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  • Roundabout opens to traffic at future Prairieville High School

    November 22, 2023 6:39 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A roundabout under construction since May in Prairieville is seeing its first traffic. The circular interchange at Parish Road 929 and Parker Road opened on Wednesday. WBRZ News 2 reported last month that officials projected the project would be completed before Thanksgiving. Though the intersection... more »
  • Council removes, replaces entire West Ascension Hospital Board Play Video

    November 21, 2023 9:19 PM

    GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Council on Tuesday night voted 8-0 to oust the entire board that manages the only parish hospital on the west bank of the river. The vote -- with three Council members absent -- may not, however, be the final say on the matter. ... more »
  • Cara's House seeking foster families for 'holiday sleepovers'

    November 17, 2023 4:40 PM

    SORRENTO - Cara's House, the primary animal shelter serving Ascension Parish, is seeking families to host homeless pets over Thanksgiving weekend. The holiday "sleepover" is meant to ease the strain on the facility while providing a more welcoming environment for animals in need. "This program gives pets a... more »
  • Man wanted for kidnapping in Ascension Parish arrested in Mississippi

    November 16, 2023 2:26 PM

    NATCHEZ, Miss. - Deputies in Adams County, Miss., have arrested a Baton Rouge man wanted in connection with the kidnapping of an infant in Ascension Parish. Inmate booking records show that Johnathan White, 29, is being held on a fugitive warrant, as of Thursday. The Adams County Sheriff's... more »
  • Meeting set for Tuesday to focus on future Ascension Parish roundabouts

    November 13, 2023 5:12 PM

    GONZALES - A public meeting is set for Tuesday afternoon in Ascension Parish to discuss intersection improvements at several locations. Ascension Parish and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development are staging the open house, to be held at 5 p.m. at Central Primary School. Officials will detail... more »
  • New development in Prairieville brings concerns about flooding and traffic Play Video

    October 20, 2023 5:06 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE- A new development that's being built off Highway 73 in Ascension Parish is bringing with it concerns over flooding and traffic. Watch live newscasts here Delaune Estates is nearing the construction phase. The roads are all paved, and it appears workers could start building homes any day... more »
  • Vote on animal shelter land purchase pulled from Ascension Parish Council agenda; entire meeting later canceled

    October 5, 2023 2:07 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - A decision on whether to spend $840,000 to buy a 9-acre parcel to host a future animal shelter was pulled from Thursday's Ascension Parish Council agenda -- and then, the entire meeting was called off. The item is likely to be considered in two weeks, when the... more »
  • Ascension Parish Council to vote on animal shelter land purchase

    October 3, 2023 6:23 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - Two weeks after identifying its top choice location for a new animal shelter, the Ascension Parish Council on Thursday is set to vote to authorize the purchase of that land. The Council agenda includes an item to approve the acquisition of 8.7 acres located at 15460 Airline... more »
  • Ascension Parish volunteer firefighters cooking feast to raise funds

    September 24, 2023 11:17 AM

    ST. AMANT -- Some Ascension Parish firefighters are firing up the smoker to raise money to purchase equipment that will help put out fires elsewhere. The 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department and St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department worked through the weekend to prepare BBQ meals to be sold. ... more »
  • Ascension Parish volunteer firefighters cooking feast to raise funds

    September 24, 2023 11:17 AM

    ST. AMANT -- Some Ascension Parish firefighters are firing up the smoker to raise money to purchase equipment that will help put out fires elsewhere. The 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department and St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department worked through the weekend to prepare BBQ meals to be sold. ... more »
  • State DEQ secretary visits Ascension Parish industrial site linked to red dust clouds

    September 19, 2023 8:53 PM

    GONZALES - The Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality on Tuesday visited the source of a recurring "red dust cloud" that has led to near-daily complaints lately from nearby residents. Officials told WBRZ that Roger Gingles and several members of his staff visited the former Lalumina LLC... more »
  • Photos: Shaq makes surprise visit at Baton Rouge bakery

    September 4, 2023 3:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal was back in town over the weekend and made a surprise visit at a popular bakery in the capital area. Ambrosia Bakery shared pictures of Shaq's visit on Sunday, saying the Tiger-turned-NBA star stopped by their Siegen Lane location earlier that... more »
  • Fourth suspect sought in gun store burglary

    August 31, 2023 7:42 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Authorities are seeking a fourth man in connection with a late July break-in and theft at a Prairieville gun shop. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Kalib Walker, 18, of Convent. He's wanted for the burglary of Hebert Guns, on Airline Highway,... more »
  • Ascension Parish Animal Control rescues wayward tortoise, returns to owner

    August 30, 2023 5:04 PM

    GONZALES - It may not have been a speedy getaway, but a tortoise in Ascension Parish apparently made a break from its home recently and was held at a local animal shelter before being reunited with its family. They said an animal control team received a report of... more »
  • Local pharmacies closing next week

    August 12, 2023 2:47 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Four local pharmacies are winding down business and will close in the middle of next week. Lagniappe Pharmacy is notifying customers of the closures of two locations in Gonzales, one in Prairieville and one in Baton Rouge. In a notice, operators said prescriptions would automatically... more »
  • Multiple Gonzales spas targeted in prostitution bust, 6 women arrested

    August 9, 2023 5:59 PM

    GONZALES - Police raided four massage parlors and arrested six women over the course of nearly two weeks in a recent prostitution bust. The Gonzales Police Department said officers spent about five weeks investigating the businesses, starting back in early July. Through the probe, officers learned workers were conducting... more »
  • Ascension Parish U12 dream run comes to an end Play Video

    August 8, 2023 2:31 PM

    WACO, Texas - A wildly successful summer drew to a close on Tuesday for the Ascension Parish U12 Little League team, as it dropped the final game of the Southwest Regional by a score of 5-3 to a team from Texas. The squad from the eastern side of the... more »
  • Ascension Parish U12 team advances to regional championship in dramatic form

    August 7, 2023 11:56 AM

    UPDATE: A dream run at a berth in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., is still alive, as the Ascension Parish U12 team stormed from behind to win its elimination game against a team from Tulsa, Okla., by the score of 8 to 7. A final inning,... more »
  • Ascension Parish teacher honored for excellence, to receive high seas vacation

    July 25, 2023 12:44 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - A Dutchtown High School history teacher is one of 20 winners selected from two countries in a contest celebrating excellence and innovation in the classroom. As one of the 2023 honorees, Ryan Bravata receives a 7-day voyage for himself and a guest on Norwegian Cruise Line,... more »
  • Downed powerlines blocking highway in Gonzales Monday morning

    July 17, 2023 11:33 AM

    GONZALES - A utility pole broke along a highway in Gonzales early Monday morning, blocking the roadway and knocking out power for hundreds in the area. Gonzales Police said South Burnside Avenue was first closed at Orice Roth Road around 6 a.m. According to Entergy, a utility pole fell... more »
  • Hundreds of dogs strutting their stuff at Lamar Dixon Expo Center

    June 4, 2023 12:30 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - About 700 dogs are putting their best paw forward this weekend -- and through Tuesday -- at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. The annual Jambalaya Cluster in Gonzalez is actually multiple dog shows under one roof, and it draws participants from as far away as the... more »
  • State Fire Marshal: Ferris Wheel involved in weekend mishap must be re-inspected

    May 29, 2023 3:55 PM

    GONZALES - The Ferris Wheel involved in a Friday night incident at the Ascension Parish Jambalaya Festival must undergo "an extensive, third-party inspection" before it is put into use at another event. The attraction experienced a malfunction that festival officials described as a deflated propulsion tire, but that witnesses... more »
  • Special delivery! Volunteer firefighters help woman give birth in St. Amant Play Video

    May 24, 2023 7:58 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Some volunteer firefighters in St. Amant helped bring a new life into the world Tuesday night. Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc shared the news on social media, posting photos of the crew involved and of the newborn infant, along with the following message: This is indeed... more »
  • Man dies one week after being struck along Ascension Parish road; family questions police investigation Play Video

    May 8, 2023 10:57 AM

    DUTCHTOWN - A man struck and critically injured along a road in Ascension Parish has died, according to an attorney representing the victim's family. The incident happened April 29 , along LA 74. Darryl West was walking along the highway when he was hit by a vehicle, according to... more »
  • Council not taking up lawsuit against Prairieville resident after parish threatened legal action Play Video

    April 7, 2023 12:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An Ascension Parish fence dispute could be over with after council members did not have a unanimous vote to enter into executive session Thursday night. The parish attempted to sue property owners for not moving their fence out of the servitude. Last month, 2 On Your... more »
  • On the Move: Neighboring parishes gain as population edges down in EBR

    March 31, 2023 11:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Population in the metro area continued its shift from East Baton Rouge to neighboring parishes last year, according to new data from the US Census Bureau. The figures trace changes between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022, in each of the nation's 3,144 counties and... more »
  • Series of roundabouts in Gonzales could cost $29M Play Video

    March 10, 2023 1:57 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - A series of roundabouts planned for LA 30 at the Tanger Outlet Mall and I-10 could cost $29 million to build, according to information released by the Department of Transportation and Development on Friday. The single project -- which would be implemented in phases -- accounts... more »
  • Bond set at $570k for alleged horse thief

    March 7, 2023 11:01 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - A man booked in connection with several area horse thefts will need to post bond of $570,000 for release while awaiting trial. An Ascension Parish judge set bonds in that amount for 24-year-old Treyvon Covingston. The total is a cumulation of six different bond amounts set... more »
  • Horse stolen from Ascension Parish euthanized due to injuries Play Video

    March 1, 2023 2:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A horse that was among several stolen from an Ascension Parish property last week was abused and tortured so badly it had to be euthanized, according to the owner of the property from which the horses were taken. Three horses were stolen from a home near... more »
  • Ascension Public Schools superintendent will not renew contract

    January 11, 2023 10:08 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH – Superintendent David Alexander will not renew his contract when it expires at the end of June, the school system announced. "It has been the highest honor of my professional career to serve as superintendent of this very successful school system,” Alexander said in a prepared statement.... more »
  • Ascension Parish declares State of Emergency ahead of frigid weather

    December 20, 2022 4:06 PM

    GONZALES - Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment on Tuesday declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of problems related to sub-freezing conditions later this week. Cointment expressed concern that any moisture that mixes with the frigid air could lead to widespread trouble. “I take this action to ensure... more »
  • Convicted killer who was mistakenly freed from La. jail recaptured in New Orleans Play Video

    December 7, 2022 5:39 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Michael "Ma Man" LeBlanc — a convicted killer from Ascension Parish — was captured Wednesday morning in New Orleans, nearly a month after a series of errors led to his release from state custody. Watch live newscasts here U.S. Marshals had chased LeBlanc into Texas... more »
  • Ascension Parish ready for its close-up in Hallmark Channel film premiering Thanksgiving Day

    November 22, 2022 11:05 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - This Thanksgiving, Sorrento will be on the viewing menu for those who dive into the Hallmark Channel and its seasonal array of holiday fare. The movie " My Southern Family Christmas " makes its broadcast premiere just as most Americans put down the fork and pick... more »
  • Proposed $7.5 billion plant could bring hundreds of new jobs to Ascension Parish

    October 31, 2022 4:51 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - A proposal to build a $7.5 billion energy facility in Donaldsonville could bring hundreds of new jobs to the region, according to the companies behind the effort. Clean Hydrogen Works comprises Ascension Clean Energy, Denbury Carbon Solutions and Hafnia, the corporate components of the project, which... more »
  • Ascension Parish Council to discuss red dust problem at next meeting Play Video

    October 10, 2022 1:52 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH – People living in parts of Ascension Parish are still having issues with red dust that blows around and covers neighborhoods. A parish councilman is now stepping in. Councilman Joel Robert proposed a resolution to find out what can be done about the dust problem. The... more »
  • Argument leads to deadly shooting at Prairieville home late Wednesday; suspect arrested

    July 14, 2022 2:51 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A 40-year-old man was shot and killed at a home in the Autumn Woods neighborhood, a community nestled between Highway 933 and Highway 42. Tarrence Williams, 40, was found shot to death around 10:30 Wednesday night. Sheriff's deputies said Jerome Lilly, 37, was the gunman and... more »
  • Developers in Ascension may soon get the green light to build Play Video

    March 11, 2022 7:34 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - A moratorium on new development comes to an end next month. The parish council voted for it in June to give some time to study traffic and drainage issues. "In 30 years, we have literally doubled in size with no new infrastructure," District 6 Parish Councilman... more »
  • Fired employee arrested for burglarizing Burger King, stealing $800

    February 4, 2022 7:52 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - A former Burger King employee was arrested after allegedly burglarizing the restaurant and stealing around $800 from the safe. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said 31-year-old Michael Bougere turned himself on Feb. 1 for the crime. The burglary happened on Jan. 26 at a Burger King... more »
  • Ascension Parish officials investigate reported sound of "explosion" near LA-933

    December 11, 2021 9:18 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - Ascension Parish authorities on Saturday evening responded to several calls regarding the sound of an explosion in the Prairieville area, near Galvez Middle School on LA-933. The noise occurred around 7 p.m., and deputies with Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) promptly investigated the sound. As of... more »
  • Ascension Recycling Center holiday hours

    December 9, 2021 4:36 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - The arrival of the holiday season means adjusted hours to certain Parish operations, including the Ascension Parish Recycling Center. The Parish announced Wednesday that the Ascension Parish Recycling Center, located at the DPW headquarters on Churchpoint Road in Gonzales is closed on Fridays, Sundays, and holidays.... more »
  • State Police: Motorcyclist killed in Ascension Parish crash

    December 2, 2021 9:50 AM

    GONZALES - A 56-year-old Prairieville man was killed in a motorcycle crash on LA Hwy 44 in Ascension Parish, Wednesday evening. According to representatives with Louisiana State Police, the tragic crash occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. on LA Hwy 44, north of US Hwy 61. An initial investigation... more »
  • Entergy says power has been restored to Ascension Parish Schools

    November 18, 2021 9:01 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Several schools in Ascension Parish experienced weather-related outages Thursday morning and as of 8:20 a.m. Entergy says power has been restored. It was around to a Facebook post on Ascension Parish Schools' official account, it was shortly before 8 a.m. when power went out at Dutchtown... more »
  • Basketball association official 'blindsided' by accused child molester at league draft Play Video

    November 17, 2021 10:27 PM

    GONZALES - Days after an accused child molester was seen at the Ascension Youth Basketball Association's annual draft, the league's president says he was blindsided by the unexpected appearance. Carl Siener, who has been with AYBA for decades, says he was unaware Jermaine Miles would be attending Saturday's draft... more »
  • Ascension's FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to close in three weeks

    November 2, 2021 10:10 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - According to Ascension Parish officials, FEMA will be closing its Gonzales-based Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in three weeks. The DRC, which is located at 1112-B S. East Ascension Complex Blvd in Gonzales, in the same building as the Ascension Counseling Center, will close Tuesday, November 23... more »
  • Ascension to complete collection of storm debris

    October 21, 2021 10:02 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish issued a Thursday morning news release regarding the Parish's completion of its removal of Hurricane Ida storm debris. Less than one week after the storm hit, debris removal crews started working seven days a week, and they are nearly finished with the task. ... more »
  • $4.5 billion clean energy complex slated for Ascension Parish Play Video

    October 14, 2021 10:58 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Amid a push to clean energy, Air Products announced a $4.5 billion clean energy complex will be built in Ascension Parish. "[The plant] will make the state a leader in the United States' clean energy transition," the company said in a statement. Air Products produces... more »
  • Ascension drainage issues to be topic of Monday meeting organized by local homeowner Play Video

    October 4, 2021 7:04 AM

    ASCENSION - An Ascension Parish homeowner determined to get to the bottom of the delay in flood mitigation for Bayou Manchac has organized a meeting Monday morning. The resident who decided to take action is John Rosso and he told WBRZ the purpose of the meeting is not for... more »
  • Disaster Recovery Center to open in Donaldsonville

    September 28, 2021 10:53 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE - The Ascension Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security announced Tuesday that the parish will open a second Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), at the Lemann Memorial Center, 1100 Clay Street in Donaldsonville. It joins the DRC already open at 1112 S. East Ascension Complex Boulevard in... more »
  • Two suspects wanted for stealing diesel from Ascension construction site Play Video

    September 23, 2021 9:55 AM

    DARROW - Two people drove to an Ascension Parish construction site and stole approximately $1,500 in diesel fuel, according to the local Sheriff's office . The theft occurred last Monday (September 13) in a new Darrow subdivision called 'Riverton,' which is on Highway 22. The vehicle the two... more »
  • Ascension Parish lifts burn ban Friday

    September 17, 2021 12:58 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Clint Cointment, President of Ascension Parish, announced Friday that the area burn ban has been lifted. Though the burn ban is no longer in effect as of Friday, September 17, residents are asked to practice fire safety at all times. Click here for more information... more »
  • Authorities nab man accused of attempted credit card fraud in Sorrento

    September 16, 2021 9:45 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - A man who used a stolen credit card to attempt the purchase of $5,000 worth of building materials from an Ascension Parish store is behind bars, authorities say. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, a 65-year-old Slidell man named Willie L. Austin has been identified... more »
  • Ascension Parish residents can bring storm debris to Lamar-Dixon

    September 9, 2021 12:44 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Officials in Ascension Parish announced Thursday that parish residents can bring their vegetative storm debris to Lamar-Dixon Expo Center for disposal. This offer is being extended as the contractor working for the parish will not pick up vegetative debris if it is in black plastic bags.... more »
  • Ascension Parish curfew no longer in effect

    September 6, 2021 9:01 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish announced Monday that its post-Ida curfew has been lifted. Officials added that even though a curfew is no longer in place, residents should use caution as they move about in the nighttime hours. A full list of curfew information for the WBRZ viewing... more »
  • Just over 35k without power in Ascension; local court announces days-long closure

    September 1, 2021 6:14 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - In Ascension Parish, widespread outages continue to hamper daily activities on Day Three of Hurricane Ida's aftermath. Just over 35,000 people are without power early Wednesday morning. Parish leaders also announced Wednesday that the 23rd Judicial District Court and Ascension Parish Court will be closed... more »
  • Frustration boiling over in Ascension as gas shortages cause hours-long waits for some Play Video

    August 31, 2021 5:39 PM

    DUTCHTOWN - Frustration spilled over Tuesday off Highway 73 as long lines stretched from the only gas stations that drivers could find open. "I've been waiting three hours," Randy Clement said. "Two hours and 20 minutes," Josephine Mendoza said. As they waited patiently for gas, others began... more »
  • Ascension Parish waking up to structural damage, thousands of power outages Play Video

    August 30, 2021 9:00 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Damaging winds from Hurricane Ida left a mark on Ascension Parish. A Baskin-Robbins in Prairieville (17100 Airline Hwy)was decimated by storm winds overnight Sunday. An entire side of the building appeared to have been torn off by winds. This was one example of... more »
  • Ascension Parish Schools to remain closed through Tuesday

    August 29, 2021 11:44 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - As Hurricane Ida approaches, schools and other entities across south Louisiana continue to announce closures. Ascension Parish Schools announced Sunday that all of its schools and associated offices will be closed Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, and Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, due to the projected impacts of... more »
  • Ascension Parish officials describe pre-storm measures taken to ensure safety amid Ida Play Video

    August 29, 2021 10:59 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Residents who intend to ride out the storm in Ascension Parish have the support of local officials who are providing sandbags and other storm-related necessities. Ascension Parish President, Clint Cointment spoke with WBRZ Sunday morning and explained measures officials are taking to ensure the safety of... more »
  • Ascension Parish declares State of Emergency ahead of Ida, ready for storm's impacts Play Video

    August 27, 2021 7:18 PM

    GONZALES- Parish President Clint Cointment declared a state of emergency in Ascension Parish ahead of Hurricane Ida's arrival. Parish leaders said they are ready for whatever the storm will bring. Sheriff Bobby Webre said inmates spent the day filling sandbags that are being delivered around the parish in... more »
  • Two Gonzales men arrested in shooting incident on Norwood Road

    August 6, 2021 7:42 AM

    GONZALES - Two men are behind bars for a shooting incident in Ascension Parish that occurred Tuesday, officials say. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Kody Hughes and 30-year-old Humberto Gonzalez were arrested this week. Their arrests are the result of what deputies say unfolded around... more »
  • Driver killed in fiery Ascension Parish crash

    July 13, 2021 8:46 AM

    GONZALES - According to Louisiana State Police, a 24-year-old resident of Prairieville was killed in a crash early Tuesday morning. Police say the wreck occurred shortly after midnight along LA Hwy 431 north of LA Hwy 621 in Ascension Parish. According to authorities, the tragic incident took the... more »
  • Police identify bicyclist struck and killed on Ascension Parish Highway

    July 10, 2021 12:28 PM

    DUTCHTOWN - State Police are still investigating a fatality accident that happened Friday night on the I-10 overpass on Hwy. 74. State Police said 67-year-old bicyclist Donald Lacaze was hit by a pickup around 11 p.m. when the biker was cycling in the center of the southbound lane of... more »
  • Ascension Parish flood debris removal to begin next week

    June 11, 2021 12:07 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish residents impacted by flooding during May of 2021 will soon see flood debris removed from the area. According to a Friday news release from the Ascension Parish Government, DRC Emergency Services will begin removing construction and demolition debris during the later part of the... more »
  • Ascension Parish first responders to host open house this Saturday

    June 10, 2021 6:05 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH- First responders in Ascension Parish are inviting the public to a celebratory event that will allow them to explore one of the Parish's brand new fire stations. The local fire department in Sorrento is hosting its first annual Open House and Backyard BBQ Saturday, June 12, from... more »
  • City of Gonzales prepares for heavy rainfall this weekend Play Video

    June 4, 2021 7:53 PM

    GONZALES - City public works crews spent Friday morning cleaning out drainage ditches in flood-prone neighborhoods in Gonzales. "I was thinking my tax dollars are at work it's good to see," Joseph Cagnolatti said. Cagnolatti owns a home on East Oak Alley Street, where public works department employees... more »
  • Prairieville man killed in New Orleans-area crash overnight

    June 2, 2021 3:02 PM

    JEFFERSON PARISH - A Prairieville man was killed in a New Orleans-area crash Tuesday night. State Police said Caleb Clayton, 20, died in a wreck on the elevated portion of US 90 on the west bank of the New Orleans metro area. Investigators say Clayton's car was pulled to... more »
  • Ascension receives Corps authority for additional drainage project Play Video

    June 2, 2021 10:28 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment announced Wednesday that the Parish received authority from the US Army Corps of Engineers to open a new drainage system that will help to drain the Bluff Swamp area in periods of high water. Currently, water from Bluff Swamp drains through... more »
  • Out on the Amite River, boaters are making the most of their holiday weekend Play Video

    May 29, 2021 7:35 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Many residents are planning to spend Memorial Day weekend out on the Amite River. "I think everything is going to be some fun times to enjoy this summer since a lot of people didn't get to enjoy it last year," said Allison King. Boaters like... more »
  • 'Wipe your face' after kneeling, councilman writes in fiery government email about parish operations

    May 28, 2021 6:54 PM

    GONZALES – A childish message shows the bickering behind the scenes about utilities in Ascension Parish. Ascension Parish councilman Corey Orgeron believes he is being blocked from ascertaining details about government meetings and organizing public forums about government operations. When Orgeron did not get information he wanted, he... more »
  • COVID-19 vaccination sites in Ascension Parish

    May 25, 2021 5:58 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Officials in Ascension Parish issued a Monday news release, reminding locals that COVID-19 vaccinations are available at several locations within the parish. The list of locations can be found below. Frank Sotile pavilion The Louisiana National Guard will be administering the Pfizer vaccine, May... more »
  • Ascension Parish road closures Friday morning

    May 21, 2021 6:34 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Rain did not let up this week in south Louisiana, and with 10-15 inches falling in southern East Baton Rouge Parish and northern Ascension Parish since Monday , flooding has been a serious concern for locals. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) has been updating residents... more »

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