Five of the six incumbent candidates for Ascension School Board were reelected without opposition as the three-day qualifying period came to a close Friday afternoon. Two-term member, Marty Bourgeois is the lone incumbent facing opposition. Those reelected: Willie Robinson, District 2 (first full term) John DeFrances, District 5A (third term) Jared “Boo” Bercegeay, District 6A […]
Ascension Parish Planning Commission meeting agenda (Wednesday)
08/10/2026 by
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 12, 2026 – 6:00 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Call to Order (2) Roll Call of Members (3) Pledge of Allegiance (4) Introduction of Staff (5) Chairman’s Comments (6) Public Comment on any Agenda Item (7) Staff Report A. Subdivision Status – August 2026 B. Discussion – Future Ordinance Changes […]
APG announces Commodities Distribution dates for August
08/10/2026 by
August Commodities Distribution is just around the corner. Ascension Parish residents are invited to attend our August Commodities Distribution. If you plan to participate, please arrive around 7:30 AM, as distribution begins that morning and lines often form early. Distribution Dates and Locations: Tuesday, August 11 (7:30 AM) Frank Sotile Pavilion, Donaldsonville Wednesday, August 12 […]
Juvenile arrested in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries
08/09/2026 by
According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, between the early morning hours of Friday, July 31, and the early morning hours of Sunday, August 2, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of vehicle burglaries, including the theft of firearms, in neighborhoods along LA Highway 42 in Prairieville. Through further investigation, detectives identified and arrested one […]
Parish Council defers establishment of ULDC/Master Plan Review committee
08/09/2026 by
On Thursday, Ascension’s Parish Council deferred a resolution seeking to establish a panel to vet changes to the development code and Master Growth Plan. The rationale…”experience gained through implementation of the Unified Development Code, together with changing conditions since adoption of the 2019 Master Plan, demonstrates the need for targeted, incremental improvements to both documents […]
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of July 30-August 6
08/08/2026 by
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of July 30-August 6: July 30 arrests: Michael Minton, 52, 18205 Little Prairie Rd, Prairieville was arrested pursuant to a bench warrant; Viltris Gibbs, 33, 8510 Pertuis Rd, St. Amant was charged w/ Criminal Trespass, Simple Burglary, Theft, Parole Violation, and arrested pursuant to a bench warrant; Matthew […]
Who’s on Ascension Parish Congressional ballot?
08/08/2026 by
Three Congressional elections will appear on Ascension Parish ballots on November 3, the race for U.S. Senate and two contests for the House of Representatives. The ballot was set as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday when qualifying came to an end. UNITED STATES SENATOR This contest was set back in February when party primaries were […]
Safety tips as we share roads with school buses
08/08/2026 by
As we share the road with school buses, keeping our community’s children safe requires a team effort from all drivers. Please keep these crucial safety rules in mind every time you get behind the wheel: Maintain a Safe Distance: Always stay a safe distance behind school buses so you have plenty of time to stop […]
Ricky Babin wins fourth term as District Attorney
08/07/2026 by
Qualifying for the November 3 election came to a close a few moments ago. We are pleased to report that Ricky Babin has been elected to a fourth term as District Attorney for the 23rd Judicial District comprised of Ascension, Assumption and St. James parishes. It marks the third time that Babin has won the […]
Parish Council urges ordinance scheme to regulate data centers
08/07/2026 by
Ascension Parish, like localities across the nation, is ill-prepared to regulate the Artificial Intelligence industry and the enormous data centers necessary to support it. Staff members and the Planning Commission have “been working on an ordinance for some time (because) we’re a little nervous that someone might try to apply before we get this ordinance […]
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