As the 2026 hurricane season begins, Attorney General Liz Murrill encourages all Louisianans to stay alert, be prepared, and take steps now to protect their families, homes, and property. According to forecasters within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Service, the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be below-normal overall. NOAA’s outlook […]
Gonzales PD assists with Child Safety Seat Installation
CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE Did you know the Gonzales Police Department offers FREE child safety seat installation assistance by appointment? Certified child passenger safety technicians are available to help make sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly and safely. Proper installation can make a lifesaving difference in the event of a crash. Our […]
Basic Life Support Training at RPCC
As summer approaches, make sure your skills are up to date. RPCC’s Basic Life Support Training is ideal for professionals, students, and community members needing CPR certification or renewal. High-quality CPR AED use Emergency response training Only $10. Limited availability. Sign Up Now: https://rpcc.jotform.com/…/basic…/basic-life-support
RPCC celebrates Class of 2026 at 26th Commencement Ceremony
River Parishes Community College (RPCC) proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during the college’s 26th Commencement Ceremony, honoring graduates from the Gonzales, Reserve, Westside, and United Way of St. Charles campuses. Held before family members, friends, faculty, staff, and community leaders, the ceremony recognized the hard work and perseverance of 455 graduates […]
The Arc of East Ascension presents “Dancing for a Cause 2026”
The Arc of East Ascension is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual fundraiser, Dancing for a Cause 2026, set to take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the REV Building at Lamar Dixon Expo Center. This year’s exciting theme, “Dancing Through the Decades,” promises an unforgettable evening of music, entertainment, and community celebration. […]
GPD’s Junior Police Program OPEN NOW
Looking for something fun, structured, and meaningful for your child this summer? The Gonzales Police Department’s Junior Police Program is back! This hands-on program gives kids ages 7–13 a chance to learn about safety, teamwork, leadership, and what it’s like to serve their community. Wednesdays | June 3 – July 15 9:00 AM – 12:00 […]
St. Amant and EA FFA Chapters earn national recognition
Congratulations to the East Ascension and St. Amant FFA Chapters for earning national recognition through the National FFA Chapter Award Program. Both chapters received a prestigious 3-star national ranking, placing them among the top FFA chapters in the nation, with fewer than 10% of chapters earning this distinction. They also earned Gold Emblem status at […]
Five seats open as School Board term limits kick in
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 […]
Educational group releases new White Paper on Chronic Absenteeism
Concentric Educational Solutions today announced the release of a new national white paper, Redefining the Attendance Paradigm – A Systemic Analysis of Chronic Absenteeism, Economic Impacts, and Human-Centered Interventions, authored by Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D., Chief of Research at Concentric Educational Solutions. Leveraging over 17,000 ethnographic home visits and deep national data analysis, Redefining the Attendance Paradigm uses provocative […]







