stephen Ussery launches campaign page for Gonzales Chief of Police election

Stephen Ussery, a veteran of Gonzales PD with more than two decades worth of experience, recently launched the social media page for his candidacy to unseat Chief of Police Sherman Jackson.  With the tagline… If you do not want law & order, do not vote for me! – Stephen G. Ussery Ussery is hitting the […]

Renewal of Prairieville Fire Department property tax set for April 27

Last week Ascension’s newly-seated Parish Council adopted the resolution below, calling for an election on April 27 to renew ten mills worth of property tax funding Fire Protection District No. 3.  The renewal would extend the existing millage for another ten years.  The District covers 28 square miles in the northwest corner of Ascension Parish […]