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• Convicted sex offender arrested in Prairieville on 60 counts of child pornography, deputies say Play Video

  December 17, 2025 7:04 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — Ascension Parish deputies have arrested a Prairieville man accused of 60 counts of possessing child pornography. Benjamin McNeal, 49, was arrested on Dec. 11 on 54 counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials, as well as six counts of child sexual abuse materials involving children under the... more »

• Ascension Parish deputies identify suspects in Prairieville generator theft investigation Play Video

  December 10, 2025 9:56 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — Ascension Parish deputies have identified two people connected to a Prairieville generator theft investigation. According to deputies, Joshua Vigers from Slidell and Shawn Wessinger from Baton Rouge have been identified as the two men believed to be responsible for stealing a Generac generator from an Old Jefferson... more »

• Prairieville couple buys Government Street building, plans to open revolving sushi bar restaurant

  December 9, 2025 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Prairieville couple plans to turn a Government Street building into a revolving sushi bar restaurant, The Advocate reports. Mission 73 Property LLC, headed by Shi Jian Zheng and Stacy Chen, plan to open Zuma Revolving Sushi Bar at 4914 Government Street, the Choices Salon Suites... more »

• Lawsuits filed over gymnastics coach who once worked at Ascension Parish gym Play Video

  December 2, 2025 1:41 PM

  IOWA CITY, Iowa — Two gymnasts who say they were sexually abused at an elite academy in Iowa have filed lawsuits against the sport’s oversight bodies, alleging they failed to stop Sean Gardner from preying on girls despite repeated complaints about the coach's behavior. The lawsuits, filed Monday, allege... more »

• Neighbors want water directed elsewhere, cost to fix covered Play Video

  November 20, 2025 5:33 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Some private property owners living along White Road say a drainage ditch that runs through their land is being taken advantage of. They blame development in the area and say the cost to fix it shouldn't be on them. David McRae and Kirk Resweber are neighbors. McRae... more »

• Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office opens new substation in Prairieville Play Video

  November 20, 2025 11:20 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office's newest substation in Prairieville opened its doors Thursday. The new District 3 substation is located along Henry Road near Old Jefferson Highway. Capt. Melvin Boudreaux said opening the new substation reinforces the department's commitment to the people of Ascension Parish. ... more »

• WATCH: Generator thieves caught on camera in Prairieville, deputies ask for help finding them Play Video

  November 19, 2025 1:35 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputies are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a generator from a business in Prairieville. APSO said the thieves took the Generac generator, worth around $7,000, from a business on Old Jefferson Highway on Oct. 17. The two people can be seen... more »

• Ochsner doctor explains Type 1.5 diabetes diagnosis Play Video

  November 19, 2025 8:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - You've likely heard of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, but what about those who fall in the middle by age and symptoms? They may have a commonly misdiagnosed condition known as Type 1.5 diabetes, or Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA). Correct diagnosis is... more »

• Ascension Schools: Student found with airsoft gun at Lakeside Primary Play Video

  November 11, 2025 5:30 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A student brought an airsoft gun to Lakeside Primary School on Tuesday, Ascension Schools said in a letter to parents. The letter was sent at 10 a.m. on Tuesday saying that the student was found in possession of an airsoft gun, and that staff took immediate action.... more »

• Missing 13-year-old from Prairieville found safe

  November 10, 2025 5:02 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A 13-year-old girl from Prairieville who ran away from home has been found safe. The girl went missing Saturday, Nov. 8. She was found Wednesday, Nov. 12. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the teen ran away after a fight with her family and had been... more »

• Capital region organizations, restaurants stepping up to fill gap left by SNAP benefit suspension Play Video

  November 3, 2025 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Several restaurants and organizations across Baton Rouge are stepping up to help the community this November as Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits continue to be disrupted by the government shutdown. Jabby's Pizza and Albina's Catering are launching their "No Kids Go Hungry Week" campaign on Nov.... more »

• Man arrested for 2023 Prairieville carjacking pleads guilty, sentenced to decade behind bars Play Video

  October 22, 2025 9:42 AM

  GONZALES — A man arrested for a 2023 Ascension Parish carjacking pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a decade behind bars. Brent Chamblis, 56, was convicted of carjacking and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon on Tuesday. Chamblis was arrested in October 2023 after a carjacking... more »

• Prairieville man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material Play Video

  September 24, 2025 1:06 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A 24-year-old from Prairieville was arrested for having videos of child sexual abuse and videos of the sexual abuse of an animal. Detectives arrested Mason Halliburton, 24, on multiple charges of possession of CSAM and sexual abuse of an animal on Sept. 12, according to the Ascension... more »

• Prairieville man pleads guilty to nearly 20 counts of child pornography Play Video

  September 22, 2025 12:09 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Prairieville man pleaded guilty to more than a dozen counts of child pornography, District Attorney Rick Babin's office said Monday. Frederick Lake, 37, was found guilty of four counts of possession of pornography involving juveniles and another 15 counts of possession of pornography involving juveniles under... more »

• Former state education program consultant pleads guilty to conspiring to defraud more than $74,000 Play Video

  September 12, 2025 12:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A former Louisiana Department of Education employee pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud more than $74,000 in federal grant funds by way of a nonexistent childcare provider, Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis said Friday. Romney Manuel, 51, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire... more »

• Entergy outages continue to darken Bluff Road neighborhoods Play Video

  August 19, 2025 4:47 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Neighborhoods along Bluff Road have been reaching out to 2 On Your Side about their power issues. They say their lights go out too often, and something has got to change. Property owners in Manchac Place say their home generators have been tracking the data. "It's... more »

• One Tank Trips: Chapple Farms Play Video

  August 14, 2025 6:43 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — It’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it, especially when you have land filled with unique animals. Alexander Chapple and his family own 11.7 acres of land filled with unique species of animals you may not be familiar with. When it comes to taking... more »

• Community hospital treating eating disorders, substance abuse officially open in Prairieville Play Video

  August 12, 2025 3:57 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A hospital treating addiction and eating disorders in Prairieville is officially open as of Tuesday. Rise Community Hospital on Market Place Drive is operated by Texas-based Rise Recovery Services. The hospital will focus on medical treatment and stabilization for individuals facing substance abuse and eating disorders.... more »

• Ascension man arrested for uploading child sexual abuse material - No bond set

  August 4, 2025 11:42 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Deputies arrested a man for 15 counts of pornography involving juveniles after an investigation that started in June. In June, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office and the Internet Crimes Against Children task force received a tip about 32-year-old Mylon Schexnider. A search found that Schexnider uploaded... more »

• Coroner identifies pedestrian struck twice, killed by garbage truck on Airline Highway early Tuesday Play Video

  July 29, 2025 7:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner identified a man who was hit and killed by a garbage truck after crashing his own car on Airline Highway early Tuesday morning. Travis Weams, 48, was hit and killed on Airline Highway near the state fairgrounds Tuesday. Weams... more »

• Contractor arrested for fraud allegedly lost homeowner hundreds of thousands Play Video

  July 22, 2025 11:15 AM

  GEISMAR - Deputies arrested a man accused of contractor fraud after he allegedly charged a homeowner for hundreds of thousands of dollars in supplies that were never delivered. Steven Ring, 47, was arrested Monday. He allegedly entered a contract to build a home on Highway 74 in Geismar four... more »

• Power restored after truck crashes, brings down utility poles in Ascension Parish Play Video

  July 16, 2025 8:18 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - After a truck crashed into a building and took down multiple utility poles with it, a power outage lasted several hours. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the crash happened on La. 73 at St. Marie Avenue. The roadway was shut down after a truck crashed, bringing... more »

• Multiple power outages in Prairieville neighborhood cause frustration Play Video

  June 30, 2025 5:42 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Several neighbors in the Fountain Hill subdivision say they feel uneasy knowing that their power could go out for a few minutes or a few hours at any moment. "Why pay your Entergy bill if you have to go through what we go through," resident Jamie Lagattuta... more »

• State Police: Prairieville woman killed in single-vehicle crash on La. 22

  June 27, 2025 4:39 PM

  SORRENTO - A 21-year-old woman died after a single-vehicle crash on La. 22 early Friday morning, Louisiana State Police said. Shelby Molea, 21, died after her vehicle failed to negotiate a left-hand curve on La. 22. She then drove off the right side of the roadway, entering a ditch... more »

• Sen. Bill Cassidy reached out to Prairieville family stuck in Israel Play Video

  June 25, 2025 6:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sen. Bill Cassidy reached out to a Prairieville family that has been stranded in Israel due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. WBRZ on Tuesday profiled Lauren Diedrich, her husband and her two children. They vacationed to Israel in March to visit family. The family has... more »

• Prairieville dental clinic offering free treatments on Wednesday Play Video

  June 24, 2025 11:16 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - As part of GBR Dental's Day of Giving, the clinic will be offering one free dental service to participants on Wednesday. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their Prairieville office, the clinic will provide free cleanings, fillings and extractions on a first-come, first-serve basis. The first... more »

• Woman moves from one disaster to another; mobile home a moldy mess Play Video

  June 4, 2025 5:39 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A mobile home nightmare one woman has lived in for several years. Vickie Carter has kept in touch with 2 On Your Side about her experience and feels like someone took advantage of her from the start. Nearly four years later, Carter has grown frustrated, fearing there is... more »

• Prairieville man pleads guilty to crimes against children, sexual abuse of an animal

  May 28, 2025 10:17 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A Prairieville man pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse of animals and crimes against children after he was arrested in 2022. Jeremy Crochet, 31, was arrested in October of 2022 after officials received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators... more »

• Baton Rouge woman arrested for murder after Ascension Parish woman dies from fentanyl overdose Play Video

  May 23, 2025 5:25 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Deputies arrested a woman on murder charges after she allegedly sold fentanyl to a woman who overdosed, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Friday. Mackenzie Corkern, 28, supplied drugs to a woman who overdosed on fentanyl and died at her Prairieville residence in January, deputies said. On... more »

• Cardiovascular Institute of the South holding free vein screenings in Baton Rouge, Prairieville

  May 13, 2025 1:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Cardiovascular Institute of the South is offering free vein screenings in Prairieville and Baton Rouge for Women's Health Month. The screenings are ideal for people experiencing symptoms of venous disease in the legs like swelling, pain, varicose veins, ulcers or discoloration, CIS said. Those who... more »

• Storm drains built too high, flooding homeowner's yard Play Video

  March 26, 2025 4:54 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Following road and drainage improvements along Germany Road, one homeowner is experiencing flooding and sewage backup. After contacting Ascension Parish for help without a solution, she emailed 2 On Your Side. Maudie Lewis says the issue started over two years ago when the street she lives on... more »

• Gonzales man arrested for vehicle burglary, identity theft

  February 21, 2025 1:03 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Ascension Parish deputies arrested a man who allegedly used a stolen wallet to gamble and make several purchases. The investigation started on Feb. 6 when a victim reported their wallet and other personal items were stolen from their car. Deputies found the victims cards were used at... more »

• Deputies arrest four men accused of dealing fentanyl, other drugs in Baton Rouge, Prairieville Play Video

  February 12, 2025 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Four men accused of running a drug-trafficking organization out of Baton Rouge and Prairieville were arrested after a similar investigation into the alleged gang in 2020. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said they have been investigating the gang — "4letter" — for the last three months... more »

• Causey Road in Prairieville reopened after tractor trailer stalled on roadway, blocked traffic

  January 27, 2025 12:25 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — Causey Road in Prairieville has reopened after a tractor trailer got stuck in the roadway Monday morning. Ascension Parish deputies closed the road just east of Braud Road for about 90 minutes before it reopened. more »

• Ascension Parish waterways reopened after closing for inclement weather

  November 11, 2024 12:29 PM

  ACSENSION PARISH - Waterways in Ascension Parish have reopened for recreational traffic after being closed due to an inclement weather system in the Gulf. Tangipahoa and Livingston Parish waterways are still closed as of 11:30 a.m. Monday. more »

• Ascension Parish detectives seeking information on vehicle believed to be involved in hit-and-run

  October 1, 2024 5:48 PM

  GONZALES - Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office are seeking information on a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that took place September 14. According to detectives, a red truck is suspected to be involved in a hit-and-run accident that took place along Highway 621 and... more »

• Federal jury convicts Prairieville man for enticement of a minor

  September 24, 2024 12:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Prairieville man was convicted for coercion and enticement of a minor after he tried to engage in sexual activity with someone he believed to be 15 years old. The Department of Justice announced the conviction of Darryl Felder, 43, Tuesday. Evidence showed Felder enticed an... more »

• Ascension opens Lamar Dixon, Donaldsonville dumpsters to public for debris from Hurricane Francine Play Video

  September 13, 2024 12:53 PM

  GONZALES — As Hurricane Francine's effects linger, Ascension Parish has opened multiple dumpsters to the public for vegetation debris. Residents can drop off unbagged vegetation debris like tree limbs only from the storm into dumpsters at the Ashland Road entrance to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. The... more »

• First season of Prairieville High School football starts tomorrow Play Video

  August 28, 2024 6:50 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - The new Prairieville High School is preparing for its inaugural football season. For the players and coaches, there's an added pressure to perform well on the field. Some student-athletes moved from other area high schools, and plan to go against their class- or even teammates. "We... more »

• Ascension Parish government addressing traffic delays around new Prairieville High School Play Video

  August 20, 2024 6:37 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - After a rough start to the school year at the new Prairieville High School, the Ascension Parish government is taking steps to address traffic backups in the area. Chief Traffic Engineer for the Ascension Parish government Daniel Helms said the parish expected to see some slowdowns while... more »

• Passing driver says he was caught in the cross fire of weekend road-rage shooting on I-10 Play Video

  August 19, 2024 6:43 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Detectives are investigating a road rage shooting that happened Sunday afternoon on Interstate 10 westbound that injured a man and struck a car that was driving by. Chris Agostinelli was driving back to Houston, Texas, from New Orleans with his son and said he must have been... more »

• Ascension Parish Schools welcome back students; high schoolers walk the halls of new school Play Video

  August 8, 2024 6:53 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — On Thursday, 23,000 students returned to school in Ascension Parish, including students at the brand-new Prairieville High School. “Now that they’re here, we’re actually able to start building our culture,” Randy Loving, Prairieville High’s principal, said. “We’re a blend of three different high schools and three different... more »

• Prairieville High receives grant for upgraded ventilation system in welding, pipefitting labs

  August 7, 2024 3:21 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — The newly opened Prairieville High School is set to receive more than $100,000 in grant money to outfit the school's welding and pipefitting labs with an exhaust ventilation system, the Louisiana Construction Education Foundation announced Wednesday. The grant of $110,400 will help Prairieville High School to supplement... more »

• Elective at new Prairieville High School aims to funnel students into emergency dispatch services Play Video

  August 5, 2024 5:48 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - With the first day of school for Ascension Parish creeping up, more than 1,300 students are expected to attend the new Prairieville High School. A group of about 25 students will participate in a unique elective course that will prepare them to take on a bigger role... more »

• Prairieville man arrested for failing to report body found inside home after several days Play Video

  June 13, 2024 2:55 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — Ascension Parish deputies arrested a man after he was found in a home with a body that was dead for several days. Garryl Blouin, 37, was booked Wednesday on a failure to seek assistance charge after deputies performed a welfare check at a residence along Melrose Drive... more »

• Makeshift memorial set to honor 12-year-old Prairieville drowning victim Play Video

  June 13, 2024 10:55 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Residents of the Keystone subdivision in Ascension Parish honored the life of a 12-year-old boy who drowned on Monday night. Friends, family and neighbors placed stuffed animals, flowers and signs all over the neighborhood in honor of DaQwain Robinson. The boy was swimming in a large... more »

• Man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly setting fire to building with someone inside Play Video

  May 23, 2024 3:20 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A man was arrested for attempted murder after setting fire to a building he was staying in while someone was inside, according to the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal. Christopher McCumber, 53, was booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on one count each of attempted second-degree... more »

• Prairieville-based film production company inks deal to bring Hallmark, Lifetime productions to state

  May 22, 2024 11:59 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Louisiana film industry veteran best known for starring alongside Judd Nelson and Kevin Costner in 1985's "Fandango" has started a new film company that will bring Hallmark and Lifetime productions to the state. Chuck Bush's F3 Films has inked a deal with the California-based SilverScreen Pictures... more »

• 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 »

• Accused Ascension drug dealer caught with hundreds of pills, fentanyl & guns

  November 8, 2023 5:43 PM

  GONZALES - A suspect drug dealer was caught with hundreds of prescription pills, fentanyl, cocaine and other illegal drugs. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies pulled over 19-year-old Jayden Hebert shortly after he left his home Monday morning, citing a tip they received alleging he was involved in... more »

• More than 70 shots fired in Gonzales park shooting; several weapons recovered, but no arrests yet

  October 11, 2023 12:34 PM

  GONZALES - Police now believe more than 70 shots were fired fired during a late-night gunfight that erupted at a park in Ascension Parish over the weekend. The Gonzales Police Department said in an update Wednesday that while no arrests have been made, officers recovered four guns, questioned 14... more »

• Accused drug dealer caught operating out of Baton Rouge suburb; 1,000 fentanyl pills, 24 guns seized

  October 3, 2023 10:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An accused drug dealer was caught hoarding weapons and drugs — including more than 1,000 phony prescription pills laced with fentanyl — inside of a home nestled in a suburban Baton Rouge neighborhood Tuesday. The search spanned not only a house inside the Hunter's Glen neighborhood,... 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 »

• 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 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 »

• Future Prairieville High School unveils logo, mascot

  April 21, 2023 5:46 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - It already had a name. Now it has a "look." The Ascension Parish Schools system on Friday revealed two logos that will be associated with the future Prairieville High School. The "Hurricanes" will be represented by a blue and green stylized letter "P," with a... more »

• Future Prairieville High School unveils logo, mascot

  April 21, 2023 5:46 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - It already had a name. Now it has a "look." The Ascension Parish Schools system on Friday revealed two logos that will be associated with the future Prairieville High School. The "Hurricanes" will be represented by a blue and green stylized letter "P," with a... more »

• Prairieville resident could face parish lawsuit over fence position Play Video

  March 24, 2023 4:32 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A civil matter has escalated to a potential lawsuit involving the Ascension Parish government and a Prairieville resident. It's all over a fence, and the owner of the fence, Nick Ehrhard, says he only wants to be treated fairly. Instead, he says he feels isolated. "I'm... more »

• State trooper injured when car crashed into stopped police vehicle on I-10

  February 5, 2022 1:01 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A state trooper was injured Saturday morning when a car crashed into his stopped police vehicle at an interstate speed enforcement checkpoint. State Police say the crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday on I-10 near the Bluff Road overpass in Ascension Parish. The trooper's vehicle was... more »

• Prairieville Walmart temporarily closing for cleaning

  January 8, 2022 1:08 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Starting 2 p.m. Saturday, Walmart is temporarily closing its location at 17585 Airline Hwy for deep cleaning. The Supercenter will remain closed through Sunday, Jan. 9 and is scheduled to reopen Monday, Jan. 10 at 6 a.m. The closure is part of a company-initiated program to... 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 »

• State Police: Prairieville woman killed in Ascension Parish crash

  November 30, 2021 7:51 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Police say 85-year-old Donna Patterson of Prairieville lost her life in a Monday night crash in Ascension Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, it was s hortly before 8 p.m. when the Hyundai that Patterson was a passenger in was headed north on Joe Sevario Road. ... more »

• Staff, educators welcome students to new Prairieville campus, Sugar Mill Primary School Play Video

  August 10, 2021 8:50 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Campuses across Ascension Parish are preparing for the exciting first day of class for K-12 students early Tuesday morning. WBRZ's Dana DiPiazza is visiting Prairieville's Sugar Mill Primary School where a new school year also means a brand new campus for local students. Ascension schools... more »

• Baby monitor records terrifying moments tree topples onto home, missing sleeping child Play Video

  July 5, 2021 2:48 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE- A baby monitor captured the terrifying moments a tree fell on top of a home Friday as rafters, debris and insulation rained down on a five-month old in his nursery. The baby was not hurt and the family said they are extremely grateful that mother nature spared their... more »

• Ascension leaders, homeowners look for solution to weeks-long flooding Play Video

  June 7, 2021 6:23 PM

  Instead of going down, water levels are rising again in a neighborhood that has dealt with flooding since mid May. Monday night, the Ascension Parish president will discuss the drainage issues around Bluff Road and some possible solutions. Homeowners have their own ideas too. “If we can reduce... more »

• Bayou Manchac bridge on Old Perkins re-opens Thursday

  May 31, 2021 3:44 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A popular pathway, shutdown for weeks, re-opened just in time for the evening commute Thursday. The Department of Transportation closed the bridge that runs over Bayou Manchac on Old Perkins Road after water overtopped the bridge surface in the May flood. Before it could open, the... more »

• Parish offers 'no comment' to eroding drainage ditch issue in Prairieville Play Video

  April 15, 2021 6:29 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - All the rain this week is making one big problem worse in Ascension Parish. A huge drainage ditch outside a house in Prairieville is swallowing up property and with nowhere else to turn, he called 2 On Your Side. Milton Clouatre just wants his problem fixed. But,... more »

• Woman falls victim to Craigslist rental scam, warns others about phony house listings Play Video

  December 3, 2020 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman who put her trust in a guy she found on Craigslist is now out $1,500. Genell Smalls says she had been saving up to move her family of six to a nicer neighborhood, but instead was scammed and is now in a bit of... more »