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• Analysis by Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership shows potential gains from Hyundai Steel Mill Play Video

  October 12, 2026 1:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership released an analysis showing that Kia's 2006 investment in a Georgia community drove sustained gains in various sectors as an example of how Hyundai Steel may bring similar gains to the Donaldsonville area. The analysis used West Point, Georgia as... more »

• Tangipahoa officials investigating body found in Independence Play Video

  October 10, 2026 11:48 PM

  INDEPENDENCE — A woman's body was discovered along the Tangipahoa River on Saturday afternoon, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. A fisherman called authorities around 1:30 p.m. after spotting an unresponsive woman near the Highway 40 bridge. Responding firefighters confirmed the woman was deceased. Investigators believe the... more »

• 1 person dead after crash along La. 1 in Donaldsonville Monday morning, LSP says Play Video

  October 5, 2026 7:29 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A 27-year-old Walker man died after a crash on LA 1 Monday morning, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers said they started investigating shortly after 6 a.m. near Stewart Road on LA 1 in Ascension Parish. According to the preliminary investigation, 48-year-old James Cascio of Addis... more »

• Donaldsonville $5.8 billion Hyundai steel mill drives business growth and new residents Play Video

  October 1, 2026 6:08 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel Mill is reshaping life in Donaldsonville, where small businesses are expanding and new residents are moving in. For-rent signs, coming-soon banners, and a packed lunch rush paint a clear picture of how the city has changed since Hyundai announced it would build... more »

• Applications for Leadership Ascension Class of 2027 officially open

  September 30, 2026 1:46 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Applications for the Leadership Ascension Class of 2027 are now open, the Ascension Chamber of Commerce said Wednesday. Leadership Ascension is a nonprofit organization that brings together community leaders and partners with the goal of serving the communities in Ascension Parish. Residents interested in applying can... more »

• Six Donaldsonville residents sentenced in connection with drug trafficking ring Play Video

  September 25, 2026 12:10 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Six people were sentenced after federal agents busted a drug trafficking operation in Ascension Parish in 2024 . The six Donaldsonville residents engaged in a drug trafficking conspiracy where cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, oxycodone and heroin were distributed according to admissions made during pleas. During the investigation,... more »

• Belle Rose man found guilty of manslaughter in Ascension Parish jail death

  September 17, 2026 3:32 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — An Ascension Parish jury found a 57-year-old man guilty of manslaughter in connection with the late 2025 death of a fellow inmate at the Ascension Parish Jail. The verdict against Stacy Leblanc came Wednesday after prosecutors Philip Prescott and Blake Sheets presented the case before Judge Jason... more »

• Man arrested in Donaldsonville shooting was a teacher at Gonzales Middle School Play Video

  September 16, 2026 3:16 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A man arrested on Tuesday after a double shooting on St. Vincent Street was a teacher at Gonzales Middle School, Ascension Public Schools officials said. Kyle Delaney, of Gonzales, was booked for attempted murder after two people were shot Tuesday evening . Delaney was employed as a... more »

• Downed telephone pole blocks roadway at East Bayou Road and Fourth Street in Donaldsonville

  September 14, 2026 7:03 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE—A downed telephone pole is blocking the roadway at East Bayou Road and Fourth Street, the Ascension Parish Sheriff Office shared on Monday afternoon. The roadway is completely blocked at this time. There is currently no estimated time for the roadway to reopen, according to authorities, who are encouraging... more »

• Boil water advisory lifted in Modeste after crews repair broken water line

  September 11, 2026 12:54 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A boil water advisory that was issued earlier this week following a water line break in Modeste has been lifted, Ascension Parish utilities officials said Friday. Homes on La. 405 from La. 1 north to Brou Road were told to boil water on Wednesday evening after experiencing... more »

• Boil water advisory put in place after water line break caused low water pressure in Modeste Play Video

  September 9, 2026 11:02 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The Ascension Consolidated Utility District has issued a boil water advisory following a major water line break in Modeste. Customers in the affected area, which includes La. 405 from La. 1 north to Brou Road, may experience low water pressure or a temporary interruption of water service... more »

• Donaldsonville hosts Heart and Seoul Festival tied to $5.8 billion steel mill project Play Video

  September 6, 2026 6:47 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Hyundai-Posco Louisiana Steel held its Heart and Seoul Festival on Sunday at Louisiana Square in Donaldsonville. The festival is part of its community outreach as construction of the $5.8 billion steel mill begins in the area. Attendees enjoyed live music, food and fun activities. Officials... more »

• Hyundai's low-carbon steel plant in Donaldsonville draws opposition at groundbreaking Play Video

  September 4, 2026 7:48 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Officials broke ground on a new Hyundai steel plant in Donaldsonville. Hyundai describes the steel mill as a $5.8 billion investment in the city and state. Some residents told WBRZ they want Hyundai to leave. "We are grateful for the partnership this community has shown us.... more »

• Ascension Parish residents raise concerns over Hyundai Steel plant at hearing for its air permit Play Video

  September 2, 2026 12:57 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Just days away from the groundbreaking of the new $5.8 billion Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel Plant, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality held a public hearing Tuesday at the Lemann Memorial Center in Donaldsonville on the plant's air permit. Hyundai-POSCO representatives discussed the company's plans for the new... 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 »

• Mosaic cuts Louisiana workforce at two facilities amid sulfur supply shortage Play Video

  August 26, 2026 7:18 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The Mosaic Company is cutting parts of its workforce at two of its Louisiana facilities due to ongoing sulfur supply constraints affecting phosphate fertilizer production. Company spokespeople said in a prepared statement that global sulfur supply constraints and “extraordinary market conditions” led to the decision to reduce... more »

• West Ascension Hospital reviews $80,000 payment made to former CEO Play Video

  August 24, 2026 4:24 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The West Ascension Hospital responded to recent statements made regarding its former CEO's payment on Monday. According to former CEO Vince Cataldo , he received an $80,000 check in the mail for "accrued vacation time" in 2024 after stepping away from the Prevost Hospital in 2023. ... more »

• Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District homeowners can earn money to repair home sewer systems Play Video

  August 24, 2026 9:52 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - South Central Planning and Development Commission, in cooperation with the Environmental Planning Agency, Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium and the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, is offering homeowners from select areas of Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes an opportunity to upgrade their Home Sewerage Treatment Systems. Eligible systems include Cesspools,... more »

• Ascension residents gather in Donaldsonville to voice concerns over Hyundai steel mill project Play Video

  August 14, 2026 12:58 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Ascension Parish residents gathered inside the Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville Thursday evening to discuss the upcoming Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel Mill coming to the parish. The event was hosted by the Good Neighbors Louisiana coalition, which is comprised of organizations like the United Steelworkers, the Sierra Club,... more »

• Woman arrested in July boat crash on Amite River that injured 4 Play Video

  August 11, 2026 1:16 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A Denham Springs woman who was allegedly involved in a multi-boat crash along the Amite River, sending two adults and two juveniles to hospitals, was arrested Monday. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested 63-year-old Nanette Normand, whose arrest stems from a three-boat wreck that... more »

• LSP: Impairment suspected after 48-year-old dies in fatal crash near Assumption-Ascension parish line Play Video

  August 11, 2026 10:22 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A 48-year-old was killed after a crash along La. 308 near the Ascension-Assumption parish line, Louisiana State Police said. Around 7 p.m. on Monday, state troopers were dispatched to a single-car crash along La. 308 near La. 943. According to troopers, Tunisia Claiborne of Napoleonville was... more »

• Donaldsonville business hit with graffiti, Ascension Parish sheriff seeks suspect

  August 7, 2026 3:24 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a man caught on surveillance video spray painting explicit graffiti on a local business. According to the sheriff's office, the incident happened during the early morning hours of Aug. 4. The suspect spray painted vulgar graffiti on the business.... more »

• Railroad Avenue building originally constructed in 1895 sold in Donaldsonville, reports say Play Video

  August 4, 2026 9:25 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A downtown Donaldsonville building owned by the same family for more than 100 years has been sold, The Advocate reports. The paper reports that the three-story, over 10,000-square-foot brick building at 122 Railroad Avenue, previously owned by the local Masonic lodge since it was built in 1895,... more »

• New study touts RPCC's process technology program Play Video

  July 21, 2026 5:21 PM

  GONZALES — A new workforce analysis is putting River Parishes Community College's Process Technology program in the spotlight, showing graduates are landing some of the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana. The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership published the analysis—called "Two Years. Five Years. Six Figures"—using data from the U.S. Census... more »

• Jazz saxophonist, Donaldsonville native who played with Nat 'King' Cole, Frank Sinatra dies at 94

  July 20, 2026 2:17 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Jazz saxophonist and Donaldsonville native Plas Johnson has died. According to KJAZZ 88.1, he was 94 years old when he died on July 15, only six days before his 95th birthday. Johnson was a session musician on several legendary musicians' records, including recordings from Peggy Lee,... more »

• Witnesses say contractors were redoing the roof when part of Donaldsonville's courthouse collapsed Play Video

  July 9, 2026 7:44 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Part of the roof at Donaldsonville's historic courthouse caved in Wednesday evening while contractors were working on the building. According to witnesses, workers were finishing the installation of a new roof when a machine struck it, causing the partial collapse. Donaldsonville Fire's Travis Cedotal confirmed the parish... more »

• Donaldsonville courthouse closes after roof collapses as crews worked to fix ongoing damages Play Video

  July 9, 2026 11:19 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The courthouse in Donaldsonville was closed Thursday morning after significant damage to the courthouse's roof, the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court's office said. The clerk of court's office at the Donaldsonville courthouse on Houmas Street is closed, but the Gonzales office of the clerk remains open from... more »

• Audit finds W. Ascension Hospital District may have misappropriated around $300k in taxpayer funds

  July 6, 2026 10:57 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE —A state audit has found that West Ascension Hospital District made nearly $150,000 in contributions to schools, private organizations, and individuals without receiving any services in return. The audit, released Monday, also found that the district paid out $65,850 in employee bonuses that were not approved and violated... more »

• Baton Rouge woman wins $100,000 in June 24 Powerball drawing

  July 2, 2026 1:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge woman won $100,000 in the June 24 Powerball drawing. Tonnell Nelson matched four of the five white ball numbers and the Powerball number. She also bought the Power Play add-on for an extra $1, doubling her winnings. Nelson purchased her ticket from... more »

• Westside voters in Ascension Parish reject renewal of street light tax Play Video

  June 27, 2026 9:31 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE – Voters on the west side of Ascension Parish have rejected the renewal of a 5-mill property tax renewal for street lights. The vote was 29-27, according to complete but unofficial returns. Under the tax, Road Lighting District No. 7 would have raised $66,500 a year for... more »

• Donaldsonville residents want Hyundai's promises in writing before steel mill moves forward Play Video

  June 25, 2026 10:08 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Residents gathered for a town hall on Thursday to discuss pushing for a Community Benefits Agreement with Hyundai over an incoming steel mill. The event was hosted by Good Neighbors Louisiana, a coalition formed by 13 to 15 organizations. The group wants written commitments from Hyundai that... more »

• Donaldsonville keeps Black History alive on, beyond Juneteenth Play Video

  June 19, 2026 9:07 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The annual Juneteenth festival in Donaldsonville has brought the community together for more than three decades, carrying forward a tradition rooted in African American history and family legacy. The festival brings people together through music and fellowship, but local leaders say it also serves as a moment... more »

• Donaldsonville marks 31 years of Juneteenth celebrations this weekend Play Video

  June 12, 2026 8:19 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - The City of Donaldsonville is marking 31 years of its Juneteenth celebration with a three-day series of events this weekend. Everything kicked off on Wednesday with an author talk hosted in partnership with the Ascension Parish Library. Angela A. Allen Bell, author of "Under Indictment: Race, Juries... more »

• 1 person critically injured after Friday morning crash along La. 308 in Donaldsonville Play Video

  May 22, 2026 1:17 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — One person is critically injured after a Friday morning crash along La. 308 in Donaldsonville. The two-vehicle crash happened around 11:40 a.m. along La. 308 near the La. 945 loop, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said. The roadway was closed after the crash, with delays expected,... 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 »

• Gonzales man sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatal shooting outside high school football stadium Play Video

  April 28, 2026 1:38 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A Gonzales man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a shooting near the Donaldsonville High School football stadium, according to District Attorney Ricky Babin's office. In 2023, Malik Fowler, now 24, drove a blue Mustang past the stadium and fired shots at two men,... 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 »

• Vacant house along Railroad Avenue in Donaldsonville catches fire Play Video

  April 9, 2026 12:13 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A vacant house along Railroad Avenue near Donaldsonville's historic district caught fire Thursday morning. Fire Chief Travis Cedotal said his crews first heard about the fire just before 8 a.m., and when firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the rear of the residence. Cedotal... 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 »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man on fourth DWI charge after he led pursuit on La. 70

  April 6, 2026 2:45 PM

  BELLE ROSE – Assumption Parish deputies say they arrested a man on his fourth DWI after he led deputies on a pursuit on La. 70. Tate Mouret, a 32-year-old from Donaldsonville, was driving along La. 70 near Paincourtville on Friday when deputies tried to pull him over. The Assumption... more »

• La. 405 at Mt. Calvary Church Lane in Donaldsonville back open after a dump truck overturned

  March 31, 2026 9:34 AM

  Update: La. 405 at Mt. Calvary Church Lane was opened on Tuesday afternoon. DONALDSONVILLE — La. 405 at Mt. Calvary Church Lane in Donaldsonville was closed Tuesday morning due to an overturned dump truck. The truck flipped on its side and completely blocked the roadway. The Ascension Parish... more »

• Highway 405 at Frank Noel Street in Donaldsonville closed due to overturned dump truck

  March 20, 2026 11:43 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Highway 405 at Frank Noel Street is currently closed in Donaldsonville due to an overturned dump truck. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the driver of the dump truck sustained minor injuries. The roadway is completely blocked at this time. Travelers in the area should... more »

• 'Sinners' takes home big awards at Oscars, shines light on Louisiana film-making Play Video

  March 16, 2026 7:06 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - With "Sinners" 16 nominations at the Oscars and four wins on Sunday, those in the film industry said the movie is proof there is success in shooting movies in Louisiana. LSU students Dante and Devin Dotey both worked as extras in the film. Their scenes were shot... 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 »

• 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 »

• Fire severely damages three Donaldsonville homes along Lessard Street Play Video

  March 5, 2026 12:38 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Firefighters across several departments battled a triple house fire in Donaldsonville. The fire broke out late on Tuesday night along Lessard Street and involved three homes, the 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department in Ascension Parish said on Facebook. Two additional homes were damaged. The fire department said... more »

• River Parishes Community College breaks ground on new Hyundai Steel training center Play Video

  February 6, 2026 6:33 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — River Parishes Community College, alongside Hyundai Steel , broke ground on a new training center in Donaldsonville on Friday. The new training center, planned to open in 2027, will offer students of RPCC a new steel-industry-focused curriculum aligned directly to Hyundai Steel's workforce needs. The new... 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 »

• Donaldsonville warming shelter to be open additional days, mayor announces Play Video

  January 27, 2026 4:27 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The Donaldsonville warming shelter will be open for longer than originally planned, Mayor Leroy Sullivan announced. The warming shelter has been extended to remain open through Monday, Feb. 2 as south Louisiana continues to see freezing temperatures. The shelter is inside the Lemann Center at 1100... more »

• Man found guilty of 2021 murder at the OYO Motel sentenced to life in prison Play Video

  January 23, 2026 12:03 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A man found guilty of a 2021 murder at the OYO Motel on La. 70 was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. An Ascension Parish jury found 37-year-old Marty Leonard of Pierre Part guilty of second-degree murder and aggravated criminal damage to property in July for... more »

• Capital area groups commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events all weekend Play Video

  January 16, 2026 12:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, and groups across the capital region are commemorating the holiday with events all weekend long. Ascension Parish Jan. 19: - Donaldsonville MLK Day of Service at 511 Williams Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. East Baton Rouge... more »

• Ascension Parish holding its January food distribution next week in Donaldsonville, Gonzales Play Video

  January 5, 2026 10:18 PM

  GONZALES - Ascension Parish is holding its January food distribution next week, with people participating receiving items such as canned meat and vegetables. The distribution is taking place at the Frank Sotile Pavilion in Donaldsonville on Jan. 13 and the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales on Jan. 14 starting... more »

• Krewe of Dville rolls through Donaldsonville Play Video

  January 4, 2026 7:20 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The Krewe of Dville Mardi Gras Parade rolled through Donaldsonville on Sunday. Residents enjoyed the parade as it made its way from Marchand Street to Mississippi Street. "Anytime we can come back and give back to our community and be a part and our kids have... more »

• Donaldsonville rolls out the Krewe of Dville's Christmas Parade Play Video

  December 20, 2025 7:50 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Donaldsonville, in partnership with CF Industries, rolled out its Christmas parade on Saturday. The Krewe of Dville's Christmas Parade marched up Marchand Drive and down Railroad Avenue as paradegoers enjoyed festive floats featuring several community members, including the parade's Grand Marshal, Sheriff Bobby Webre. The parade... more »

• Donaldsonville man arrested for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material Play Video

  December 19, 2025 12:45 PM

  ASCENSION - Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce arrested a Donaldsonville man for the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse materials. According to the sheriff's office, on Sept. 5, detectives received information that child sexual abuse material was being uploaded to an online... more »

• Hyundai meets with Donaldsonville residents as construction for steel mill to begin next year Play Video

  December 3, 2025 6:11 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Hyundai representatives held two invite-only meetings Wednesday with residents who live near the planned Hyundai steel mill site, allowing locals to voice their concerns. Hyundai spokesperson John Diez said the meetings aimed to clarify confusion about the new facility. "The conversation goes both ways. We're communicating.... more »

• Organization donates to River Road African American Museum in effort to address food insecurity Play Video

  November 8, 2025 11:08 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The River Road African American Museum hosted a Community Fall Fest on Saturday afternoon to feed its residents, but also to bring light to their community garden. The Freedom Garden at the Museum has been in the works for more than 15 years, helping to address food... more »

• Stretch of La. 18 in Donaldsonville will remain closed through December as pipe installation continues Play Video

  August 13, 2025 2:01 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A stretch of La. 18 in Donaldsonville will remain closed for nearly the rest of the year as work that started in January continues. The road will remain closed from Chetimatches Street to Iberville Street and will remain off-limits to drivers until Dec. 19 at 5 p.m.... more »

• Donaldsonville High students start school year with new cosmetology program Play Video

  August 7, 2025 1:08 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Students across the capital region went back to school Thursday, and students at Donaldsonville High School are learning about cosmetology with hands-on experience. The school has a newly implemented cosmetology class where students can learn all the different elements within the field to get a jump start... more »

• Volunteers work to put up new welcome signs in Donaldsonville; mayor says it's to beautify town Play Video

  August 6, 2025 4:28 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A non-profit is in the process of replacing welcome signs around Donaldsonville. The Donaldsonville Hospitality Alliance on Wednesday freshened up the sign outside of the fire station off Marchand Avenue. Mayor Leroy Sullivan says it is part of a larger effort to beautify the town. ... more »

• Former Donaldsonville mayoral candidate accused of obstruction of justice; third arrest in year Play Video

  July 29, 2025 6:33 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A former Donaldsonville mayoral candidate was arrested for the third time in a year, this time on obstruction of justice charges tied to a previous money laundering charge. Glenn Price, 68, was arrested in October 2024 for allegedly laundering $100,000 and the illegal transmission of funds. His... more »

• OMV field office in Gonzales reopens after day without air conditioning Play Video

  July 24, 2025 9:12 AM

  GONZALES — The Office of Motor Vehicles field office in Gonzales reopened Thursday after crews repair a damaged air conditioning unit. The office was closed for a full day starting Wednesday. Residents who needed to visit the OMV were asked to visit nearby field offices in Donaldsonville and Baton... more »

• Restoration underway for historic Donaldsonville building being turned to museum Play Video

  July 17, 2025 9:23 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Restoration is underway for the River Road African American Museum's True Friends Hall, a historic building in Donaldsonville. The museum's co-founder, Darryl Hambrick said the building served as a dance hall, community center and music venue in the 1900s. The building was home to the True Friends... more »

• Man pleads guilty after Donaldsonville High football stadium shooting that killed one, injured another Play Video

  June 24, 2025 3:26 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A Gonzales man pleaded guilty to a 2023 manslaughter after a shooting that killed a man and injured another near the Donaldsonville High School football stadium, according to the 23rd Judicial District. Malik Fowler, 23, drove a blue Mustang by the stadium and fired shots at two... more »

• 2une In Preview: Donaldsonville celebrates Juneteenth with 30th annual music festival Play Video

  June 12, 2025 10:43 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - The city of Donaldsonville is celebrating its 30th annual Juneteenth Music Festival this weekend. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, General Order #3 was read by General Gordon Granger which read "all slaves are free" by Proclamation of President Abraham Lincoln, effectively marking the end of... more »