Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of April 23-29: April 23 arrests: Cody Madere, 42, 6157 Breeze Point Dr, Gonzales was charged w/ (2 counts) Child Sexual Abuse Materials, and Sexual Abuse of an Animal; David Bradley, 46, 35479 Hwy 74, Geismar was arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant; Cary Boudreaux, 49, Homeless was arrested […]
5th Circuit rules mail-order abortion pills illegal
05/02/2026 by
A three-judge panel on the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed the Biden administration’s 2023 REMS nationwide. This means that prescribers cannot lawfully mail abortion drugs into Louisiana. The in-person dispensing of mifepristone is again required while the litigation proceeds “The Biden abortion cartel facilitated the deaths of thousands of Louisiana babies (and millions […]
Career Fair at Gonzales Library (Tuesday)
05/02/2026 by
Explore job, career, and educational opportunities at our semi-annual Career & Resource Fair on Tuesday, May 5, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Gonzales location. Meet with local employers, learn about open positions, and possibly interview on the spot Professional attire is encouraged, and bringing copies of your resume is recommended.
Secretary of State on suspension of Congressional primaries
05/01/2026 by
Statement from Secretary of State Nancy Landry: LOUISIANA U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RACES SUSPENDED Early Voting Begins Saturday For All Other Races Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry today said that voting for the May 16 elections will proceed, with early voting beginning on Saturday, May 2. However, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled yesterday that […]
AP Schools building for the future
05/01/2026 by
Ascension Public Schools is in the middle of one of its important phases of construction and renovation, with nine major projects designed to create safer, more modern, and more equitable learning environments for our students. From upgrades at Gonzales Middle, to improvements at Donaldsonville High… Dutchtown High… and St. Amant Primary… each project reflects thoughtful […]
Early Voting begins Saturday for May 16 Closed Party Primaries
05/01/2026 by
INFORMATION REGARDING CLOSED PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND EARLY VOTING WHICH BEGINS Saturday, May 2, 2026, and RUNS THROUGH Saturday, May 9, 2026 Voters of Ascension Parish – It is time to GEAUX VOTE! Ascension Parish Registrar of Voters, Shanie M. Bourg, would like to inform the citizens of Ascension parish about the new Party Primary […]
Support CLARITY Act: Digital accounts should be regulated like community banks
05/01/2026 by
To the Editor: I live in rural Louisiana. My bank isn’t a skyscraper — it’s a building on the main square that knows my name. And right now, Washington is quietly making decisions that could put that bank, and hundreds like it across this state, in serious trouble. Here’s the basic issue. Congress recently passed […]
AG on Governor’s pledge to draw new Congressional map
05/01/2026 by
“The United States Supreme Court’s ruling effectively revives the district court’s original injunction against SB 8. We will continue to work with Governor Landry and members of the Legislature to adopt new dates and a constitutional map.” – Attorney General Liz Murrill Read the executive order here. — This was the joint statement by Governor Landry […]
Five seats open as School Board term limits kick in
04/30/2026 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 […]
Save the Date: Household Hazardous Material Collection Day
04/30/2026 by
Ascension Parish residents are invited to safely dispose of household items that typically cannot be thrown away with regular trash during our Household Hazardous Material Collection Day. Saturday, May 9 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. St. Landry Ave. This event provides a safe and convenient way to dispose of materials […]
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