At the most recent East Ascension Drainage meeting a group of desperate neighbors showed up seeking drainage help, not knowing exactly where to turn because their Spillman Street neighborhood lies within Gonzales’ city limits where parish efforts are supposedly restricted to “MAJOR drainage.” A time-honored notion, concocted out of whole cloth without a shred of […]
Celebrating the Triumphs of RPCC Adult Education Students
05/16/2024 by
Last Wednesday was a truly special occasion as we gathered to honor the dedication and hard work of 18 remarkable individuals during the National Adult Education Honor Society Induction and Pinning Ceremony. We were pleased to have Chancellor Taylor and Erin Landry, LCTCS Executive Director of Adult Education, join our passionate Adult Education staff in […]
APSO’s Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
05/16/2024 by
Hurricane season is just two weeks away! Yesterday our command staff met to discuss a plan of action as we go into what’s expected to be a busy season with 23 named storms – 11 predicted to be hurricanes. And with this week’s brief but strong storm, we want to remind you of a few […]
LA Treasurer wants to divest from firms not supporting of Israel
05/16/2024 by
In a statement released Wednesday, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., reiterated his strong support for Israel: “Israel is facing serious threats at home and abroad. Since the vicious attacks on October 7, pro-Hamas factions and the antisemitic BDS movement have bullied the Biden administration into waffling on its support at a critical time in […]
John Smith Campaign Kickoff event on Thursday
05/15/2024 by
John Smith, an attorney from St. Amant officially announced his run for District Court Judge in the 23rd Judicial District Court this week. The campaign will hold its official kickoff celebration on Thursday, May 16 at Mike Anderson’s Restaurant in Gonzales. “We have been campaigning all through the 23rd JDC for weeks now and the […]
Memorial Day (May 27) Observance at Veterans Park in Gonzales
05/15/2024 by
Ascension Veterans Park Foundation will host a Memorial Day Observance. Located at 612 S. Irma Blvd in Gonzales, the event is scheduled for Monday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. Everything You Need to Know About Memorial Day (from Military.com): Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a day to honor members of […]
Ignorant of the law, Gonzales Council defers decision on rezone application
05/15/2024 by
Little rhyme and less reason goes into the City of Gonzales’ decisions related to annexing property, just over a century in existence the municipality has yet to figure it out. The Code of Ordinances bereft of guidance, little statutory criteria upon which to base its decisions, Gonzales elected officialdom continues to stumble around, inevitably deferring […]
Donaldsonville/Ascension Parish to host Juneteenth Music Festival
05/15/2024 by
Donaldsonville’s 29th Annual Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Louisiana Square (on Railroad Ave in Donaldsonville). The event is sponsored by the City of Donaldsonville and the Parish of Ascension. So bring your lawn chair and enjoy the food, fun and family! Schedule and Music […]
How to Combat Anxiety at Galvez Library (Saturday)
05/15/2024 by
Many people find themselves in stressful situations and seek ways to cope. Learn ways to manage anxiety from licensed counselor, Sheena D. W. Hock, on Saturday, May 18, at 11:00am at the Galvez Library. She will walk you through helpful ways to manage anxiety and find your path to greatness. Registration is required. Sign up […]
AP Government launches Ascension21 Streaming Service
05/15/2024 by
Ascension Parish Government proudly announces the launch of Ascension21 on five popular steaming platforms. Citizens can now access Ascension21 on ROKU TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, the iOS App Store for Apple devices, and The Google Play Store for Android devices. Ascension21 offers residents a convenient way to stay informed and engaged with parish […]
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