REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASCENSION PARISH COUNCIL April 16, 2026 – 6:00 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Call To Order / Invocation and Pledge (2) Roll Call (3) Chair’s Additions (4) Public Comment Sign- In Period (5) Parish President’s Report: (6) Consent Agenda a. Adoption of February 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes b. […]
Planning defers consideration of Data Mining/Cryptocurrency ordinance
04/14/2026 by
Last week Ascension’s Planning Commission considered six revisions to the parish’s development code. The proposed revisions scheduled for consideration on Wednesday, included the addition of an ordinance “to govern the permitting and construction of high impact development facilities (HIDF). This includes Crypto Mining and Data Centers.” Planning and Development Director Eric Poche explained that the […]
Annual BBB “Shred Fest” set for April 18
04/14/2026 by
The annual BBB Secure Your ID “Shred Fest” Day will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to Noon, at the Baton Rouge Police Dept (9000 Airline Hwy). The popular free event has shredded items from more than 1,500 vehicles that have attended over the last two years. The event is produced […]
Old Glory damaged? Gonzales provides Retirement Box at City Hall
04/14/2026 by
As Memorial Day approaches, we’d like to remind residents that a Flag Retirement Box is available at City Hall. Worn or damaged U.S. flags can be respectfully retired by placing them in the box during regular business hours. Let’s honor our flag and those who served by retiring flags with dignity.
Classrooms to focus on “science of reading, grammar and cursive writing”
04/14/2026 by
Louisiana students will soon benefit from new English language arts (ELA) standards that further reinforce the fundamentals of reading and writing. The revised K-12 ELA student standards were recommended by Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley and approved by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Developed by Louisiana educators through a public review process facilitated […]
Lambert on Budget: “We’re not doing cost of living” raises
04/13/2026 by
“We’re not doing cost of living this year,” Councilwoman Terri Lambert declared on Tuesday during a Special Working Meeting of Gonzales’ City Council, a workshop called by Mayor Tim Riley intended to avert a budget fiasco like the one embarrassing the city in 2025. “What’s funny?” Lambert challenged a handful of city employees taken aback […]
Five seats open as School Board term limits kick in
04/13/2026 by
Ascension Parish voters select 11 school board members parish-wide every four years to represent and manage the public school system. This election cycle will be the first time in the history of the Ascension Parish School Board that its members will be impacted by term limits. Five current board members are subject to the […]
Donaldsonville to consider rezone of Thibault Farmlands to Residential/Commercial
04/13/2026 by
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE MAKE NOTICE THAT THE ZONING ADJUSTMENT COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF DONALDSONVILLE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 16, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M., ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION: Project: Request for Zone change from RAD – Rural Agriculture District & R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-2 Single Family Residential […]
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program for LA seniors
04/13/2026 by
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is helping eligible seniors in Louisiana enjoy fresh, locally grown produce and honey from approved farmers’ markets and roadside stands. If you or a loved one is age 60 or older and meet income requirements, you may qualify to receive $30 in food benefits to spend on healthy, nutritious […]
Registrar offers information for upcoming primary elections
04/13/2026 by
CLOSED PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS and VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 Party Primary/Municipal Primary Election Please note: the Oak Grove Community Center Early Voting site located in Prairieville is under construction. Although this site will be open for Early Voting, voters will only be able to park and enter/exit the building on […]
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