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  • Property owners still searching for answers after being rattled by Donaldsonville pump station project Play Video

    March 4, 2024 4:53 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - Work on a pump station in Ascension Parish has shifted gears from pile driving , but people living and working there are still asking what to do about their damaged properties. People have reported gas leaks, foundation troubles, and cracks in their swimming pools. As the construction... more »
  • Donaldsonville councilman wants pile driving project to stop until changes are made Play Video

    December 19, 2023 3:52 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - A city councilman is suggesting a pile driving project stop until changes are made. It's a project 2 On Your Side has been reporting on since last week. At a community meeting Monday night, Donaldsonville councilman Rev. Charles Brown suggested issuing a cease and desist to the... more »
  • Donaldsonville council limits loud pile-driving work on weekends after 2 On Your Side report Play Video

    December 11, 2023 4:45 PM

    UPDATE: Hours after the 2 On Your Side report, the city of Donaldsonville proposed an emergency ordinance restricting the pile-driving work to weekdays only. The council passed the ordinance Tuesday evening. The council is also calling for a community meeting Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Attendees... 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 »
  • Ascension Parish names new transportation chief

    August 1, 2023 5:25 PM

    Ascension Parish has installed a new public official to spearhead its transportation projects. On Tuesday, Parish President Clint Cointment announced the hiring of Daniel B. Helms as the parish's new Chief Transportation Engineer. Helms, who has 20 years experience managing transportation projects in the public and private sectors, officially... more »
  • INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Donaldsonville man comes face-to-face with felon who tried to kill him Play Video

    June 15, 2023 4:50 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - LeRoy Batiste was enjoying a night out last month when he came face-to-face with the man who tried to kill him two years ago. Watch live newscasts here Michael LeBlanc Jr. was on the streets — an attempted second-degree murder charge had disappeared, and the five-year... 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 »
  • 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 »
  • Girl, 14, among two killed in Ascension shooting Thursday morning; three others hurt Play Video

    May 20, 2021 5:22 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - A 14-year-old was one of two people killed Thursday morning when their vehicle was struck by gunfire. The sheriff's office told WBRZ the shooting happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. on W. Fourth Street in Donaldsonville. The victims fled the gunfire, and the vehicle came to a... more »
  • Power returned to most Donaldsonville residents after Sunday night crash caused brief outage

    March 28, 2021 8:27 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - Over 1,500 Entergy customers were without power in the Donaldsonville area on Sunday (March 28) evening. By early Monday, most of the power was restored, but Entergy was working to have electricity restored to the few who were still without lights. According to the Ascension Parish... more »
  • CareSouth administering COVID-19 vaccine in Donaldsonville area

    March 2, 2021 6:50 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - According to a Tuesday (March 2) news release, CareSouth Medical and Dental is now distributing the COVID-19 vaccine in the Donaldsonville area. The organization says vaccinations are being administered at CareSouth's Donaldsonville clinic, which is located at 904 Catalpa Street. Vaccines are by appointment only,... more »
  • Free COVID-19 tests to be administered in Donaldsonville Thursday, Jan. 21 Play Video

    January 21, 2021 8:49 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE - Ascension officials have teamed up with Ochsner to provide Donaldsonville's residents with COVID-19 testing at no out-of-pocket cost on Thursday (Jan. 21). The testing site, located at 1100 Clay Street, will assist residents in undergoing self-administered COVID testing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those interested... more »
  • Ascension Parish authorities make arrest, seek 2 more in Tuesday night homicide case

    December 16, 2020 10:43 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE - Local authorities have arrested one person and are looking for two other suspects in connection to a Donaldsonville shooting that left one person dead on Tuesday (Dec. 15) night. 19-year-old Kamryn Dantoni was arrested and charged with principal to second-degree murder on Friday. Detectives are now looking... more »
  • CareSouth Baton Rouge distributes fresh fruit, veggies in honor of National Health Center Week

    August 11, 2020 8:04 AM

    BATON ROUGE- CareSouth Medical and Dental is hosting a fresh fruit and vegetables drive-thru giveaway at its clinic in Baton Rouge on Friday, August 14 as part of its National Health Center Week celebration. The event is free and open to the public. Produce will be given on a... more »
  • CareSouth: Drive-thru virus testing in Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville unavailable Monday

    June 22, 2020 10:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Due to heavy rains, CareSouth Medical and Dental COVID-19 Drive-thru Community Testing will not take place in Baton Rouge and Donaldsonville on Monday, June 22, but walk-up testing will be available in Baton Rouge from 9 a.m. until noon. Patients must pre-register for the COVID-19 test... more »
  • CareSouth COVID drive-thru testing closed Wednesday, walk-up testing remains open

    May 27, 2020 7:14 AM

    BATON ROUGE – CareSouth Medical and Dental COVID-19 Drive-thru Community testing at its Baton Rouge and Donaldsonville Clinics will be closed Wednesday, May 27 due to inclement weather. However, testing is still available for walkups. In Baton Rouge, the testing is available from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through... more »
  • Ascension Parish COVID-19 cases are fifth-highest in Louisiana Play Video

    March 26, 2020 4:51 PM

    GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness is cautiously watching the numbers go up every day. The parish currently has the fifth-highest number of cases in Louisiana behind East Baton Rouge Parish. Cases went from 65 to 91 Thursday in Ascension. Rachael Wilkinson is the director at the... more »
  • Deserted and desolate, Ascension residents heed stay-at-home order Play Video

    March 24, 2020 4:31 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Congested clusters of fast-growing Ascension Parish remained extraordinarily deserted Tuesday as residents listened to Governor John Bel Edwards' stay-at-home order to avoid getting sick. The order took effect 5 p.m. Monday. Cases of coronavirus jumped by 10, from 26 to 36, in Ascension on Tuesday. There is... more »
  • Coronavirus cluster identified at Ascension Parish nursing home Play Video

    March 23, 2020 4:53 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - State health leaders revealed that a second coronavirus cluster was identified at Chateau D’Ville nursing home. As of Monday March 23, five people there have confirmed cases. The state said it reached out to the Centers for Disease Control for additional assistance in hopes of stopping the... more »
  • Ascension deputies continue to search for gunman responsible for New Year's Day shooting in Donaldsonville Play Video

    February 7, 2020 9:02 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says it's still seeking information related to a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of St. Patrick Street in Donaldsonville on New Year's Day, shortly after midnight. The victim, a man who'd been shot in his driveway after returning home from... more »
  • First Monday morning commute over the Sunshine Bridge Play Video

    December 3, 2018 9:13 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - The Monday morning drive over the Sunshine Bridge was without incident for the most part as two lanes of travel are open. The partial reopening comes ahead of the mid-December deadline DOTD initially announced in the weeks following the crash that caused the bridge to shutdown.... more »
  • Late start at Donaldsonville schools continues Play Video

    October 18, 2018 11:36 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - There are no plans to change the later start time for the five Ascension Parish schools on the west side of the Mississippi River, according to a spokesperson Thursday. Employees need the extra hour to detour around the damaged Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville, but the late start time... more »
  • Sunshine Bridge closure hurts sugar cane farmers Play Video

    October 16, 2018 11:43 PM

    SORRENTO - The closure of the Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville couldn't come at a worse time for sugar cane farmers on the east side of the Mississippi River. Harvest season just began and all the cane must be transported to sugar mills on the west side of the river. ... more »
  • Plaquemine ferry picks up more slack from Sunshine Bridge closure, now adding second boat to weekend service Play Video

    October 15, 2018 11:55 PM

    UPDATE: During the duration of the Sunshine Bridge closure, additional ferry service hours will be: -Monday thru Friday, a second boat will run from 5:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. -Monday thru Friday, the first boat will run 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. -Saturday... more »
  • Property caving in for years, homeowner can't find relief Play Video

    June 5, 2018 6:50 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - A drainage pipe busted underground and it's been causing problems for a homeowner for nearly a decade. Keith Bradford says he can't seem to find anyone who wants to take responsibility and it should have been repaired a long time ago. "It was a little small... more »
  • Residents in Donaldsonville still under boil water advisory Play Video

    January 8, 2018 10:17 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE- Residents in Donaldsonville are still under a boil water advisory. The Ascension Parish Utilities Department is working on gathering the required water samples this morning. According to the Ascension Parish Homeland Security, the final tests cannot be collected until the rain stops. A boil water advisory will... more »
  • Official: Donaldsonville may not see water shut off Wednesday night Play Video

    January 3, 2018 10:34 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Officials say workers have made significant progress in restoring water to residents in Donaldsonville. Martin McConnell with the Ascension Parish government says water pressure is still low but "adequate to serve all customers". Parish officials are cautiously optimistic that water service will not be shut off at... more »
  • Woman killed after striking 18-wheeler in Ascension

    October 31, 2017 9:13 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE- Louisiana State Troopers were investigating a two vehicle crash on LA 943 that left one woman dead in Ascension Parish. The crash took place on LA 943 west of LA 1. It took the life of 55-year-old Linda Regira. Authorities say, the crash occurred as Regira was... more »
  • New community center, substation now open in Ascension Parish Play Video

    September 16, 2017 11:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office unveiled a new community center and substation in Donaldsonville Saturday morning. The Ascension Parish School System donated the property to the APSO to use for residents and officers. The community center is filled with offices spaces for deputies and educational... more »
  • Missing Donaldsonville man found safe

    August 3, 2017 4:44 PM

    UPDATE: APSO deputies say Eric Hathorn has been found safe and unharmed. DONALDSONVILLE - Ascension Parish deputies are searching for a man, last seen nearly two weeks ago. Deputies say 39-year-old Eric Hathorn was last seen at a relative's residence in Donaldsonville about two weeks ago. A family... more »
  • Donaldsonville woman arrested for allegedly shooting victim in face during argument

    July 27, 2017 11:33 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE- A woman was arrested after she allegedly shot another woman in the face during an argument in Donaldsonville. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, 49-year-old Andrea Jackson was arrested on charges of attempted second degree murder and illegal use of a weapon. Deputies... more »
  • Construction underway for playground at new Ascension Sheriff's Office substation

    July 7, 2017 7:11 PM

    ASCENSION – Construction is underway for a new substation in Donaldsonville for the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The substation will also include a park and a playground. The work began on Friday morning and will continue tomorrow. The sheriff's office has partnered with LSU Community... more »
  • Ascension Parish deputies host prescription drug takeback

    April 25, 2017 3:15 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Deputies in Ascension Parish are hosting an unwanted prescription drug takeback Saturday in Gonzales and Donaldsonville. The Sheriff’s office is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency to provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by dropping off dangerous, unused and unwanted drugs. ... more »
  • Baton Rouge man pleads guilty following 2015 Donaldsonville shooting

    March 21, 2017 11:15 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - A 28-year-old Baton Rouge man pled guilty to charges on Monday following a 2015 shooting in Donaldsonville. According to District Attorney Ricky Babin, Joshua Green pled guilty to aggravated battery. The guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors. The incident occurred on... more »
  • Rouses' stolen BBQ trailer 'Big Red' recovered in Texas

    March 16, 2017 4:10 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – The CEO of Rouses Markets announced Thursday that the custom BBQ trailer stolen from the company’s Donaldsonville location was recovered in Texas. According to a statement from Rouses, the trailer was located in Alvin, Texas, Tuesday about one hour south of Houston. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department... more »
  • Deputies looking for BBQ pit stolen from Donaldsonville Rouses

    March 9, 2017 10:52 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Deputies are looking for any information to help find a barbecue pit that was stolen from a Rouses in Donaldsonville. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, the BBQ pit was stolen overnight Tuesday morning from the Rouses parking lot on Highway 1. Anyone with information... more »
  • Donaldsonville still recovering one month after tornado Play Video

    March 8, 2017 9:14 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE - One month after devastating tornadoes ripped through South Louisiana, residents of one small town are struggling to get back on their feet. The city and parish cleaned the streets of debris almost overnight, but it appears most of the rebuilding process stopped there. Out of around... more »
  • Herbicide causes scare at Donaldsonville school Play Video

    March 3, 2017 12:01 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Deputies in Ascension Parish say an “intrusive smell” caused two Ascension Parish shools and one building to shelter in place Friday morning. According to Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, investigators were looking into the source of the odor around Donaldsonville Primary School. The smell was later identified as... more »
  • Assessment teams working through damaged neighborhoods Play Video

    February 8, 2017 6:30 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - As people cleanup from the tornadoes that tore through Louisiana Tuesday, damage assessment teams are walking neighborhoods gauging the damage. There are some things homeowners should do to properly document what's happened. The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness recommends victims contact their insurance company... 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 »
  • Mayor: power will be restored in Donaldsonville by tonight Play Video

    February 8, 2017 8:04 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE –Crews in Donaldsonville worked through the night to restore power and clear streets for Wednesday morning. Entergy reports that more than 800 customers are still without power in Ascension Parish. Those without power are concentrated in the Donaldsonville area, where the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touchdown... more »
  • Residents in Donaldsonville count their blessings after Tuesday Tornado Play Video

    February 7, 2017 11:22 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - Cell phone video captured the frightening tornado that crashed through Donaldsonville Tuesday morning. Residents who saw the twister close up said it looked like a cloud of dust and fire. "It was a transformer blowing up, and when the transformer blew, it came and we ran in... more »
  • Donaldsonville residents say prayers saved their lives during tornado Play Video

    February 7, 2017 6:43 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Residents in Donaldsonville are thankful to be alive following severe storms and tornadoes on Tuesday. One resident, Clark Richard, told WBRZ that he was trapped inside of his home when the tornado touched down in the area. Richard got emotional while talking to WBRZ reporter Natalia Verdina.... more »
  • Donaldsonville officials survey damage done by tornado, working to restore power Play Video

    February 7, 2017 6:35 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Ascension Parish officials and Donaldsonville leaders met with residents as they surveyed the damage following a tornado that struck the area on Tuesday. Mayor Leroy Sullivan said that he heard what sounded like a freight train before he sought cover inside City Hall with his colleague. ... more »
  • Man found dead after Donaldsonville apartment fire

    January 5, 2017 7:17 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Investigators are still trying to determine how a Donaldsonville man died after his body was found Thursday morning after an apartment fire. State Fire Marshal investigators were summoned to the 1500 block of St. Patrick Street after crews found 68-year-old Isaac Landry in the kitchen area of... more »
  • 19-year-old arrested following foot chase in Donaldsonville

    December 6, 2016 4:54 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a 19-year-old that attempted to flee deputies following a traffic stop on Monday in Donaldsonville. APSO arrested 19-year-old Travis Jones on charges of two counts of illegal possession of stolen guns, three counts of illegal carrying of weapons, possession of marijuana,... more »
  • Relief coming for residents in Donaldsonville over sewer problems Play Video

    November 15, 2016 6:40 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE- A major sewer project is about to get kicked off in the city of Donaldsonville in an effort to upgrade the infrastructure there. For years, residents have complained about overflowing sewage whenever it rains. Recently, Mayor Leroy Sullivan said the city received $7.1 million dollars from DEQ to upgrade... more »
  • 7-year-old dead, four injured in Ascension Parish crash

    October 7, 2016 7:37 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – State Police say a 7-year-old is dead and four others are injured after a single vehicle crash in Ascension Parish Friday night. According to Louisiana State Police spokesperson Bryan Lee, the single vehicle crash happened on LA 405 near LA 1. The 7-year-old, Thaddeus Johnson Jr,... more »
  • Donaldsonville man arrested after kicking in ex's door, kidnapping her

    August 26, 2016 4:06 PM

    GONZALES - Deputies arrested a man accused of kicking in his ex-girlfriend’s door and kidnapping her after she placed a restraining order on him. 35-year-old Thomas Guillot, of Donaldsonville, was arrested and charged with violation of a protective order, simple robbery, false imprisonment and home invasion. APSO Chief... more »
  • Several houses flooded in Donaldsonville Play Video

    August 11, 2016 11:09 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE- Heavy storms throughout the day have caused homes throughout the area to become flooded. In Donaldsonville, strong showers doused the city for hours. Rain water filled ditches and soaked yards. Many residents said "it's been awhile" since their area experienced such severe storms and flooding. Some homes were able... more »
  • Deputies trying to identify Donaldsonville burglary suspect

    July 21, 2016 3:48 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Deputies are trying to identify a man who they say is responsible for a string of burglaries in the Donaldsonville area last weekend. According to Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, the burglaries happened during the late hours of Sunday July 16. The suspect was seen on home... more »
  • Deputes: Caregiver didn't help elderly woman after fall

    June 17, 2016 11:38 PM

    ASSUMPTION - Deputies arrested a caregiver who they say failed to act when an elderly woman fell and was injured. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Valencia R. Benjamin was a caretaker for the woman. Several employees and caretakers in charge of caring for the woman were... more »
  • 2 arrested and one still at large in stolen car in Donaldsonville

    April 19, 2016 5:55 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE- Two juveniles have been arrested and one suspect is still at large in a stolen vehicle in Donaldsonville. According to Lt. Col. Bobby Webre, deputies received information that a Toyota Camry stolen from Assumption Parish was traveling into Donaldsonville on Monday night. Deputies saw the stolen vehicle entering the... more »

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