Senator Eddie Lambert appointed to Legislative Rural Caucus leadership role

The Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus has appointed State Senator Eddie Lambert (R-Gonzales) to the Executive Committee for 2024-25. “Rural areas make up a large portion of the state of Louisiana, and I am honored to be a part of such an important effort to improve services for our people,” Lambert said. “We will work together […]

Rock the Country coming to Lamar Dixon, only days away

Rock the Country only days away, scheduled for Lamar Dixon Expo Center on April 5-6. You can purchase tickets directly through the Rock the Country website on the tickets page. We strongly recommend that you do NOT purchase tickets from any other website aside from our official website. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of tickets […]

APSO Haz-Mat promotions

Members of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Haz-Mat Team gathered this week for a promotional ceremony of its members, who have been responding to Hazardous Materials Calls in Ascension Parish and the State of Louisiana since 1988. An idea create and organized by the late Gerald “Nicky” Prejean of Southland Fire & Safety in 1988 […]

Filming in Ascension, moviemakers looking for local talent

Caballero Casting is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for Louisiana locals to join forces with acclaimed actors Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler in their latest collaboration, set to film across various parishes in South Louisiana. Following their successful partnership in “Creed” and “Black Panther,” Jordan and Coogler are once again teaming up […]

Guilty Pleas for the Week of March 4-8

During the week of March 4 – March 8, 2024, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court-Ascension Parish: Kelsey Dupuy, 43279 Elmo Cannon Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 26, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled […]

Elevate Your Fitness with Circuit Training at Haven of Ascension (Wednesday)

Join us for heart-pounding, muscle-pumping Circuit Training sessions led by dynamic Fitness Instructor, Melisha Stallard! Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just starting your wellness journey, these sessions are designed to empower and energize you. Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle definition, or improved cardiovascular fitness, this class is your key to tangible results […]

Ascension Parish Council standing committee assignments

Recently elected by colleagues to chair Ascension’s Parish Council, Chase Melancon issued assignments to six standing committees.  Also comprised of the entire council, East Ascension Drainage Commission recently elected first term council member, Blaine Petite, to its chair with Michael Mason in the second seat. Finance Committee (includes all 11 members): Chairman-Michael Mason (second consecutive […]

Ruth Phillips named Ascension’s Interim Chief Administrative Officer

I regret to announce that our Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Patrick Goldsmith is departing Parish government at the end of this week for an opportunity outside of the Parish. Patrick has been an essential part of our success over the past few years and his leadership and experience will be missed. However, we are […]

Solution to “red dust” problem awaits DEQ approval

By Pelican Crossing resident, Jim Robertson: ATTN …Pelican Crossing , River Ridge, Conway, and Pelican Point residents …pls read below updated info on the “red dust” issue and very encouraging developments in once and for all hopefully addressing and fixing the problem …the two written updates are from a concerned citizen from Pelican Crossing who […]

Eric Poche ratified as Director of Parish Planning & Development Department

Struggling to achieve a quorum, Ascension’s Parish Council convened a Special Meeting on Tuesday to conclude two orders of business.  The ten-minute proceeding wedged in between a Finance Committee and East Ascension Drainage Commission, saw Eric Poche ratified as Director of Planning and Development without objection.  In other business the Council resolved to execute an […]