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• Debris from winter storm causes clog in Ascension waterway Play Video

  March 1, 2021 9:16 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Debris in a creek running from the Amite River in Ascension Parish is blocking boat traffic on the waterway. "[It is] kinda aggravating. You buy a place to be on the river, and then you have to deal with this," said Rob Bergeron, who lives nearby.... more »

• Five indicted in 'gangsters with guns' shooting death

  March 14, 2017 4:02 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish grand jury has indicted five individuals for a January shooting death in Geismar. District Attorney Ricky Babin says Javante Haynes, Jyvariel Harvey, Kentrell Lewis, and Jonathan Darville were indicted on second-degree murder charges. Rachel Bueche was also indicted for accessory after the fact to... more »

• PHOTOS: Stories of survival shared, rebuilding starts day after twister in Ascension

  February 8, 2017 12:40 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE – People mixed survival stories with tales of plans to rebuild as people met on the streets of this Ascension Parish community Wednesday. Hours after a twister tore through Donaldsonville, people are taking note of what's left, thankful there were no deaths and pondering their next steps. By... more »

• Richmond: $19 million in FEMA grants awarded to Ascension Schools

  December 16, 2016 6:29 PM

  ST. AMANT – Representative Cedric Richmond says four new FEMA grants totaling more than $19 million are now available to the Ascension Parish School Board. According to a statement released Friday afternoon, Richmond said the money will reimburse schools across the parish that were impacted in August’s flooding. ... more »

• Information sought on stolen snowball trailer from Ascension Parish

  December 8, 2016 4:50 PM

  ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a stolen snowball trailer that was reported missing earlier this week. The trailer, reported missing on Dec. 6, was located on Thais Road. Witnesses said they saw a black Chevrolet truck driving off with the trailer around 3 p.m.... more »

• Disaster recovery resource fair to be held in Ascension Nov. 12

  November 4, 2016 12:28 PM

  ASCENSION – A resource fair for disaster recovery will be held in Ascension Parish for homeowners and renters who were impacted by the August flood. The fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Trade Mart Building at the Lamar-Dixon Expo... more »

• AT&T service outages reported in Ascension Parish

  October 20, 2016 5:01 PM

  ASCENSION – AT&T officials are checking into a cell service issue after multiple complaints from customers in Ascension Parish. > UPDATE: The company said Friday, service was restored. Read more HERE . According to officials, crews are investigating a "fiber issue" between New Orleans and Baton Rouge that... more »

• Boil water advisory lifted for residents on Hwy. 405 to Iberville/Ascension parish line

  September 26, 2016 4:37 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH – Iberville Parish Water District No. 3 has lifted the boil water advisory for residents on Highway 405 from Texas Road south to the Iberville/Ascension parish line. The boil water advisory was issued on Monday due to a broken water line. According to the water district, the... more »

• Ascension Parish waives permit fees for flood damage repairs

  August 29, 2016 4:59 PM

  GONZALES – Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa announced that parish residents and business owners who are repairing damage from the flood will not be charged for a permit. "If you've had flood damage and you have work to do that does require a permit, there will be no charge... more »

• Historic flooding of South Louisiana - Wednesday Recap

  August 17, 2016 10:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE – At least thirteen people are dead and thousands of homes were damaged after heavy rains brought historic flooding to south Louisiana this weekend. Here is what we know: Louisiana Flood Death Toll rises to 13 State officials confirmed Wednesday that the toll from the recent... more »

• Four branches of Capital One open on Monday after severe weather

  August 15, 2016 12:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Capital One announced that four branches in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parish will be open on Monday for customers in the flooding region. The following branches are open on Monday: Baton Rouge Main Office , 301 Main St., Baton Rouge Burbank Drive-Up , 9817... more »

• Robbery suspect arrested after 8.5 hour standoff Play Video

  May 10, 2016 5:41 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - News 2 has learned new details about the criminal history of a robbery suspect who was taken into custody after 8.5 hour standoff with deputies in Ascension Parish. #BREAKING After 8.5 hour standoff, Matthew Morris is in custody. @AscensionSherif deputies entered the house and arrested him.... more »

• All 3 suspects arrested for March murder in Prairieville

  April 13, 2016 11:13 AM

  ASCENSION- All three suspects have been arrested involved in the Mar. 24 murder of Dwayne Stephens on Lee Stevens Road as of Wednesday. Authorities received a tip from the public that led to the location to 17-year-old Caleb Carter, one of the suspects, Tuesday night. Baton Rouge Police located Carter... more »

• Cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash

  October 24, 2015 4:41 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Deputies in Ascension Parish are investigating a fatal crash that left a cyclist dead early Saturday morning. The Sheriff's Office says Daniel Lafleur, Sr., 67, was riding his bike on Parker Rd. in Prarieville when he was hit by a vehicle. The other driver took off, and Lafleur... more »

• Groundbreaking for freshmen academy at E. Ascension HS Play Video

  September 23, 2015 6:46 PM

  GONZALES - School officials and area leaders broke ground for East Ascension High School's new freshmen academy. "We have to deal with two things, one we want a great facility that our students can learn and grow in, and we also have an issue with overcrowding in our schools,"... more »

• New information released in jug-tossing incidents

  August 31, 2015 9:46 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Bond was set at $105,000 for three teenagers accused of throwing water jugs at vehicles in Ascension Parish. Investigators released new information about the cases Monday, adding there were reports of vandalism as early as Aug. 17. Deputies said on that date a driver reported their vehicle... more »