Remembering ten years ago today – 2016 flood begins: It’s not that we want to remember and keep bringing up the 2016 flood, because we want to hurt people’s feelings are always remember the negative things that began ten years ago today. But more of what I call a continued healing process for all of […]
RPCC/St. James Government offer Intro to Construction
08/12/2026 by
Ready to Build Your Future? RPCC Adult Education, in partnership with St. James Parish Government, is offering a FREE Intro to Construction Training in Lutcher! August 24–28, 2026 Daytime Training Lutcher, LA This no-cost, hands-on training is designed for individuals interested in starting a career in construction. Participants will earn valuable industry-recognized credentials, including: OSHA […]
AP Schools 5th Annual Career & College Expo (9/23)
08/12/2026 by
We are inviting local businesses to participate in Ascension Public Schools’ 5th Annual Career & College Expo. This event is open to all Ascension Parish students in grades 8-12, more than 9,000 students, and their families. The Expo will be held Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. at the Lamar Dixon REV Center, located […]
Take Metropolitan Transportation Plan, MOVE 2050 survey
08/12/2026 by
MOVE 2050 ROUND 2 SURVEY We have kicked off our second round of public outreach on MOVE 2050, our long-range transportation plan for the Capital Region. In our first round, you helped identify the challenges we face across all transportation modes, and we thank you for your input and participation. Now we need your help […]
Victory at Fifth Circuit: Biden’s gas stove rule goes down in flames
08/12/2026 by
Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Louisiana and six other states challenging the Biden administration’s energy-efficiency standards for stoves, ovens and other cooking appliances. The Fifth Circuit found the Department of Energy broke the law by refusing to withdraw the rule after the States […]
Justice of Peace/Constable elections feature three rematches
08/11/2026 by
Rematches abound for two east bank elections for Justice of the Peace (a third seat, on the west bank, saw the incumbent reelected without opposition). The same goes for one race for Constable for the Second Justice Court, with a 26-year incumbent facing a challenge for the first time in the Third Justice Court. Of […]
Ask your pharmacist how business is going. Then ask Congress about PBMs
08/11/2026 by
To the Editor: Ask the pharmacist you’ve known for years how business is going, and you may be surprised by the answer. Across Louisiana, the independent drugstores that anchor small towns and city neighborhoods alike are struggling, and a big reason is a middleman most customers never see: the Pharmacy Benefit Manager. PBMs decide how […]
Board of Adjustments meeting agenda (Wednesday)
08/11/2026 by
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING August 12, 2026 – 5:30 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Called to Order (2) Pledge of Allegiance (3) Roll Call of Members (4) Public Comments (5) Acceptance of Minutes a. Acceptance of Minutes for the July 8, 2026 Meeting (6) Acceptance of Written Decisions a. Acceptance of the Written Decisions […]
Special Ed Advisory Council meeting (August 19)
08/11/2026 by
The Ascension Parish Special Education Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m (noon). Parents of students with special needs and members of the public are welcome to attend. The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting at AscensionSchools.org/SpecialEducation LOCATION: ITTC Building (Left side of Central Middle […]
Landry challenges Verdigets, Tureau draws opponent in judicial elections
08/10/2026 by
Five of the six judges presiding over the 23rd JDC divisions won reelection yesterday when qualifying for the November 3 Election Day came to a close. Only the district’s longest serving judge, Division A’s Jason Verdigets, drew a challenger. Sworn into office in January of 2015, Verdigets will face off against the irrepressible Kim Landry. […]
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