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In ongoing spat, some council members want Ascension president removed from drainage decisions Play Video
June 24, 2021 5:47 PM
DONALDSONVILLE - As tensions continue to rise over last month's flash flood, some council members said they want to remove Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment from making any more decisions on drainage and appoint a professional to the post instead. "Drainage is very specialized," Councilman Aaron Lawler said. "It's... more » -
Voicemail for secretary filled with f-bombs expected to get Ascension councilman censured
July 31, 2020 4:21 PM
DONALDSONVILLE – A parish councilman will be publicly ridiculed in an upcoming council meeting – officially, a censure – for a foul-mouthed voicemail, the WBRZ Investigative Unit learned Friday. Councilman Joel Robert left the voicemail, council officials said, on the phone of the parish secretary. A voice purported... more » -
Ascension Parish Council agrees to pay outgoing parish president's legal fees
December 6, 2019 8:49 AM
ASCENSION PARISH - The outgoing Ascension Parish Council has agreed that as one of its last acts, it will cover the costs of Parish President Kenny Matassa's legal defense fees. The Advocate reports that his fees amount to a total of $231,839. These fees were acquired during a... more »