The Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions […]
Gonzales PD awarded Highway Safety Grant
11/05/2026 by
The Gonzales Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) to support enhanced traffic safety enforcement in our community. This grant provides supplemental funding that allows officers to work additional overtime hours dedicated to traffic safety enforcement, with a focus on four key […]
Landry bests incumbent for District Judgeship, other judicial election results
11/04/2026 by
The votes have been counted, and the 23rd Judicial District will swear in a new judge in January. Kim Landry won the District A seat on the local bench over two-term incumbent, Jason Verdigets in a closely contested race. Contested in three parishes, Landry totaled 52% (22,867) votes against Verdigets (21,470 votes). Landry won the […]
Parish Council meeting agenda (Thursday)
11/03/2026 by
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASCENSION PARISH COUNCIL November 5, 2026 – 6:00 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE 607 E WORTHEY RD GONZALES, LA AGENDA (1) Call To Order / Invocation and Pledge (2) Roll Call (3) Chair’s Additions (4) Public Comment Sign- In Period (5) Parish President’s Report: a. Grant Management Update on the Relocation and […]
Ascension Council Personnel Committee meeting agenda (Wednesday)
11/02/2026 by
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE November 4, 2026 – 5:30 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Call To Order / Roll Call of Commissioners (2) Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance (3) Public Comments Period/Additions To Agenda (4) General Business a. Fire Protection District 2 Interview b. Unified Land Development Code and Master Plan Review Advisory Committee Interviews (5) […]
Prairieville man sentenced to 40 years in 2022 homicide
10/31/2026 by
On June 26, 2026, an Ascension Parish Jury found 41-year-old Jerome Lilly of Prairieville, LA, guilty of Manslaughter. Lilly was on trial for his involvement in the shooting death of 40-year-old Tarrence Williams, also of Prairieville. Lilly was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Chris Carter and Blake Sheets. Presiding over this matter was the Honorable […]
15 Days until Merry Market 2026
10/30/2026 by
15 MORE DAYS TILL Merry Market 2026 November 13th, 14th, & 15th at Lamar Dixon Expo Center Hours: Fri. 10am-6pm Sat. VIP Private Shopping 8am-10am GA 10am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm Shop OVER 400 booths in one place Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. Children under 10 are free, free parking, indoor and outdoor […]
LED looking to fill 37 positions at Hyundai Steel
10/29/2026 by
Louisiana Economic Development is recruiting/job posting for the Hyundai Project for the state of Louisiana. According to Todd Barrow, heading up the effort for LED, there are currently 37 positions available. HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel Careers Click on link above to learn more. Hyundai Steel is part of Hyundai Motor Group, a global leader with more than 313,000 […]
Join Sheriff Bobby Webre’s Christmas Crusade
10/27/2026 by
Sheriff Bobby Webre’s 2026 Christmas Crusade is now accepting applications through November 20th. Ascension Parish residents needing assistance with Christmas toys for children ages 0–12 can pick up and return an application at any of the following Sheriff’s Office locations: Gonzales Business Office: 828 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales Donaldsonville Business Office: 300 Houmas St., Suite […]
Council abolishes east bank Utilities District; notices election to sell off sewer treatment assets
12/04/2020 by
On Thursday Ascension’s Parish Council adopted an ordinance abolishing Ascension Consolidated Utilities District (ACUD) #2 moments after noticing its intent to place the sale of its wastewater treatment assets on the ballot for April 24, 2021. ACUD #2 was created in 2010 to provide “economy and efficiency in the furnishing of utilities (defined as sewer […]
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