PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING May 13, 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 – May 2026 (8) Engineering Staff Report (9) Minutes […]

On January 7, 2026, 35-year-old Franklin Darville III of Prairieville, LA, pled guilty as charged to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. Darville was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Charles “Chuck” Long […]

Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit have charged Kayla Lucas, 22, of Baton Rouge, with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons, and aggravated criminal damage to property. On Wednesday, May 6, at approximately 10:00 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting in a restaurant parking lot on Perkins Road in Prairieville. […]

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of April 30-May 7: April 30 arrests: Austin Barrick, 28, 43329 Elmo Cannon Rd, Gonzales was charged w/ Domestic Abuse Battery (Strangulation), Interfering w/ Emergency Communication, False Imprisonment, and Probation Violation; Chad Estillette, 40, 37257 Hwy 74, Geismar weas arrested pursuant to a fugitive, and 3 bench […]

On September 17, 2025, an Ascension Parish Jury found 47-year-old Hasan Henderson of 304 Mulberry St. Donaldsonville, LA guilty of Distribution of Heroin and Distribution of Fentanyl. Henderson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Charles “Chuck” Long and Robin O’Bannon. Presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge John Smith. In December 2024, narcotics agents […]

The Little Free Library is officially open in Geismar. You’ll find it at the @Richard Brown Community Center, and it’s here for anyone who wants to read, share, or discover something new. A big thank you to @Ascension Parish Recreation for partnering with us to make this possible. Here’s How It Works: Take a book […]

During the week of April 27 – May 1, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court – Ascension Parish: Vonzell Batiste, 306 Claiborne St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Possession or Introduction of Contraband Upon the Grounds of any State Correctional Institution […]

“Big abortion pharma claims they need an emergency stay because they will lose massive amounts of money if they can’t kill more babies quickly and efficiently by mail without medical oversight. The administrative stay is temporary, and I am confident life and the law will win in the end.” – Attorney General Liz Murrill The […]

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is helping eligible seniors in Louisiana enjoy fresh, locally grown produce and honey from approved farmers’ markets and roadside stands. If you or a loved one is age 60 or older and meet income requirements, you may qualify to receive $30 in food benefits to spend on healthy, nutritious […]

Ascension Parish Recycling Centers continue to serve the community by providing responsible options to reduce waste and protect our environment. Through the combined efforts of Ascension Parish DPW East and DPW West, participation has increased year over year — and it shows in the numbers: Vehicles Served: 17,611 vehicles in 2024 18,389 vehicles in 2025 […]