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Daytona Beach man dies after being hit by pickup truck along Airline Highway near Sorrento
September 18, 2026 6:24 PM
SORRENTO — A 38-year-old man from Daytona Beach, Florida, died after being struck by a vehicle on Airline Highway near Frank Drive in Ascension Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. LSP said that just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, a pickup truck was traveling north on Airline when it... more » -
Louisiana natural gas and battery storage project planned near RiverPlex MegaPark Play Video
September 1, 2026 11:27 AM
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — An independent developer of large-scale energy solutions powered by natural gas and advanced nuclear technologies announced that it signed a letter of intent with a Louisiana landowner group, according to a report by BusinessWire. ONE Nuclear Energy LLC plans to provide site control for... more » -
All 3 suspects in Gonzales double homicide on East Caldwell Street taken into custody Play Video
August 31, 2026 1:09 PM
GONZALES — All three suspects in connection with a double homicide on East Caldwell Street in Gonzales have been taken into custody, according to the Gonzales Police Department. The department said that on Aug. 21, shortly after 4 p.m., officers responding to reported gunfire found 17-year-old Tegan Daigle and... more » -
West Ascension Parish Hospital upgrades to new electronic health record system
August 28, 2026 4:35 PM
DONALDSONVILLE — The West Ascension Parish Hospital announced on Friday the launch of a new electronic health record system that will strengthen care coordination while improving access to health information. The new system, called EPIC CommunityConnect, will go live on Sept. 1. According to the hospital, it has... more » -
13th Annual Ascension Chamber Business Expo brings local businesses together Play Video
August 27, 2026 6:37 PM
GONZALES — Businesses and organizations from across Ascension Parish came together for the 13th annual Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, creating an opportunity to network, build relationships and connect with potential customers. The expo features 135 exhibitors representing a wide range of local businesses and industries. Rebecca... more » -
Ascension Parish residents challenge Hyundai steel mill's proposed air permit Play Video
August 26, 2026 5:20 PM
MODESTE — Hyundai is set to break ground on a $5.8 billion steel mill at the Riverplex Megapark in Modeste next week as environmental groups and nearby residents push back against the site's proposed air permit. Hyundai said the plant will use electric arc furnace technology involving recycled steel.... more » -
Halloween events happening around the Capitol Area this year
August 26, 2026 12:55 PM
It's October, and that means Halloween is just around the corner! Across the Capital Area, groups are hosting events to get adults and kids alike in the holiday spirit! Ascension Tuesday, Oct. 13 The Arc of East Ascension Trunk or Treat at 1122 S. East Ascension Complex... more » -
Downed power line closes Roddy Road at J D Gautreau Road in Gonzales
August 21, 2026 11:49 AM
GONZALES — Roddy Road at J D Gautreau Road in Ascension Parish was shut down in both directions on Friday due to a downed power line across the roadway. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the downed power line was caused by a broken pole. Drivers in... more » -
Ascension deputies attempting to identify vehicle that ran through two cemeteries on La. 933 Play Video
August 17, 2026 5:53 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is attempting to identify the owner and driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on La. 933 across from the Household of Faith Church Galvez Campus. According to the sheriff's office, the vehicle ran off the roadway before traveling through two... more » -
Crash closes Stringer Bridge Road at George Lambert Road in Saint Amant
August 16, 2026 2:20 PM
SAINT AMANT — A three-vehicle crash left Stringer Bridge Road at George Lambert Road in Saint Amant closed on Sunday. The accident occurred around 1 p.m. Drivers in the area should seek an alternate route. more » -
Geismar man arrested after allegedly messaging 13-year-old girl
August 14, 2026 12:04 PM
GEISMAR — A Geismar man was arrested for online solicitation of a minor on Monday following an investigation by the Juvenile Unit, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The investigation began after deputies received information that Robert Ferguson was allegedly communicating online with what he believed to be... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: heat moves a little higher tomorrow, next storm chances in view Play Video
July 27, 2026 5:54 PM
Dangerous heat will continue across the Capital Area through Wednesday before a surge of moisture allows afternoon thunderstorms to offer some relief later this week. Know that the pattern could get a little more stormy for afternoon activities this upcoming weekend. An EXTREME HEAT WARNING is in effect Tuesday... more » -
Federal vehicle emissions testing will remain required for Capital area residents, state officials say Play Video
July 7, 2026 1:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - Residents in East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Iberville and Livingston parishes will still be required to receive federal vehicle emissions testing despite the elimination of the state vehicle inspection sticker. Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law in June that will replace the... more » -
Ascension Parish residents raise concerns over resubmitted Harvest Fields development proposal Play Video
July 6, 2026 5:43 PM
GONZALES - A proposed development in Ascension Parish that residents thought had been defeated has been resubmitted to parish leaders for approval after changes were made. Dantin Bruce Development has its eye on a property along Highway 44 in Gonzales for a neighborhood called Harvest Fields. The proposal was... more » -
Assumption deputies warn swimmers to avoid alligators, plus more safety tips for July Fourth weekend
July 2, 2026 12:51 PM
NAPOLEONVILLE — The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office is urging residents to stay safe over the Independence Day weekend by wearing sunscreen, driving sober and steering clear of alligators. The sheriff's office said the Southeastern U.S. has seen several alligator attacks in recent days. A Florida woman was killed by... more » -
Ascension deputies arrest man for murder after woman killed in Geismar shooting Play Video
June 26, 2026 1:11 PM
GEISMAR — A man was arrested on Friday after a woman was killed in a shooting in Geismar on Kerry Road, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The investigation into the shooting began on June 20 when deputies responded to the scene on Kerry Road around 3 p.m.,... more » -
St. Amant man arrested after deputies allegedly find stolen items at his home Play Video
June 22, 2026 7:09 PM
ST. AMANT — A St. Amant man was arrested after deputies say stolen merchandise and items with altered price tags were found at his home. According to deputies, an investigation into a reported theft began on June 17 when they reviewed surveillance footage from the business on Highway 42.... more » -
Pair convicted of sex trafficking minor in Ascension Parish sentenced to life in prison Play Video
June 10, 2026 5:20 PM
GONZALES - Two men were sentenced to life in prison following a conviction for sex trafficking a girl who was under 18 in Ascension Parish. District Attorney Ricky Babin's office said 21-year-old Jayden Hodge of Dallas, Texas, and 23-year-old Antonio Jackson of Phoenix, Arizona, were caught with three girls... more » -
Ascension Parish deputies ask public's help in identifying Dollar General theft suspect
June 10, 2026 1:19 PM
ASCENSION PARISH — Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputies have asked for the public's help identifying a man seen on video stealing from a Dollar General. Store surveillance footage shared by the sheriff's office shows a man grabbing plastic bins full of merchandise and loading them into his car. ... more » -
Two motorcycle club members arrested in alleged vehicle theft, beating in Gonzales parking lot
June 8, 2026 6:40 PM
GONZALES- Two Ascension Parish motorcycle club members were jailed in connection with an alleged vehicle theft and beating that happened in a Gonzales parking lot. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Luis Olivas and Anthony "Papoose" Gregoire, both 38 and of Prairieville, got into a fight with the victim... more » -
Ascension and Livingston parishes close waterways until further notice due to rising water Play Video
June 6, 2026 3:10 PM
GONZALES — Waterways in Livingston and Ascension parish were closed Saturday due to rising water levels. In Ascension, The closure came as hazardous conditions enter the area, including high water, strong currents, floating debris and reduced visibility. Residents are urged to avoid waterways and remain aware as conditions continue to... more » -
Ascension Parish Council votes to rezone part of Woodstock Plantation
June 5, 2026 4:16 PM
DONALDSONVILLE — The Ascension Parish Council voted to rezone part of the Woodstock Plantation from conservation to heavy industrial on Thursday, according to a report by The Advocate . MR Engineering and Surveying LLC applied for the rezoning in 2024, with the land planned to be used as a... more » -
Man wanted on domestic abuse, child endangerment charge, Ascension Parish Crime Stoppers says Play Video
May 21, 2026 2:05 PM
ASCENSION PARISH — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted on a domestic abuse charge, according to Ascension Parish Crime Stoppers. David Francois, 34, is wanted on a charge of domestic abuse battery and child endangerment. Crime Stoppers said he is approximately 5-feet-five inches... more » -
Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers could soon be replaced by $6 QR code Play Video
May 20, 2026 6:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Representatives voted in favor of a bill on Wednesday that would replace the statewide annual vehicle inspection sticker with a QR code. Currently, Louisiana drivers pay $10 to $25 for a safety inspection sticker. The QR code would cost drivers $6, and scanning it... more » -
Man arrested in another roadway altercation months after allegedly harassing fisherman at Ascension pond Play Video
May 19, 2026 1:43 PM
GONZALES — A man was arrested for allegedly threatening and blocking another driver, just a few months after he faced backlash for allegedly harassing a fisherman at a neighborhood pond and calling him racial slurs. Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Matthew Madere, 46, and booked him into the... more » -
Gonzales man charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse following execution of search warrant Play Video
May 15, 2026 1:25 PM
GONZALES — A Gonzales man was charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse material following the execution of a search warrant by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. According to detectives, on April 28, the task force received information about possible child sexual... more » -
Donaldsonville mayoral candidate pleads guilty after being accused of selling stolen copper Play Video
May 11, 2026 7:41 PM
DONALDSONVILLE — A man who ran for mayor in Donaldsonville in 2023 pleaded guilty on Friday after he was arrested for allegedly stealing over 30,000 pounds of burned copper. According to court documents, between May 1, 2024, and Oct. 10, 2024, 69-year-old Glenn Price received about 31,348 pounds of... more » -
Man jumps off Causeway after stabbing in Assumption Parish, leading multi-parish chase, deputies say Play Video
May 6, 2026 2:46 PM
MANDEVILLE — A man jumped off the Causeway Bridge after leading a multi-parish pursuit involving multiple stolen vehicles that began when he stabbed someone in Assumption Parish, officials said Wednesday. Authorities said the pursuit ended when 45-year-old Kentrell Sanders was taken into custody after jumping into Lake Pontchartrain. ... more » -
Ascension Public Schools to roll out new gun detection technology on select campuses starting in May Play Video
April 28, 2026 6:31 PM
GEISMAR - Starting in May, Ascension Public Schools plans to test new security measures at three schools as part of a pilot program. School officials told students at Dutchtown High, Lowery Middle and Pecan Grove Primary to expect changes in the school arrival process. Dutchtown High Principal Barry... more » -
17-year-old arrested in Mall of Louisiana shooting; Landry blames violence on parents, judges Play Video
April 24, 2026 1:41 PM
BATON ROUGE — Police on Friday arrested a teenager and are looking for another suspect in a fatal mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana, while Gov. Jeff Landry blamed the violence on “failures” at home and judges who follow “hug-a-thug” policies. Markel Lee, 17, surrendered Friday, Baton Rouge... more » -
Deputies arrest Prairieville man on child pornography, sexual abuse of an animal charges Play Video
April 24, 2026 12:35 PM
PRARIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Prairieville man for allegedly downloading pornography depicting children and animals. Deputies searched a device they say belongs to Cody Madere and found dozens of child pornography files, some involving children under 13 years old. One file depicted sexual abuse of... more » -
Woman found dead along Roundtree Road in St. Amant, sheriff's office says
April 23, 2026 9:55 PM
ST. AMANT — A woman was found dead along Roundtree Road in St. Amant on Thursday, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The woman was identified as Crystal Odell, 47, APSO said. It was not immediately clear how she died, but the sheriff's office said no foul... more » -
EBRSO: Meth dealer arrested for selling drugs across parish lines Play Video
April 21, 2026 3:35 PM
BATON ROUGE — Deputies arrested an alleged meth dealer who they say sold drugs across multiple parishes on Tuesday. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said it was alerted by Iberville Parish deputies earlier this month about Marvin Batiste, a suspected meth trafficker in Baton Rouge. EBRSO says... more » -
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 westbound reopens near Sorrento after 18-wheeler fire
April 17, 2026 12:46 PM
SORRENTO — I-10 westbound near the Sorrento exit was closed Friday due to an 18-wheeler fire. The fire, which was first reported around 11:30 a.m., caused major delays, with congestion backed up to around Airline Highway. By 12:55 p.m., the roadway reopened. more » -
State Police cancel Silver Alert for missing man from Donaldsonville
April 14, 2026 3:49 PM
DONALDSONVILLE — Louisiana State Police canceled a Silver Alert for a missing man from Donaldsonville. Officials said the man was located safely around 4:38 p.m. on Tuesday. more » -
Residents asked to avoid area surrounding tilting weir behind Gonzales Walmart as crews perform repairs
April 14, 2026 11:24 AM
GONZALES — Residents in Ascension Parish are asked to avoid the area surrounding a tilting weir as crews perform maintenance on the structure behind the Gonzales Walmart. Ascension Parish officials said Tuesday that, until further notice, residents should avoid the area surrounding it on Weber City Road. A tilting... more » -
Man sought in Gonzales battery investigation, police say
April 10, 2026 7:40 AM
GONZALES — Police are searching for a man accused of battery in Gonzales. Glen Coleman, 49, is wanted in connection with an incident that happened on April 5, where he allegedly attacked someone and left the scene. He is wanted on simple battery and domestic abuse battery charges.... more » -
Gonzales Police searching for armed suspect accused of shooting man in leg Play Video
April 10, 2026 7:34 AM
GONZALES — The Gonzales Police Department is searching for a suspect connected to a shooting that happened earlier this month. According to GPD, 50-year-old Roy Hayward is wanted in connection with a shooting that happened on April 5, in which one person was shot in the leg. Police said... more » -
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank expanding its reach with new mobile market Play Video
April 7, 2026 9:46 AM
BATON ROUGE — The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is expanding its reach with a new mobile market. The new Groceries on the Geaux program is set to launch over the summer, with the goal of bringing needed nourishment to areas, like Donaldsonville, currently without brick-and-mortar grocery stores. ... more » -
Lawsuit alleges Louisiana's deal with incoming Hyundai Steel plant broke state law Play Video
April 2, 2026 9:52 AM
MODESTE - A lawsuit filed in the 19th JDC alleges that the state of Louisiana entered into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Hyundai for a planned Ascension Parish facility without it being approved by the state's bond commission. Louisiana Bucket Brigade , Rural Roots Louisiana and a pastor filed... more » -
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Pair of I-10 eastbound crashes near Highland Road results in 3 injuries, delays Play Video
April 1, 2026 7:51 AM
BATON ROUGE — Two crashes caused delays on I-10 eastbound near Highland Road on Wednesday morning. Officials told WBRZ that emergency response crews responded to two separate wrecks near Highland around 6 a.m. The first left two people hospitalized near the East Baton Rouge-Ascension parish line, and the... more » -
Ascension Parish man who barricaded himself inside Gonzales home arrested Play Video
March 19, 2026 1:56 PM
GONZALES — A man who barricaded himself inside a home in a Gonzales neighborhood Thursday was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff. Special units responded to a person who barricaded themselves in their home around 12 p.m., the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said. APSO said Keenan Brown... more » -
Sorrento man sentenced to 25 years in plea deal following child pornography, simple burglary arrests Play Video
March 19, 2026 8:15 AM
SORRENTO — A Sorrento man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after taking a plea deal in connection with child pornography and simple burglary arrests. According to the 23rd JDC, 36-year-old Matthew Corkern III must also register as a sex offender following his sentence. In December 2024,... more » -
Gonzales Police: Attempted homicide suspect hospitalized after stabbing himself during pursuit Play Video
March 18, 2026 9:50 PM
GONZALES - The Gonzales Police Department said the suspect in an attempted homicide was taken to the hospital in critical condition from self-inflicted stab wounds following a pursuit that ended on Burnside Avenue. Ascension Parish deputies responded to a reported stabbing at a residence off La. Highway 42 in... more » -
Amite River Basin Commission: Sand, gravel mine to be repurposed in flood risk reduction initiative Play Video
March 18, 2026 8:43 AM
BATON ROUGE — The Amite River Basin Commission says that it has acquired a sand and gravel mine that will be restored and repurposed as part of a major flood risk reduction initiative in the Amite River Basin. The commission says this is a major step in ongoing efforts... more » -
Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape; sentence will be capped at 20 years Play Video
March 17, 2026 4:24 PM
GONZALES - Louisiana-based rapper Mystikal pleaded guilty of third-degree rape on Tuesday. The rapper, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was accused of beating, choking and robbing a woman at his Ascension Parish home in 2022. The victim said Tyler took her keys and phone so she couldn't leave.... more » -
St. Amant bar fight suspect turns himself in after brawl leaves several injured Play Video
March 11, 2026 1:45 PM
ST. AMANT — The third suspect in a St. Amant bar fight has been arrested, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. According to deputies, a large fight broke out at a bar along La. 431 in the early morning hours of Feb. 22. Several people suffered serious injuries.... more » -
Donaldsonville Chief: Fire that damaged three homes likely caused by human interference Play Video
March 11, 2026 11:23 AM
DONALDSONVILLE — A fire that damaged three homes in Donaldsonville earlier this month was likely caused by human interference, Donaldsonville Fire Chief Travis Cedotal told WBRZ on Wednesday. According to Cedotal, the home where the March 4 fire started at the corner of Lessard and Charles streets was abandoned... more » -
Motorcycle club member sought after violent fight injures several in St. Amant bar Play Video
March 10, 2026 1:35 PM
ST. AMANT — Two people were arrested after a bar fight involving members of a motorcycle club in St. Amant, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies are still looking for a third suspect in the Feb. 22 brawl. APSO says a large fight broke out in the... more » -
Section of Bluff Road closes until May between La. 74 and Perkins Road Play Video
March 9, 2026 9:26 AM
PRAIRIEVILLE — A section of Bluff Road will be closed for several weeks beginning on Monday between Serenity Lake Lane and Alligator Bayou Road in Ascension Parish. According to DOTD, the closure is to replace failing box culverts at Jim Bayou on Bluff Road. Crews are working to patch... more » -
Ascension Parish jury finds two men guilty of human trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Gonzales Play Video
March 6, 2026 11:20 AM
DONALDSONVILLE — An Ascension Parish jury found two men guilty of human trafficking of a victim under the age of 18. According to the 23rd Judicial District of Louisiana, on Sept. 19, 2024, investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety, searching for a missing 13-year-old girl, located online... more » -
LSP investigating after Gonzales Police officer shoots person in Ascension Parish Play Video
March 6, 2026 6:29 AM
GONZALES — Louisiana State Police troopers are investigating after a Gonzales Police officer shot a person along South John Avenue in Ascension Parish. According to LSP, an officer with the Gonzales Police Department conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of South John Street and Orice Roth Road in... more » -
Intermittent lane closures on Weber City Road in Gonzales to begin Wednesday Play Video
March 3, 2026 12:52 PM
GONZALES — Intermittent lane closures along Weber City Road will begin on Wednesday, the Ascension Parish Government said Tuesday. Closures will happen from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March 4 through March 26 near the intersection with Airline Highway. The parish government said the temporary shutdowns will... more » -
Section of Bluff Road to be closed for several weeks between La. 74 and Perkins Road amid DOTD road work Play Video
March 2, 2026 7:48 AM
PRAIRIEVILLE — A section of Bluff Road will be closed for several weeks starting March 9 as crews work to patch the road and install drainage between La. 74 and Perkins Road in Ascension Parish. The closure, which will be between Serenity Lake Lane and Alligator Bayou Road, starts... more » -
Tangipahoa Parish lifts burn ban due to overnight rain totals, parish president says Play Video
February 27, 2026 1:47 PM
HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish said Friday that it has lifted its burn ban, which was put in place amid wildfires across the state. “Due to overnight rain totals, our local fire departments concur that conditions no longer call for a burn ban across Tangipahoa Parish,” Parish President Robby Miller... more » -
Ascension Parish firefighters battle large grass fire along River Road in Darrow
February 25, 2026 4:15 PM
DARROW — Ascension Parish firefighters are battling a large grass fire along River Road in Darrow. According to the parish government, the fire broke through initial containment efforts due to dry and hazardous conditions, as the parish remains under a burn ban. The parish asked motorists to avoid... more » -
Multiple parishes across Capital region, counties in western Mississippi under burn bans amid wildfires Play Video
February 24, 2026 12:37 PM
BATON ROUGE— Ascension, St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes are all under burn bans amid wildfires across southeastern Louisiana. Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment said Tuesday that the parish-wide burn ban is effective immediately. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including debris burning, trash burning, and open-air fires, until... more » -
2 ON YOUR SIDE: Gonzales residents still plagued by red dust as state, parish crews work to cover it Play Video
February 19, 2026 4:28 PM
GONZALES - Neighbors living around a red dust site continue to share frustration over their air quality into 2026, as the parish and state continue their efforts to permanently cap the site with dirt. Ascension Parish government officials report that more than 30 acres of red dust have been... more » -
Gonzales Council votes to split use of baseball fields between travel, recreational team after striking out twice Play Video
February 9, 2026 5:58 PM
GONZALES - America's favorite pastime was back on the City of Gonzales agenda on Monday after an agreement failed to pass at the last two council meetings. The council, on Monday night, voted 3-2 to split the use of the city's eight baseball and softball fields between the Ascension... more » -
Krewe of Ascension's Mambo Parade rolls through Gonzales Play Video
February 7, 2026 7:40 PM
GONZALES — The Krewe of Ascension's Mambo Parade rolled through Gonzales on Saturday afternoon. The parade featured several marching bands from local schools, including Donaldsonville, East Ascension, White Castle, and Plaquemine high schools, as well as dance troops and bikers. Gonzales Mayor Tim Riley said this was the... more » -
Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash on La. 30 in Ascension Parish
February 7, 2026 9:33 AM
GEISMAR — A motorcyclist was killed on Friday in an early morning crash in Ascension Parish on La. 30. According to the Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred around 5:45 a.m., killing 28-year-old Craig Burns of Carville. Investigators said Burns, riding a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, was traveling... more » -
Parents plead not guilty to murder charges in starving death of 5-year-old son Play Video
February 5, 2026 2:48 PM
GONZALES — The parents of a 5-year-old boy who starved to death pleaded not guilty to murder charges, District Attorney Ricky Babin said Thursday. Marlon Perrilloux, 33, and Raynisa Young, 27, were indicted Monday on second-degree murder charges in the death of their son. They were arrested a... more » -
Two arrested following joint drug trafficking investigation in Ascension and Iberville parishes Play Video
January 30, 2026 1:24 PM
DONALDSONVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office announced Friday that two people were arrested following a joint illegal narcotics investigation involving drug trafficking between Ascension and Iberville parishes. According to detectives, 39-year-old Jamaal White was allegedly identified as a suspect involved in the distribution of multiple illegal narcotics. ... more »