Ascension

This week's edition

'Thank you, Lord': After hard hit from Francine, power returning to Ascension, other parishes

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
Sep 13, 2024

For nearly two days, 81-year-old Ascension Parish resident Redina Lee had been living without lights, air conditioning or running water and had a collapsed hall ceiling.

Deputies rescue woman pinned under tree in Hurricane Francine: 'The good Lord was with her'

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT | Staff writer
Sep 11, 2024

The full force of Hurricane Francine was bearing down on Ascension Parish when sheriff's deputies got the call: Someone was trapped under a tree.

Businesses honored for work with public schools

Community news report
Sep 11, 2024

Businesses taking part in the Ascension Public Schools' Partners in Education program were honored during Ascension Chamber Business Expo luncheon.

'I See the Light in Dutchtown' is theme for Griffins' homecoming week

Community news report
Sep 10, 2024

Dutchtown High's homecoming festivities kicked off Sept. 16 with spirit week activities.

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Girl Scouts Louisiana East to Host 2024 Believe in Girls Event on Oct. 12

Community news report
Sep 10, 2024

Girls and their families can learn more about Girl Scouts during the Girl Scouts Louisiana East's annual Believe in Girls Event is set for Oct. 12 at Nicholls State University.

Ascension announces Career and College Expo for students

Community news report
Sep 10, 2024

Ascension Public Schools' annual district-wide high school career and college expo is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.

Ascension Parish bookings for Aug. 29-Sept. 5, 2024

Community news report
Sep 10, 2024

The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Aug. 29-Sept. 5:

'The most innovative library in Ascension Parish:' Renovated Donaldsonville Library unveiled to high praise

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT | Staff writer
Sep 9, 2024

When Ascension Parish opened its first library 64 years ago, it was on Railroad Avenue in Donaldsonville.

Prairieville High opens up historic season in fitting fashion

BY TROY LeBOEUF | Contributing writer
Sep 9, 2024

It was raining sideways at the new Prairieville High Stadium as kickoff got closer. What a fitting way to make history for the Hurricanes’ inaugural season.

Around Ascension for Sept. 11, 2024

BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Staff writer
Sep 9, 2024

The circus is coming to town

A Louisiana toddler fell into a pool. A family friend saved her life with moments to spare.

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT | Staff writer
Sep 6, 2024

Several families’ lives changed in a span of less than 5 minutes on Aug. 11 when Julia Minor, 2, fell into a pool without a flotation device on.

Shell settles with LDEQ over alleged violations at Geismar facility, including ethylene oxide release

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT | Staff writer
Sep 4, 2024

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality recently settled with Shell Chemical Company in connection with several alleged violations at its Geismar site for a little more than $20,000.

Pelican State Credit Union launches 2024 teacher bulletin board contest

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

Pelican State Credit Union is inviting teachers in their branch communities to enter the 2024 Teacher Bulletin Board Contest for a chance to win up to $350.

National Hunting and Fishing Day set for Sept. 28, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day will be Sept. 28 at four locations the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.

Ascension Parish bookings for Aug. 22-29, 2024

Community news report
Sep 3, 2024

The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Aug. 22-29:

Around Ascension for Sept 4, 2024

BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Staff writer
Sep 2, 2024

Clear bag rules coming to parish football games

Ascension Christian Lions play with heavy heart this season

BY TROY LeBOEUF | Contributing writer
Sep 2, 2024

Coach Rohan Davey is starting his second season as the Ascension Christian Lions head football coach, and it's a season filled with optimism and excitement diminished some with the loss of the…

Ascension Sock Hop celebrates football season with a game day theme

Community news report
Sep 2, 2024

Vicky Ward and her husband, Larry, came ready to dance Friday during the Ascension Parish Government's Game Day Sock Hop at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.

Illegal tire dumping is a problem across Louisiana. A new strategy may be in the works.

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
Aug 30, 2024

Regulators are taking a closer look at Louisiana's state and local efforts to collect and recycle an estimated 4.6 million waste tires per year in a bid to cut into chronic illegal dumping, th…

Chopped-down Gonzales oaks stir a debate over how to protect beloved Louisiana trees

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT | Staff writer
Aug 30, 2024

After two large live oak trees were cut down last week in Gonzales, some residents voiced dismay over what they saw as the removal of a city landmark.

Ascension Chamber announces the departure of president and CEO

Community news report
Aug 27, 2024

David Alexander is leaving his job as president and CEO of the Ascension Chamber of Commerce.

Louisiana Main Street announces 2024 communities

Community news report
Aug 27, 2024

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Main Street announce the 24 Louisiana communities designated as Accredited Main Street America programs for 2024.

EA Rotary holds food drive for St. Mark's food pantry

Community news report
Aug 27, 2024

The Rotary Club of East Ascension on Aug. 17 held a food drive for St. Mark’s Catholic Church Food Pantry at two local stores.

Ascension Parish bookings for Aug. 15-22, 2024

Community news report
Aug 27, 2024

The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Aug. 15-22:

Accused of killing a Louisiana state trooper and a relative, he's ruled mentally fit for trial

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT | Staff writer
Aug 26, 2024

A man charged with killing a Louisiana state trooper and a woman in Prairieville during a multiparish shooting rampage is mentally competent to stand trial, a judge has ruled.

Around Ascension for Aug. 28, 2024

BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Staff writer
Aug 26, 2024

Game Day Sock Hop Friday

ACHS Gordon 'set' for senior season

BY TROY LeBOEUF | Contributing writer
Aug 26, 2024

Ascension Catholic senior volleyball setter Ava Gordon enters the 2024 season with lofty goals for her team and herself. And the time is now to make it happen.

Ascension's Krystal Swain wins Louisiana’s Aerospace Education Member of the Year Award

Community news report
Aug 26, 2024

Dutchtown Middle School teacher Krystal Swain won the Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Member of the Year Award for the state of Louisiana and was named a finalist for the National Aerospa…