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Ain’t no party like a Jambalaya Festival party

   All the preparations have been made and The Jambalaya Capital of the World welcomes what promises to be a large crowd to Gonzales’ signature event, the 46th annual Jambalaya Festival which runs through Sunday.  Crewmen applied the finishing touches on Wednesday to the booths and rides which make up the carnival side of the festival on the grounds of the Civic Center, and early Thursday, the last of the work was being … [Read More...]

Latest Community News

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Bayou Lafourche culverts cleared in Donaldsonville

Efforts to increase the flow of Bayou Lafourche began this … [More...]

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Ain’t no party like a Jambalaya Festival party

   All the preparations have been made and The … [More...]

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Parish, city and town office closures for Memorial Day

The following governmental offices and departments will be … [More...]

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Ascension Parish Tourism Commission launches new website and logo

Ascension Parish Tourism Commission will unveil a new logo … [More...]


Latest Business & Technology Headlines

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Eagle Industrial Instrumentation helping with tornado relief

Eagle Industrial Instrumentation, LLC, has partnered with area businesses to collect donations to aid the victims of the recent Moore, Oklahoma tornadoes. These items will be collected and personally delivered … [Read More...]

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LeBlanc’s shows dedication to area children and families

LeBlanc’s Food Stores is an important element for both the Florida and River Parishes serving communities from the heart. What you may not know about LeBlanc’s is their family passion and dedication to make … [Read More...]

BASF employees present Capital Area United Way President and CEO Richard Williams with a check for funds raised during the 2012 United Way campaign. From left are Capital Area United Way President and CEO Richard Williams, BASF Geismar Site and Community Relations Manager Jolen Stein, BASF Geismar 2012 United Way Campaign Leader Bridgett Rivet, BASF Geismar 2013 United Way Campaign Leader Jason Gathright, and Tom Yura, BASF Geismar site Senior Vice President and General Manager.

BASF donates $177,000 to Capital Area United Way

GEISMAR, LA, May 20, 2013 -- BASF Geismar employees presented a check totaling $177,000 to the Capital Area United Way during a recent kick-off event for the 2013 fundraising campaign. “We appreciate the … [Read More...]

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Lastest Sports Headlines

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SAHS star Rodriguez named local female Athlete of the Year

Junior Toni Rodriguez of St. Amant, a three sport athlete, became the first Gator to be named Advocate/Star of Stars Athlete of the Year on Tuesday. Rodriguez was selected All-Metro volleyball MVP for the … [Read More...]

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Getting to know KaLynn Jupiter, Donaldsonville High track star

Q: Where are you going to school next fall? A: LSU on a track scholarship Q: What is the most important life lesson that you have learned running track? A: Track has taught me that I have to be … [Read More...]

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Ascension Cougars Registration

Ascension Cougars Youth Football, based in Gonzales, is having registration on Saturday June 1, 2013 at Trinity AME Church, 1420 South Darla Ave. (next to Gonzales Middle School) from 9 am to 1 pm, for football … [Read More...]

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Latest Education Headlines

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Local school recognizes support staff member

G. W. Carver is so proud and thankful for Mrs. Darlene Yarbrough, G. W. Carver's Support Staff Member of the Year.  She is a paraprofessional who supports the 4th grade.  She was recognized May 21 at … [Read More...]

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Gonzales Middle awards students

On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Gonzales Middle School Principal Lori Charlet and Assistant Principal Andrea Daggs presented the Willie Cushenberry Award to outstanding male student Yummy Soaia and the Jennifer Brown … [Read More...]

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Yearbooks make great memories

On Friday, May 17, 2013, Gonzales Primary School celebrated their first annual yearbook signing party.  Gonzales Primary School published their first yearbook in at least 10 years.  Pictured are Gregory … [Read More...]

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Latest Lagniappe Headlines

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Pelican Point-Greens Garden Club meets

Pelican Point-Greens Garden Club members enjoyed a luncheon social recently at Frank’s Restaurant in Prairieville to mark the end of a successful 2012-13 club year.  Shown above, from left, (seated) are … [Read More...]

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Local girl finalist in National American Miss LA Pageant

Delmore, 7, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss LA Pageant to be held in Baton Rouge at the Crown Plaza. The pageants are held for girls ages 4 - 18 and have five different age … [Read More...]

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Congratulations Chase Bates: St. Amant Class of 2013

Join us in congratulating one of our area seniors, Chase Bates, as he reaches his graduation milestone. Chase is a Senior at St. Amant High School. Hats off to you, Chase, and here’s to a prosperous … [Read More...]

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Lastest Announcements Headlines

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Little Angels Foundation holding raffle

   The Little Angels Foundation, an Ascension Parish based non-profit 501c3 organizations serving families in the Ascension community and nationwide by providing them with caskets for children, is holding a … [Read More...]

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GPD offers area youth an 8 week program

The Gonzales Junior Police program is a 8 week summer safety program that has been offered to children in the community of Gonzales from ages 7-13 every Wednesday from 9 a.m. -noon.  During the program  … [Read More...]

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Dance Mini Camp starting soon

  DANCING ON THE CEILING Dance Mini Camp When: June 10th-14th, 2013 Where: Dutchtown High School Gym Time: 9:00 am—12:00 pm daily Cost: $50.00 AGES 3-UP Show Off: Friday, June 14th at 6:30 pm For … [Read More...]