We are proud to support CASA’s Annual Blue Run on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Gonzales. Early registration is now open. Join us for the One Mile Fun Run/Walk or the 5K Race. This event helps raise awareness for child abuse prevention through education, outreach, and advocacy while bringing our community together for a fun, […]
Teachers Wanted: Ascension Public Schools Job Fair (Thursday)
04/21/2026 by
Ascension Public Schools will hold a Teacher Job Fair on April 23, 2026, to fill positions for the 2026-27 school year. This event is ideal for experienced educators seeking top positions, as well as upcoming graduates from teacher preparation programs in May. WHAT: Ascension Public Schools Teacher Job Fair WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., April 23, […]
Save the Date: Household Hazardous Material Collection Day
04/18/2026 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 […]
Five seats open as School Board term limits kick in
04/17/2026 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 […]
2026 LFACC Bass Tournament Benefitting St. Jude Hospital (May 9)
04/17/2026 by
There will be a high school division competing for a secondary pot of $1,000. You are also eligible for the guaranteed pot and Big Bass as well. Check in and Calcutta will be held at Canal Bank (18489 Hwy 22, Maurepas) at 6:00 p.m. on Friday (May 2, 2026). Boat Numbers will be drawn […]
ARW Congressional Candidate Forum (April 29)
04/16/2026 by
Ascension Republican Women will host a candidate forum on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m., featuring candidates for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House Districts 1, 5, and 6. Radio Host, Moon Griffon is the Moderator for the Forum. The forum will provide Ascension Parish voters the opportunity to hear directly from candidates ahead of the […]
CORE Scholarship fund accepting applications through April 27
04/05/2026 by
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The CORE Scholarship Fund, honoring the legacy of Hilton Farlough, is now accepting applications to support students pursuing high-demand, workforce-aligned careers. This scholarship is designed for high school seniors and non-traditional students pursuing fields such as: Skilled Trades Manufacturing & Engineering Instrumentation & Process Technology IT Healthcare Deadline: April 27 Apply Now: https://www.orangeisastrategy.com/core-scholarship-fund […]
“Senior staff member” accused of possible malfeasance by Councilwoman Lambert
03/10/2026 by
Whether or not it is a newly formalized alliance remains to be seen, but two first term Gonzales City Councilwomen found themselves on the wrong side of multiple votes Monday night. Cynthia Gray James seems to have cast her lot with the most vocal critic of Mayor Tim Riley’s administration, Terri Lambert who cited “a […]
ARBC announces major flood projects
02/13/2026 by
At its monthly meeting yesterday, the Amite River Basin Commission (ARBC) reported progress on major flood risk reduction efforts and announced new steps to strengthen preparedness across the Amite River Basin. The Commission highlighted updates on the Bayou Manchac and Ward Creek Realignment Project and the Upper Amite River Restoration Project, proclaimed March 2026 as “Flood Awareness Month,” and previewed additional actions it expects […]
Mayor requests AG’s Opinion to resolve issue over his Chief of Staff
04/07/2025 by
The City of Gonzales has a new mayor, only the third elected since 1984. The five-member city council, another body not known for its turnover, includes three new members. A certain amount of turmoil was probably unavoidable, especially considering Tim Riley emerged from a four-candidate field in which every old-time political hack lined up against […]
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