les Gonzales has earned an A grade on the 2025 Water Grade Report from the Louisiana Department of Health Louisiana Department of Health—receiving a score of 90 (out of 100). The grade was achieved after a 5-point bonus was awarded (see below), making up for deductions for customer complaints and “iron and/or manganese greater than […]
5 Constitutional Amendments on May 16 ballot, early voting starts today
05/06/2026 by
CA No. 1 (ACT No. 223, 2025-RS – SB 8) — To authorize the addition or removal of positions in the unclassified state civil service by law “Do you support an amendment to allow the legislature to remove or add officers, positions, and employees to the unclassified state civil service?” (Amends Article X, Section […]
LSP Hurricane Season Preparation
05/06/2026 by
In recognition of Hurricane Preparedness Week, and with the 2026 hurricane season rapidly approaching, Louisiana State Police urge everyone to prepare and plan before a potentially dangerous storm arrives. Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. Although the potential for storm surge and tidal flooding is primarily a concern for South Louisiana […]
Guilty Pleas for the Week of April 27-May 1
05/06/2026 by
During the week of April 27 – May 1, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court – Ascension Parish: Vonzell Batiste, 306 Claiborne St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Possession or Introduction of Contraband Upon the Grounds of any State Correctional Institution […]
More from the AG on Supreme Court’s striking down of Congressional map
05/06/2026 by
The United States Supreme Court allowed its decision in Callais v. Louisiana—which struck down Louisiana’s unconstitutional congressional map—to take effect immediately, just a week after the historic victory for Louisiana voters by Attorney General Liz Murrill and her team. By issuing its judgment right away, the Court removed the usual waiting period and ensured that […]
PUA earns “A” on Water Grade Report
05/05/2026 by
Parish Utilities of Ascension has earned an A grade on the 2025 Water Grade Report from the Louisiana Department of Health Louisiana Department of Health—receiving a perfect 100/100 score and Ascension Consolidated Utility District 1 also earned an A Grade with detailed scoring reflecting an even more impressive 105% overall score after bonus points for […]
Ascension announces Commodities Distribution dates for May
05/05/2026 by
Commodities Distribution is right around the corner! Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 AM at the Frank Sotile Pavilion in Donaldsonville Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 AM at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales SIGN UP TO QUALIFY: Health Unit – 1024 SE Ascension Complex, Gonzales – Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 […]
AG on High Court’s restoration of access to the abortion pill mifepristone
05/05/2026 by
“Big abortion pharma claims they need an emergency stay because they will lose massive amounts of money if they can’t kill more babies quickly and efficiently by mail without medical oversight. The administrative stay is temporary, and I am confident life and the law will win in the end.” – Attorney General Liz Murrill The […]
Old Glory damaged? Gonzales provides Retirement Box at City Hall
05/05/2026 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.
Letter criticizes price controls
05/05/2026 by
Dear Editor: After reading the recent Breitbart article about the Most Favored Nation Policy, I’m reminded of one constant: Government control in markets never works. When European countries enacted similar policies in the 1980s, their invention rates plummeted as America overtook them by the early 1990s. Why? The United States’ attractive policies toward innovation and […]
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