Ascension Parish Government’s November commodities distributions are coming up! Mark your calendars and take note of the dates and locations below. DONALDSONVILLE: Tuesday, November 10 @ 7:30 AM Frank Sotile Pavilion GONZALES: Wednesday, November 18@ 7:30 AM Martinez Pavilion at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center REMINDER: Registration is available in line, but you must bring a valid […]
Guilty Pleas for the Week of October 26-30
11/05/2026 by
During the week of October 26 – October 30, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court – Ascension Parish: On June 26, 2026, Jerome Lilly of 17275 Cherry Creek Dr. Prairieville, LA, age 41, was found guilty of Manslaughter. Sentencing was deferred to a […]
How did 10 Constitutional Amendments fare on Tuesday?
11/04/2026 by
There were ten State Constitutional Amendments on the ballot Tuesday. The votes are in. CA No. 1 (ACT No. 39, 2026-RS – SB 180) — 74% of voters approved (77% in Ascension) Allows a one-time transfer of a property tax exemption for surviving spouse of a disabled veteran Do you support an amendment to allow […]
26 years on the job, James LeBlanc makes case for reelection as Constable
11/03/2026 by
As James LeBlanc seeks a fifth term as Constable-3rd Justice Court, his tireless efforts to make Ascension Parish a better place for every resident over four decades has been a talking point for his opponent’s supporters…in a negative way. An interesting campaign strategy, ceding the high ground to an incumbent who has done the job […]
Award-Winning Dog Daycare and Wellness comes to Prairieville
11/02/2026 by
Local owners Idena and Doug Davidson expand their Dogtopia family with new location open as of October 26 Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog wellness franchise, opened its newest location in Prairieville on Monday, October 26. For Idena Davidson, a career surrounded by dogs has always been the dream. Now, she and her husband, Doug, are […]
James LeBlanc for Constable
11/01/2026 by
For the past 26 years, it has been the privilege of my life to serve as your Constable. Together, we have kept our community safe, navigated through changing times, and built a community we can all be proud of. Experience matters in this role. Over nearly three decades, I have developed the deep institutional knowledge […]
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of October 22-28
10/31/2026 by
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of October 22-28: October 22 arrests: Steven Scholl, 42, 40479 Cross Ridge Ave, Gonzales was charged w/ Home Invasion, Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Simple Assault, Improper Telephone Communication, and arrested pursuant to a bench warrant; Olman Pena-Maradiaga, 23, 13202 Cole Dr, Gonzales weas charged w/ Hit and […]
Former St. James Sheriff’s deputy pleads to Internet Crimes against Children
10/30/2026 by
On October 26, 2026, Tykeim Simoneaux of 252 N Pine St. Gramercy, LA, age 24, pled guilty to Indecent Behavior with Juveniles (2 counts), Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor (2 counts), Malfeasance in Office; Tampering with Evidence, Obstruction of Justice by Tampering with Evidence, and Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material (32 counts). Simoneaux […]
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of October 15-22
10/24/2026 by
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of October 15-22: October 15 arrests: William Jackman, 45, 18119 Cully Broussard Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Probation Violation, arrested pursuant to a bench, and a fugitive warrant; Surendra Dasgupta, 24, 18467 Marlowe St, Detroit MI was charged w/ Illegal Possession of Stolen Things; Hunter Bass, 28, 124 Riverside […]
City of Gonzales responds to “irresponsible” social media attack
10/20/2026 by
Some weeks back the City of Gonzales began receiving multiple Requests for Records Production delving into expenditures, great and small, ranging from credit card charges to employee salaries and much in between. City Clerk/Custodian of Public Records Anthony Keller put the total number of requests at three dozen “and counting” when we spoke to him […]
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