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03/11/2025

Brittany Point, LLC’s petition to annex 55 acres on the north side of Hwy 30 into the City of Gonzales was tabled by the Planning Commission on Monday. Back in January…of 2024 the commission recommended denial of the petition (the ultimate decision lies not with the appointed commission....

03/11/2025

Voters of Ascension Parish – It is time to GEAUX VOTE! The Ascension Parish Registrar of Voters, Shanie M. Bourg, is encouraging all Ascension Parish Citizens that are eligible to vote in the March 29th Municipal Primary Election to consider voting early. You do not need a reason to vote early...

03/11/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer? Are you ready to empower the next generation while nurturing their potential? Introducing ConnecTeens, a transformative program designed to connect youth aged 12-17 with local agencies in need of passionate volunteers. This isn’t just about gi...

03/11/2025

ZONING COMMISSION MEETING March 12, 2025 – 6:00 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Meeting Called to Order by Chairman (2) Roll Call of Members (3) Introduction of Staff (4) Minutes a. Acceptance of the January 8, 2025 Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes (5) Chairman’s Comm...

03/11/2025

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING March 12, 2025 – 6:00 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (Amended) (1) Call to Order (2) Roll Call of Members (3) Pledge of Allegiance (4) Introduction of Staff (5) Chairman’s Comments (6) Public Comment on any Agenda Item (7) Staff Report A. Subdi...

03/10/2025

Ascension’s Parish Council reappointed Max Nassar and Randy Clouatre, Jr. to the Planning & Zoning Commission on Thursday. Both commissioners were first appointed in 2022 to finish the unexpired terms of resigning members, then reappointed to full terms in 2023. Nassar and Clouatre are joi...

03/10/2025

Last week, Jose Martinez of 39143 Country Dr. Prairieville, LA, age 43, pled guilty to Aggravated Crimes Against Nature (4 counts). Martinez was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Phil Maples and Brant Mayer. Presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Cody Martin. This guilty plea wa...

03/09/2025

During the week of February 24 – February 28, 2025, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court – Ascension Parish: Laurel Beckford, 833 E 227th Bronx, NY, age 23, pled guilty to Theft Valued Over $25,000 and Theft Valued at ...

03/09/2025

EA DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING March 11, 2025 – 6:00 PM (or after Finance) AGENDA (1) Call To Order / Roll Call of Commissioners (2) INVOCATION / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (3) Public Comments Period/Additions To Agenda (4) ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES a. Acceptance of the 02-11-25....

03/09/2025

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING March 11, 2025 – 5:30 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Call To Order / Invocation and Pledge (2) Roll Call (3) Chair’s Additions (4) Public Comment (5) GENERAL BUSINESS a. Quarterly Update on Ascension Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) ac...

03/09/2025

A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 10, 2025 @ 5:30 PM Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call A Public Hearing to consider the petition of annexation of Parcel 3448800 for Brittany Point, LLC, owned by Doug Diez, being 55.14 acres, Section 34-9-3, located on the north side of Highwa...

03/09/2025

Were you affected by Hurricane Francine and in need of legal guidance? Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS), in collaboration with APL, is offering free legal help for individuals and families impacted by the storm. Services cover a range of issues, including tenant disputes, unemployment benef...

03/08/2025

National Water Infrastructure (NWI), a regional wastewater utility company, announced today that Myron Lambert has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Lambert, a long-time executive in the regulated utility industry, most recently served as the CEO and General Manager of PC Electric, an electric...

03/08/2025

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of February 27-March 6: February 27 arrests: Marlon Harvey, 21, 2009 S Commerce Ave, Gonzales was charged w/ DWI-1st Offense; Alfred Glover, 37, 419 S Sammy St, Gonzales was charged w/ Breach of Bail Condition, and arrested pursuant to a....

03/08/2025

Last week, Zachary Hendricks of 41060 Merritt Evans Rd. Prairieville, LA, age 31, pled guilty to 2nd Degree Battery (3 counts). Hendricks was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Brant Mayer, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Cody Martin. This guilty plea was the result of....

03/08/2025

Ascension Public Schools will hold a Teacher Job Fair on April 9, 2025, to fill positions for the 2025-26 school year. This event is ideal for experienced educators seeking top positions, as well as upcoming graduates from teacher preparation programs in May. WHAT: Ascension Public Schools Teacher J...

03/08/2025

Delivering on President Trump’s Mandate to End Radical DEI Programs The Justice Department, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), dismissed a lawsuit against Denka Performance Elastomer LLC (Denka) concerning its neoprene manufacturing facility in LaPlace, Louisiana. The dism...

03/07/2025

On Thursday Ascension’s Parish Council adopted a resolution in support of state enabling legislation to allow parish government to undertake projects up to $500,000 in contract value. Currently, the cap to perform projects in-house is $250,000 with all jobs in excess of that amount required to...

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Stephen G Ussery for Gonzales Chief of Police offered a closing statement at recent forum that put the contest into its proper context. Gonzales needs "a working chief" (unlike the incumbent)

Earlier this week a candidate forum included a few dozen individuals, exceedingly difficult for any single candidate to distinguish his/herself. The star of the evening, in our estimation, was Stephen G Ussery for Gonzales Chief of Police. Below is his introductory message.

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