The Ascension Parish Strategic Planning meeting scheduled for Monday, Feb. 6 at 5:15 p.m., Gonzales Courthouse has been CANCELLED. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (February 03, 2012 - 11:01 AM)
Ascension Parish Strategic Planning Committee meetings will now be held on the 1st Monday of each month, 5:15 p.m., Gonzales Courthouse East Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 23, 2012 - 9:48 AM)
Tonight's Strategic Planning meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 6, 5:15 p.m., Gonzales Courthouse East Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 23, 2012 - 9:45 AM)
The Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for Tues., Jan. 10 in Gonzales, has been CANCELLED. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 09, 2012 - 8:32 AM)
The Ascension Parish Council meets tonight, Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Donaldsonville Courthouse, 6 p.m. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 05, 2012 - 11:36 AM)
The Ascension Parish Council meeting is RESCHEDULED for tonight, Monday, Dec. 19, 6 p.m. at the Gonzales Courthouse East Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 19, 2011 - 12:19 PM)
The Ascension Parish Finance Committee meeting on Oct. 3 in Gonzales, has been RESCHEDULED for Oct. 17 to follow EA Drainage meeting at 6 pm Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 30, 2011 - 11:57 AM)
East Ascension Drainage Board meeting scheduled for Monday, Oct. 3, is RESCHEDULED for Monday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Courthouse East Gonzales. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 30, 2011 - 11:54 AM)
The Ascension Parish Strategic Planning Committee meeting scheduled for tonight in Gonzales, Monday, Sept. 26, has been CANCELLED. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 26, 2011 - 9:44 AM)
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet tonight, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Courthouse East in Gonzales Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 14, 2011 - 9:03 AM)
Transportation Committee and Utilities Committee meetings tonight, Sept. 13, at Courthouse East Gonzales BOTH have been CANCELLED. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 13, 2011 - 8:49 AM)
The Ascension Parish Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 1 in Donaldsonville is CANCELLED. Next meeting is Sept. 15 in Gonzales. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 29, 2011 - 10:57 AM)
Strategic Planning Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Gonzales Courthouse is CANCELLED. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 22, 2011 - 10:18 AM)
The Ascension Parish Council Meeting previously scheduled for tonight in Gonzales, has been changed to next Thursday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m. Gonz. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 18, 2011 - 10:21 AM)
Special Parish Council meeting tonight, Aug. 9, 5:30 p.m. at the Courthouse East in Gonzales for Approval of Polling Place Changes Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 09, 2011 - 11:02 AM)
Utilities Committee Meeting for tonight, Aug. 9, is CANCELLED Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 09, 2011 - 11:01 AM)
E.A. Drainage District 1 meeting tonight, 6 p.m., at Ascension Courthouse East Gonzales followed by Finance Committee at 6:30 p.m. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 01, 2011 - 9:26 AM)
Strategic Planning meeting tonight Monday, July 25 at 6 p.m. is CANCELLED. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 25, 2011 - 9:55 AM)
Effective July 1,payment for parish building permits, file copies, plan review, etc is Money Orders, Cashier Checks or Credit Cards only. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (June 02, 2011 - 9:55 AM)
West Ascension Drainage meeting tonight at the Donaldsonville Courthouse, 5 p.m. followed by Parish Council at 6 p.m. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (June 02, 2011 - 9:30 AM)
Special Parish Council meeting tonight is POSTPONED till Wednesday, June 1, 6 p.m. Ascension Courthouse Gonzales Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 31, 2011 - 8:45 AM)
Special Parish Council meeting about redistricting scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 6 p.m. Donaldsonvillle Courthouse. Info and public input Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 25, 2011 - 8:39 AM)
PARISH COUNCIL: Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at Ascension Courthouse East in Gonzales. Watch it live on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 19, 2011 - 8:38 AM)
Donaldsonville River Stage at 9 a.m. was 32.43 feet. National Weather Service predicts crest of 32.5 feet this evening and remain for 4 days Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 18, 2011 - 12:14 PM)
Ascension OEP, U.S. Army Corps, Levee Districts, U.S. Coast Guard continue to monitor Mississippi River Levee. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 18, 2011 - 12:11 PM)
Ascension OEP reports infrastructure sound, coordinating with all agencies and will continue monitoring Mississippi River Levees Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 17, 2011 - 9:25 AM)
Ascension West Bank sandbagging wraps up today. New crest date is today and new level is 33.5 feet, according to National Weather Service. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 16, 2011 - 1:48 PM)
Ascension Parish levees continue to function as designed and Corps of Engineers say no overtopping is anticipated. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 14, 2011 - 12:32 PM)
Transportation Committee Meeting tonight live on Ch. 21, 5 p.m. from Ascension Parish Courthouse Gonzales. Utilities Committee mtg cancelled Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 10, 2011 - 10:17 AM)
Master Plan Sub Committee Public Representatives Meeting March 23, 2011 6pm Gonzales Courthouse Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 01, 2011 - 11:30 AM)
Master Plan Sub Committee Business Representatives Meeting March 23 2pm Gonzales Courthouse Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 01, 2011 - 11:30 AM)
Master Plan Sub Committee Government Representatives Mtg March 23 10am Gonzales Courthouse Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 01, 2011 - 11:29 AM)
Master Plan Sub Committee Meeting March 21 6pm Gonzales Courthouse Overview of the process, review and revision of the current Master Plan Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 01, 2011 - 11:25 AM)
PARISH COUNCIL: Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at Ascension Courthouse East in Gonzales. Watch it live on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 16, 2010 - 8:50 AM)
MASTER PLAN ALERT: Tonight's Public Meeting has moved to Oak Grove Primary, 17550 Old Jefferson Hwy. Stil 6:30 p.m. http://bit.ly/cSgvm2 Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 15, 2010 - 4:46 PM)
MASTER PLAN MEETING: Tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Community Center, 37433 LA 42 in Prairieville. Only two meetings left! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 15, 2010 - 10:13 AM)
MASTER PLAN MEETING: Tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Central Primary School, 41369 LA 621 in Gonzales. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 14, 2010 - 2:15 PM)
Check out the scenes from our kickoff event for the Festival of Festivals, set for Nov. 11-14 at Lamar-Dixon. http://bit.ly/cG4Ulh Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 14, 2010 - 8:56 AM)
MASTER PLAN MEETING: Tonight at 6:30 p.m., Ascension Courthouse East in Gonzales. Only four meetings left. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 13, 2010 - 8:59 AM)
MASTER PLAN MEETING: Tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Elementary School, 14185 LA 431 in St. Amant. Only four meetings left after this one. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 09, 2010 - 9:14 AM)
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Work began today to add turn lane to LA 22 at US 61. Road closures, restrictions planned. http://bit.ly/cnixWj Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 07, 2010 - 9:10 AM)
MASTER PLAN: Meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Dutchtown Library, 13278 LA 73. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 07, 2010 - 9:08 AM)
Ascension Parish governmental offices and departments to be closed Monday, Sept. 6 for Labor Day. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 03, 2010 - 9:54 AM)
ROAD WORK: Turn lane construction on LA 22 at Airline starts Tuesday, Sept. 7. Road closures, restrictions set. http://bit.ly/cnixWj Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 02, 2010 - 3:07 PM)
Parish Council meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Donaldsonville. Watch it live on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 02, 2010 - 7:26 AM)
MASTER PLAN: Public meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at St. Amant Park, 45404 Stringer Bridge Road. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 01, 2010 - 9:39 AM)
MASTER PLAN: Public meeting tonight, 6:30 p.m. at Galvez Middle, 42018 LA 933, Prairieville. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 31, 2010 - 10:14 AM)
MASTER PLAN: Public meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Old Prairieville Fire Dept., 37257 Goodwood St. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 30, 2010 - 10:37 AM)
ROAD WORK: LA 44 (Burnside Ave.) to close at RR crossing just south of Airline, 8 a.m. Saturday through 6 p.m. Sunday. http://bit.ly/aSajMH Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 27, 2010 - 6:38 PM)
Master Plan Public Meeting tonight at the Darrow Community Center, 37130 3rd St. in Darrow. Last public meeting until Monday, Aug. 30. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 26, 2010 - 9:21 AM)
Master Plan Public Meeting No. 2 set for tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Pelican Point Clubhouse. Come out and make your voice heard. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 25, 2010 - 9:56 AM)
First Master Plan public meeting tonight, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lemann Center in Donaldsonville. Continue through Sept. 20. http://bit.ly/cP85Vp Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 24, 2010 - 9:56 AM)
Parish Council meeting, 6 p.m., Gonzales. Watch live on Cable Ch. 21. We will be honoring long-time coach and educator Vernon Schexnaydre. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 19, 2010 - 8:48 AM)
ROAD ADVISORY: DOTD says LA 621 at LA 44 will be closed until noon today because of a traffic accident. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 17, 2010 - 9:40 AM)
Return of system that was Tropical Depression No. 5 will have our area under a flash flood watch, 7 p.m. Monday-1 p.m. Wednesday. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 16, 2010 - 12:54 PM)
Ascension Parish OEP monitoring depression in Gulf. Tropical storm warning from Intracoastal City to Destin, Fla., inc. Lake Pontchartrain. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 11, 2010 - 10:00 AM)
Recycling Road Show is back ... Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Prairieville Wal-Mart on Airline Highway. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 06, 2010 - 8:48 AM)
Parish Council meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Donaldsonville. Library millage election among issues set for vote. See it live on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 05, 2010 - 8:59 AM)
UPDATES: Railroad crossing work complete on LA 70 west of Sunshine Bridge ... siren test at noon today per usual. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 02, 2010 - 9:17 AM)
ROAD UPDATE: LA 70 railroad crossing repairs to resume Tuesday, set to conclude July 30. Detours. See full release. http://bit.ly/bYk4mr Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 26, 2010 - 4:41 PM)
Siren test today at noon. Fortunately we didn't have to use them because of Bonnie! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 26, 2010 - 12:38 PM)
Fri., 5 p.m.: Ascension Parish preps for Bonnie. No closures or alerts. LA 70 west of Sunshine Bridge has reopened. http://bit.ly/9uy324 Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 23, 2010 - 5:55 PM)
Ascension Parish offices and departments closed Monday, July 5 for Independence Day observance. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 02, 2010 - 9:09 AM)
TRAFFIC ALERT, Wed. 4 p.m.: LA 30 closed between Ashland Rd. and LA 73 by overturned 18-wheeler. Use River Rd., LA 74 or I-10 as alternates. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (June 16, 2010 - 5:06 PM)
Emergency siren test at noon - maybe we can make them sound like the buzzy horns people are blowing at the World Cup. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (June 14, 2010 - 9:14 AM)
Heat advisory for South Louisiana today and Friday. Here are some tips for dealing with extreme heat conditions: http://bit.ly/cDDEH6 Ascension Parish, Louisiana (June 10, 2010 - 12:47 PM)
Emergency siren test at noon today serves as reminder that hurricane season kicks off today and runs through Nov. 30. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (June 01, 2010 - 9:57 AM)
Ascension Parish offices and departments will be closed Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 26, 2010 - 2:50 PM)
Emergency siren test today at noon on the last day of school. Believe us, it's just a coincidence. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 24, 2010 - 9:37 AM)
Parish Council meeting tonight in Gonzales. Watch it live at 6 p.m. on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 20, 2010 - 8:52 AM)
Emergency siren test today at noon per usual, so don't get your tummy in a knot at lunchtime. Enjoy this beautiful May day! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 10, 2010 - 10:45 AM)
Volunteers needed to be part of the Oak Grove Community Park Playground Build, Saturday at 9 a.m. Come on out for this worthwhile cause! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 07, 2010 - 12:42 PM)
Parish Council meeting tonight in Donaldsonville. Watch it live at 6 p.m. on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 06, 2010 - 10:27 AM)
Oak Grove Community Park Build rescheduled for this Saturday, May 8 at 9 a.m. Event was postponed by inclement weather. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (May 04, 2010 - 3:02 PM)
BUSY SATURDAY IN ASCENSION: Home Rule Charter election, Recycling Road Show in Prairieville, Playground build at Oak Grove Community Park. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 30, 2010 - 9:10 AM)
ROAD UPDATE: Construction is complete, the ribbon has been cut - Roddy Road is now open between Airline Hwy. and Weber City Rd. More later. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 29, 2010 - 10:44 AM)
ROAD REMINDER: LA 429 (Ascension St.) closed today from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at railroad crossing for repairs. Use LA 44 and US 61 as alternates. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 28, 2010 - 9:10 AM)
ROAD UPDATE: LA 429 R.R. crossing to close Wed., April 28 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. for track repairs. Use LA 44 and US 61 as alternate routes. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 26, 2010 - 4:15 PM)
A couple of Monday morning reminders: Emergency siren test today at noon, parish special election for Home Rule Charter changes Saturday. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 26, 2010 - 9:35 AM)
As you see, we now have 194 followers. Help us push past the 200 mark - tell your family and friends to follow Ascension Parish on Twitter! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 21, 2010 - 9:16 AM)
Special meeting of the Planning Commission on the Master Plan at 6 p.m. tonight at Ascension Courthouse East, Gonzales. Open to the public. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 19, 2010 - 9:24 AM)
Reminder: free blood pressure and glucose screenings again Friday at 9 a.m. at the Ascension Health Unit across from Gonzales Court House. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 15, 2010 - 6:08 PM)
Parish Council meeting tonight at 6 p.m., live on Cable Ch. 21 ... Census update: Ascension returns now up to 65 percent. Keep 'em coming! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 15, 2010 - 12:21 PM)
Bring out your cans, paper and plastic to the Recycling Road Show, Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wal-Mart in Prairieville. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 09, 2010 - 11:26 AM)
Starting this week, Ascension Parish Health Unit in Gonzales to provide free blood pressure, glucose screenings each Friday, 8-10 a.m. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 07, 2010 - 8:43 AM)
Ascension at 55% Census return rate, still No. 1 in B.R. region. State at 53%. We're doing good, but can do better. Answer the Census today. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 06, 2010 - 9:25 AM)
Federal funding means more emergency sirens (test at noon today). Federal funding depends on answering the Census. Mail your form in today. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 05, 2010 - 9:08 AM)
A reminder, today is U.S. Census Day! Ascension is nearing a 50% return rate, which is good. But if you haven't, send your form back today. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 01, 2010 - 10:37 AM)
Parish Council meeting tonight live from Donaldsonville, 6 p.m. on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (April 01, 2010 - 10:13 AM)
Ascension leading the 7-parish BR area in rate of Census forms returned so far. Great job, guys - keep it up! Census Day is Thurs., April 1. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 29, 2010 - 10:44 AM)
Monday's fundraiser at Jump-N-Jive for Oak Grove Spray Park brought in 152 kids and raised $850. Thanks to kids, moms and dads who came out! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 25, 2010 - 4:37 PM)
Ascension Parish T-ball registration for 4-year-olds, this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Amant Park. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 25, 2010 - 4:17 PM)
US Census PSAs now on our Web site. Thanks to Pres. Martinez, Sheriff Wiley, School Supt. Songy and mayors Arceneaux, LeBlanc and Sullivan. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 23, 2010 - 10:43 AM)
Jump-N-Jive hosting fundraiser Mon. for new Oak Grove Spray Park & Playground. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8 per child. All proceeds benefit the park. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 19, 2010 - 10:12 AM)
Check out the first of our four PSAs on the U.S. Census. Census forms are arriving by mail now. Send in yours today. http://bit.ly/8x0ZLY Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 16, 2010 - 10:17 AM)
Emergency siren test today at noon also marks the arrival of March Madness. We're talking NCAA tournaments, here, folks. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 15, 2010 - 11:17 AM)
U.S. Census update: More than 120 million households to start getting advance letters this week. Census forms arrive March 15-17. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 09, 2010 - 10:15 AM)
Our weekly emergency siren test at noon today is your signal to shake the post-weekend, returning-to-work blahs. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 08, 2010 - 8:57 AM)
Tuesday was Read Across America Day. Check out parish officials reading Dr. Seuss to kids at Gonzales Middle School. http://bit.ly/9Dtowb Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 02, 2010 - 4:25 PM)
Rainy Monday again in Ascension. Is it wet where you are? At least Sunday was gorgeous! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (March 01, 2010 - 3:18 PM)
Ascension Parish Library to dedicate its new branch in Dutchtown, 10 a.m. Saturday. See you at the card catalog! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (February 26, 2010 - 9:54 AM)
Ascension ranks as the sixth-healthiest parish in Louisiana, tops in metro Baton Rouge area. Great job, Ascension! http://bit.ly/aTPWr8 Ascension Parish, Louisiana (February 19, 2010 - 8:58 AM)
Dedication set for noon today to name the main arena at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center for Robbie Savoy, Jr. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (February 19, 2010 - 8:53 AM)
You may be taking Lundi Gras off, but our emergency sirens aren't. We're testing at noon today per usual. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (February 15, 2010 - 9:12 AM)
3:30 p.m.: Ascension Parish schools to close Friday because of winter weather threat. All roads, bridges in Ascension open at this time. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (February 11, 2010 - 4:32 PM)
Last Saturday's Recycling Road Show pulled in nearly 4 tons of recyclables. Give yourselves a hand, Ascension Parish! Next one is March 6. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (February 09, 2010 - 5:31 PM)
If you hear sirens at noon today, it's not for the Saints going to the Super Bowl. We do this every Monday. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 25, 2010 - 9:08 AM)
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT: 6 p.m. in Gonzales. We'll be honoring local musicial Cliff Nickens. Watch live on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 21, 2010 - 10:13 AM)
Ascension Parish governmental offices will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 15, 2010 - 9:43 AM)
REMINDER: Free bottled water being distributed to Donaldsonville residents, starting at 9 a.m. at DPW Warehouse, 725 Church St. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 13, 2010 - 9:12 AM)
Free bottled water to be distributed, one case per car, Wed. at 9 a.m. at 725 Church St. in Donaldsonville (at the state fairgrounds). Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 12, 2010 - 6:36 PM)
Join us for our second Master Plan public workshop, tonight from 6-8 p.m. at DPW HQ on Churchpoint Road in Gonzales. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 12, 2010 - 6:01 PM)
State of emergency declared Tues. for West Bank communities because of water supply problems. D'ville schools closed. http://bit.ly/5cnpJn Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 12, 2010 - 1:20 PM)
Don't forget about our Master Plan public workshop, tonight at 6 p.m. at the Donaldsonville City Hall, 609 Railroad Ave. See you there! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 11, 2010 - 3:38 PM)
Siren test at noon, that is, if the sirens have thawed out by then (Just kidding, our sirens work just fine). Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 11, 2010 - 11:58 AM)
WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: Boil water order in effect until further notice for Modeste, McCall and Smoke Bend communities. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 11, 2010 - 9:31 AM)
Ascension Parish health units offering free H1N1 vaccinations, Sat., Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more details: http://bit.ly/6RfC67 Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 04, 2010 - 5:01 PM)
Hope your holidays were great. Santa brought us some new sirens we're itching to try out. We'll crank them up at noon today per usual. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (January 04, 2010 - 8:49 AM)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS ... From all of us in Ascension Parish government to all of you. And remember, buckle up! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 23, 2009 - 5:56 PM)
Tuesday afternoon: Amite River and Diversion Canal reopened. Some roads still closed. Get the latest info here: http://bit.ly/5NWmHf Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 22, 2009 - 4:01 PM)
Emergency siren test today at noon ... but if you try hard enough, they may sound like jingle bells. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 21, 2009 - 11:16 AM)
NEWS ALERT: Amite River and Diversion Canal closed to recreational boat traffic until further notice because of high water. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 15, 2009 - 4:54 PM)
11 a.m. update: Click below for latest on roads and flood stages. Also, add Lake Street in Summerfield to closed list. http://bit.ly/8lzEeV Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 15, 2009 - 12:10 PM)
Road update, 5 p.m.: Henry Rd., LA 930 have reopened. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 14, 2009 - 6:08 PM)
Monday road update, 8 a.m.: Lots of fog, rain, but no road closures at this time in Ascension Parish. Check back with us throughout the day. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 14, 2009 - 9:07 AM)
Roads update: A few still experiencing high water: Amite River Rd., Airport Rd., and Venus St. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 10, 2009 - 12:17 PM)
Despite winter weather threat tonight, Donaldsonville Christmas parade and Recycling Road Show at Prairieville Wal-Mart still on Saturday. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 04, 2009 - 10:10 AM)
Parish Council meeting, tonight at 6 p.m. in Donaldsonville. See it live on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (December 03, 2009 - 2:33 PM)
Road update: George Duplessis Road reopened to traffic, according to Ascension DPW. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (November 30, 2009 - 3:45 PM)
Siren test set for noon today, but we promise it will be over in plenty of time for the Saints-Patriots game. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (November 30, 2009 - 8:57 AM)
Ascension Parish offices and departments to close Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. To all, Happy Thanksgiving! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (November 25, 2009 - 8:59 AM)
Siren test at noon today. Use it as a reminder to thaw out the turkey for Thanksgiving. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (November 23, 2009 - 12:13 PM)
Special Parish Council meeting on home rule charter, regular council meeting, both in Donaldsonville, starting at 4:45 p.m. live on Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (November 05, 2009 - 2:33 PM)
NACo Prescription Drug Discount Cards are now being distributed in the Parish. Check with your local provider to see if they participate. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (November 02, 2009 - 2:02 PM)
Parish President Tommy Martinez orders flags at his office, both courthouses to half staff in honor of former Gov. Dave Treen, who died Thu. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 29, 2009 - 4:51 PM)
Lots of rumors, reports out there, but trick-or-treating in Ascension remains 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 28, 2009 - 3:31 PM)
Ascension Parish discount prescription drug program goes into effect Monday, Nov. 2. Click here for more details: http://bit.ly/2YQxnb. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 26, 2009 - 3:02 PM)
Testing, testing ... Emergency siren test set for noon today as usual. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 26, 2009 - 8:48 AM)
ROAD WORK: Worthey Road at LA 44 to be closed this weekend. Use Irma Boulevard as alternate route. Worthey scheduled to reopen Monday. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 17, 2009 - 2:37 AM)
See Parish President Tommy Martinez and Council Chairman Pat Bell, tonight at 6 p.m. on Prime Property on EATEL Ch. 4. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 16, 2009 - 2:41 PM)
Special Parish Council meeting to introduce ordinances to revise Home Rule Charter, Oct. 20, 4:45 p.m., Ascension Courthouse East, Gonzales. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 15, 2009 - 6:20 PM)
MASTER PLAN: Come come to the next round of public meetings, Oct. 20 at DPW HQ in Gonzales, Oct. 21 at Donaldsonville City Council. 6-8 p.m. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 15, 2009 - 2:14 PM)
Parish Council meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Gonzales courthouse, including presentation of 2010 annual budget. Watch it live on Channel 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 15, 2009 - 8:48 AM)
Our Twitter page now has 100 followers! Please spread the word that this is the place to get the latest info on Ascension Parish. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 06, 2009 - 9:12 AM)
REMINDER: Ascension Parish weekly emergency siren test set for noon today. This is only a test, not weather related. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (October 05, 2009 - 12:34 PM)
ROAD UPDATE: Work on Roddy Road scheduled to be completed Wednesday afternoon. Road was closed June 10 to replace two bridges. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 30, 2009 - 3:43 PM)
Work on Roddy Road is now expected to be completed Wednesday, Sept. 30. Check back for further updates. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 29, 2009 - 3:33 PM)
ROAD UPDATE: Roddy Road expected to reopen before noon on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Check back for the latest. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 28, 2009 - 5:05 PM)
REMINDER: Ascension Parish weekly emergency siren test set for noon today. This is only a test, but there may be a quiz later. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 28, 2009 - 9:37 AM)
Check out Parish President Tommy Martinez and Council Chairman Pat Bell on 2une In Tuesday morning with Whitney Vann. http://bit.ly/1343Mg Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 22, 2009 - 4:22 PM)
REMINDER: Weekly Ascension Parish emergency siren test set for noon today. As they say, this is only a test. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 21, 2009 - 10:31 AM)
Parish Council meeting tonight, 7 p.m. Gonzales Courthouse. LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri to be honored. Watch live on Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 17, 2009 - 6:07 PM)
REMINDER: Weekly Ascension Parish emergency siren test set for noon Monday. As they say, this is only a test. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 14, 2009 - 11:19 AM)
Listen up: Ascension OEP Director Rick Webre to be featured on "Of Interest to You," 7 a.m. Sunday on WJBO, WFMF, WYNK, WSKR and KRVE. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 12, 2009 - 1:20 AM)
Remember, all parish offices will be closed Monday.
Also Monday, weekly siren test goes on as planned at noon. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 06, 2009 - 2:46 AM)
Recycling Road Show, Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Prairieville Wal-Mart parking lot. For list of approved items, CLICK HERE: http://bit.ly/7w6of Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 03, 2009 - 4:57 PM)
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT ... 7 p.m., Donaldsonville Courthouse. See it live on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 03, 2009 - 10:13 AM)
Lots of media coverage on parish storm preps: generators, mobile oxygen, etc. Check The Advocate, Citizen, WAFB, WVLA and WBRZ Web sites. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (September 01, 2009 - 8:45 AM)
MEETING CHANGE: East Ascension Drainage Meeting moved to 6 p.m. Mon, Sept. 14 because of Labor Day holiday. Courthouse in Gonzales. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 27, 2009 - 9:12 AM)
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT ... 7 p.m., Gonzales Courthouse. See it live on Cable Ch. 21. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 20, 2009 - 10:07 AM)
Ascension Parish and President Tommy Martinez lead this article from 1012corridor.com, the Web site for 1012 Magazine. http://bit.ly/PKAOG Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 19, 2009 - 11:29 AM)
ROAD WATCH: LA 934 (Black Bayou Road) has been reopened after being closed over the weekend for drainage improvements. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 17, 2009 - 12:09 PM)
Tune in: Ascension Parish Planning & Development Director Ricky Compton to be on radio at 7 a.m. Sunday on WYNK, WJBO, WFMF, KRVE and WSKR. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 14, 2009 - 10:01 AM)
LA 934 (Black Bayou Rd.) closed from 6 a.m. Sat. through 5 a.m. Mon. just west of LA 431. For more details, click here. http://bit.ly/eyQik Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 13, 2009 - 3:41 PM)
DPW says Roddy Road will not re-open as hoped in time for the start of school Wed. Construction will continue into September as scheduled. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 11, 2009 - 8:39 PM)
Ascension Parish is now offering Flag Football for boys & girls, ages 5-12, Sundays at Lamar-Dixon. Details on our Web site. Register Now! Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 10, 2009 - 12:48 PM)
Two public hearings set Aug. 17 and 18 to discuss use of funds from Louisiana Recovery Authority. Click for more info. http://bit.ly/1EzOSw Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 10, 2009 - 9:21 AM)
Parish Purchasing office in process of moving to 120 E. Railroad Street in Gonzales. Office will resume normal operations Monday. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 06, 2009 - 2:56 PM)
Final public hearing of first round on Ascension Parish Comprehensive Plan, tonight at 6:30 in Donaldsonville. Be there. http://bit.ly/MVcuV Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 05, 2009 - 11:15 AM)
Great turnout at first Ascension Parish Comprehensive Plan public meeting Mon. 2nd meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tue. in Geismar. http://bit.ly/MVcuV Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 04, 2009 - 12:47 PM)
LA 621 reopened both ways after repaving work was completed Monday at the LA 73 intersection. Still road work in area, so use caution. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 04, 2009 - 9:00 AM)
First Ascension Parish Comprehensive Plan public meeting tonight, 6:30, at DPW HQ Gonzales. Click for full schedule. http://bit.ly/EMgXP Ascension Parish, Louisiana (August 03, 2009 - 9:32 AM)
LA 73 update: Road is open again at KCS railroad crossing. Work to replace crossing finished earlier than scheduled. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 31, 2009 - 12:05 PM)
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT: 7 p.m., Donaldsonville. Meeting was moved up from Aug. 6. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 30, 2009 - 10:03 AM)
Ascension Parish to hold series of public meetings on Comprehensive Plan. Click link for dates, times and locations. http://bit.ly/NwpDe Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 29, 2009 - 5:28 PM)
Recycling Road Show rolls Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Prairieville Wal-Mart. Click the link to see list of approved items. http://bit.ly/6yDmw Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 29, 2009 - 10:52 AM)
LA 73 to close at railroad crossing near Airline Highway from 7 a.m. Wed.-6 p.m. Friday. Click for alterante routes. http://bit.ly/CnSVH Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 27, 2009 - 11:02 AM)
LA 427 is again open, according to DOTD. Road was closed Wed. and Thurs. to replace the railroad crossing. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 24, 2009 - 9:40 AM)
Gov. Jindal visited St. Amant on Wed. and brought a big check for Ascension Parish. Check out the story and photos. http://bit.ly/6yDmw Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 23, 2009 - 4:31 PM)
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE: Parish Council to hold special meeting to discuss changes to Home Rule Charter, 5 p.m. Tue. at Gonzales courthouse. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 21, 2009 - 11:19 AM)
LA 427 to close at railroad crossing, from 7 a.m. Wednesday through 6 p.m. Thursday. Use LA 42, US 61 as alternate routes. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 20, 2009 - 5:13 PM)
Parish President Tommy Martinez lifts burn ban within Ascension Parish effective immediately. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 17, 2009 - 11:51 AM)
Parish Council meeting tonight, 7 p.m. at Courthouse in Gonzales. Channel 21 will provide live coverage. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 16, 2009 - 3:27 PM)
Right lane of I-10 eastbound near LA 30 interchange now reopened after road work there Wednesday. Ascension Parish, Louisiana (July 16, 2009 - 10:54 AM)
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Ascension Parish
208 E. Railroad Ave. Gonzales, LA 70737 225-621-5709