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City Council to consider Gonzales’ 2026-27 Fiscal Year budget (Monday)
A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL Public Hearing to Consider: Adoption of Ordinance No. 4288: An Ordinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget. Adoption of Ordinance No. … [Read More...]
Boudreaux’s hysterics, Lambert’s histrionics…AG’s Opinion clarifies budget authority
Gonzales City Attorney Allen Davis provided an opinion from Louisiana’s Attorney General after three council members vociferously criticized Mayor Tim Riley during a Budget Workshop this week. Terri Lambert, … [Read More...]
Teachers Wanted: Ascension Public Schools Job Fair (Thursday)
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 … [Read More...]
Latest Education Headlines
LPB series to spotlight Louisiana’s struggling shrimping industry
The distinct flavors of Louisiana’s Gulf shrimp make them a favorite on family tables, but the industry behind them is facing mounting challenges, with many boats now sitting idle along the coast. Louisiana … [Read More...]
Special Ed Advisory Council meeting set for April 30
The Ascension Parish Special Education Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Parents of students with special needs and members of the public are welcome to … [Read More...]
Louisiana invests more than $5 million in Students with Disabilities
The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is investing more than $5.1 million in federal funding to strengthen instruction for students with disabilities. Approved by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and … [Read More...]
Latest Announcements Headlines
AG Statement on shooting at Mall of Louisiana
“Please join me in praying for Martha Odom and her family. Martha was a senior at Ascension Episcopal School with her whole life in front of her. The Odom family and mine have been friends for decades. There … [Read More...]
SBA low-interest loans for non-profits affected by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Louisiana to offset economic … [Read More...]
Guilty Pleas for the Week of April 13-17
During the week of April 13 – April 17, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court - Ascension Parish: Ashly Boudreaux, 39226 David … [Read More...]
Latest Lagniappe Headlines
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of April 16-23
Below is Ascension Sheriff's arrest report for the week of April 16-23: April 16 arrests: Willie Trosclair, 44, 66320 Stampley Dr, Plaquemine was charged w/ Theft (over $25,000), and Simple Criminal … [Read More...]
DOTD updates Hwy 30 roundabouts construction
DOTD is providing an update on the ongoing project to construct three roundabouts along LA 30 at the intersections of I-10 westbound, I-10 eastbound, and St. Landry Avenue. As part of continued construction, … [Read More...]
CASA’s Annual Blue Run (Saturday)
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 … [Read More...]
Letters to the Editor
Prairieville man arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Materials, abuse of animal
On Thursday, April 23, detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, in coordination with the Office of the Louisiana Attorney General, arrested Cody Madere … [Read More...]
AG joins coalition to defend Executive Order on Election Integrity
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined Missouri and 10 other states in a motion to intervene to defend a presidential executive order that would allow access to resources that would verify … [Read More...]
Old Glory damaged? Gonzales provides Retirement Box at City Hall
As Memorial Day approaches, we’d like to remind residents that a Flag Retirement Box is available at City Hall. Worn or damaged U.S. flags can be respectfully retired by placing them in the box during … [Read More...]
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