Thursday’s Ascension Parish Council meeting included two milestone moments, momentous in scope and refreshingly received with little fanfare, nary of hint of grandstanding and even less controversy. President Clint Cointment announced the receipt of payment from National Water Infrastructure, LLC (NWI) to finalize the sale of parish wastewater assets. A unanimous council vote approved the […]
Milestones for Ascension: Sewer deal done, purchase of acreage for animal shelter authorized
04/19/2024 by
Ratification of ten Cointment appointees on tonight’s Council agenda
04/18/2024 by
Thursday’s Parish Council agenda includes a resolution to ratify ten individuals to head various departments/divisions of Ascension Parish Government. In a break from precedence, an up/down vote on the resolution would ratify every appointment (as opposed to taking up each appointment individually in past). BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the Ascension Parish Home Rule […]
Parish Council agenda includes ordinance to purchase acreage for Animal Shelter
04/17/2024 by
Tomorrow, Ascension’s Parish Council will consider an ordinance to purchase 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 […]
Two multi-parish agencies pursuing Bayou Manchac Flood Risk Reduction
04/16/2024 by
All of the interested parties seem in agreement, Bayou Manchac Regional Flood Risk Reduction is a project worth getting done, and the sooner the better. Two multi-parish agencies have made it a priority, evidenced by the spirited conversation at Amite River Basin Commission’s (ARBC) April 9 meeting at Livingston Parish’s council chamber. Monica Gorman, Executive Director […]
On its Golden Anniversary, it’s time to scrap existing Louisiana State Constitution
04/16/2024 by
The State Constitution is a joke, chock full of amendments that should not be included in Louisiana’s foundational document. There is a bill scheduled for committee consideration today which could remedy this sorry state of affairs, a do-over after five decades. We defer to Louisiana Association of Business & Industry (LABI). From the LABI daily newsletter […]
Registrar announces Absentee Ballot deadlines for April 27 election
04/15/2024 by
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 mail ballot is 4/23/2024 at 4:30 pm. Requests can […]
Dancing for a Cause seeking sponsors, download application here
04/14/2024 by
Dancing For A Cause is in its 15th season, and The Arc of East Ascension needs your help! The mission of The Arc of East Ascension is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families. Through services and advocacy that support choice, independence, and dignity. Our vision is to ensure […]
Early Voting for renewal of Prairieville Fire Department property tax begins
04/13/2024 by
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 […]
Gonzales Police Department is hiring
04/11/2024 by
Gonzales Police Department is hiring. For some time now Chief of Police Sherman Jackson, when he actually attended to his duties, has bemoaned a lack of personnel and gone so far as to plead poverty as the city’s coffers have never been so well funded. During the most recent meeting preparatory to introducing Gonzales’ budget, […]
Ascension Credit Union offering scholarships to high school seniors
04/09/2024 by
$7,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS It’s that time of year again! Each year, we give one Senior at each of Ascension Parish’s High Schools (East Ascension High School, St. Amant High School, Dutchtown High, Donaldsonville High School, Early College Option – Ascension Parish Schools, ACHSA – Ascension Catholic Home & School Association, Ascension Christian Schools) a chance […]
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