Ascension Parish News

• 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)
• September Recycling Road Show this Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Prairieville Wal-Mart. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/090310pr2.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (September 03, 2010 - 9:53 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)
• Gonzales approves code law increase
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 24, 2010 - 1:28 AM)
• Panel drafts rules for no wake zones
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 24, 2010 - 1:28 AM)
• Relief well for blown-out rig begins
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 22, 2010 - 1:58 AM)
• Relief rig nearly ready
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 21, 2010 - 2:07 AM)
• Sorrento school slabs poured
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 21, 2010 - 2:07 AM)
• Around Ascension for August 20, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 20, 2010 - 1:13 AM)
• Lawsuits filed in well blowout
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 20, 2010 - 1:13 AM)
• Vacherie man, 25, shot to death
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 19, 2010 - 1:54 PM)
• Work advances to cap spewing well
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 19, 2010 - 1:54 PM)
• 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)
• Man accused in drug case
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 18, 2010 - 1:03 AM)
• EBR leader defends work of transportation group
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 18, 2010 - 1:03 AM)
• Troopers arrest Gonzales woman after La. 621 wreck
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 17, 2010 - 8:32 PM)
• 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)
• 14 seek treatment because of blowout
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 17, 2010 - 12:16 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)
• Around Livingston for August 16, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 16, 2010 - 9:47 AM)
• Unruly well affects sugar cane, people
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 15, 2010 - 1:08 AM)
• Sausage, hog head cheese products recalled
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 14, 2010 - 4:14 PM)
• Controlled-burn efforts fall short; well still gushing
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 14, 2010 - 9:33 AM)
• Workers try to block oil drainage
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 13, 2010 - 1:58 AM)
• Fourth case of West Nile reported in Ascension Parish. Citizens urged to take precautions against mosquitoes. http://bit.ly/d1sdDq
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 12, 2010 - 10:56 AM)
• Donaldsonville close to fixing road problem
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 12, 2010 - 1:01 AM)
• Exploratory well blows near La. 70
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 12, 2010 - 1:00 AM)
• Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. to establish new operation in Geismar
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 11, 2010 - 1:30 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)
• Officials: Road closing needs work
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 11, 2010 - 2:10 AM)
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  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 10, 2010 - 11:48 AM)
• Gonzales City Council approves engineer job
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 10, 2010 - 1:36 AM)
• SEVERE WEATHER WARNING issued for Ascension Parish until 3:45 p.m. Storms capable of producing strong winds, tornadoes.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 09, 2010 - 4:30 PM)
• Ascension backs limited moratorium
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 08, 2010 - 4:16 PM)
• Parish Council puts library tax renewals on Nov. 2 ballot. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/080610pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 06, 2010 - 11:54 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)
• CoA Calendar for Aug. 5, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 05, 2010 - 10:05 AM)
• Nursing students get a taste of work world
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 05, 2010 - 10:05 AM)
• Dixie World Series opens Friday
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 05, 2010 - 10:05 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)
• Board, city to talk school conversion
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 04, 2010 - 12:50 AM)
• 1 dead, 1 critical after crash
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 03, 2010 - 12:31 AM)
• Library tax issue may get on ballot
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 03, 2010 - 12:31 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)
• Around Livingston for August 2, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 02, 2010 - 1:43 AM)
• St. James upgrades, rebuilds
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 01, 2010 - 12:56 AM)
• Parish asking those with medical issues to sign up with Ascension Parish's Special Medical Needs Registry. http://bit.ly/cJHSuB
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 30, 2010 - 12:21 PM)
• Around Ascension for July 30, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 30, 2010 - 1:55 AM)
• Probation-parole officers reaffirm oaths
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 29, 2010 - 2:17 AM)
• Dads hunch pays with 'sweet' pear
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 29, 2010 - 2:17 AM)
• St. James talks growth, land use
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 28, 2010 - 1:08 AM)
• Man accused of child porn on computer
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 28, 2010 - 1:08 AM)
• Railroad crossing repairs at La. 70 to resume today
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 27, 2010 - 1:31 PM)
• All-inclusive park wins support
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 27, 2010 - 1:31 PM)
• 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)
• Around the State for July 25, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 25, 2010 - 12:12 AM)
• Robbery suspect sentenced to 25 years in home attack
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 24, 2010 - 1:34 AM)
• 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)
• Around Ascension for July 23, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 23, 2010 - 8:51 AM)
• Sock Hop set Friday
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 22, 2010 - 5:26 PM)
• Dorsey donation helps Olympians parents
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 22, 2010 - 1:28 AM)
• Railroad crossing work to close La. 70
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 22, 2010 - 1:28 AM)
• Volunteers dedicated to cause
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 22, 2010 - 1:28 AM)
• ROAD WORK CORRECTION: Work on LA 70 scheduled for July 22-25. http://bit.ly/9kWEEO
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 21, 2010 - 4:45 PM)
• Ascension board OKs health education plan
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 21, 2010 - 1:55 AM)
• http://bit.ly/dtAhFn Poll: Ascension seen as Capital Region's strongest housing market via @brbizreport
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 19, 2010 - 8:55 AM)
• Swamp Pop fest draws fans, aids cause
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 18, 2010 - 12:32 AM)
• Man hit, killed while lying in road
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 17, 2010 - 2:06 AM)
• Deaths bring charges of negligent homicide
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 16, 2010 - 12:28 AM)
• Stuff the Bus fills eight buses
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 15, 2010 - 6:11 PM)
• ROAD UPDATE: Railroad crossing repairs to close southbound LA 70 west of Sunshine Bridge, June 22-25. http://bit.ly/9kWEEO
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 15, 2010 - 5:44 PM)
• Parish Council meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Gonzales. See it live on Cable Ch. 21.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 15, 2010 - 8:55 AM)
• Appointments made to commissions
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 15, 2010 - 1:36 AM)
• Ascension to build skate park
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 15, 2010 - 1:36 AM)
• Dancing for a cause
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 14, 2010 - 4:30 PM)
• St. James Parish committee starts land-use meetings
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 14, 2010 - 12:20 AM)
• Horse euthanized after discovery of viruses
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 13, 2010 - 7:44 PM)
• ROAD UPDATE: Work to affect LA 73 from US 61 to EBR parish line starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday. http://bit.ly/d9ZDBD
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 13, 2010 - 5:53 PM)
• Latest rounds of Master Plan meetings set for August and September. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/071310pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 13, 2010 - 4:33 PM)
• Subdivisions affected by proposed sewer rate increase
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 13, 2010 - 12:29 PM)
• Drainage work hits snag
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 13, 2010 - 12:46 AM)
• Siren test today at noon. Grab your vuvuzuelas (World Cup air horns) and join in!
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 12, 2010 - 9:28 AM)
• St. James Parish seeks to update nonprofit list
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 12, 2010 - 8:08 AM)
• Property tax rates approved
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 09, 2010 - 5:33 PM)
• BP to lease Lamar-Dixon for storage
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 09, 2010 - 3:04 PM)
• REMINDER: Recycling Road Show is this Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wal-Mart in Prairieville.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 09, 2010 - 9:17 AM)
• Council on Aging for July 8, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 08, 2010 - 1:11 AM)
• School work has new chief busy
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 08, 2010 - 1:11 AM)
• Donaldsonville parties
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 08, 2010 - 1:11 AM)
• Ascension Council backs recreation plan
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 05, 2010 - 12:20 AM)
• Donaldsonville sewer creates big hole
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 03, 2010 - 12:32 AM)
• Ascension council OKs partner proposals
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 02, 2010 - 3:25 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)
• Recycling event rescheduled July 10
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 01, 2010 - 12:46 AM)
• Aunt Gertie turns 100 with presidential acclaim
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 01, 2010 - 12:46 AM)
• Founders reflect on newest center
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 01, 2010 - 12:46 AM)
• Recycling Road Show moving to July 10 because of holiday weekend. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/062810pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 30, 2010 - 5:33 PM)
• Work to connect jail sewage begins
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 30, 2010 - 1:21 AM)
• Black bear hit, killed by car on La. 70
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 29, 2010 - 2:15 AM)
• Parish OEP officials monitoring Tropical Storm Alex. No concerns for Louisiana at this time.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 28, 2010 - 2:58 PM)
• Drainage district sues consultant
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 27, 2010 - 2:18 AM)
• Residents sound off on master plan
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 26, 2010 - 1:51 AM)
• Around Ascension for June 25, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 25, 2010 - 12:47 AM)
• Grill group wins land sale
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 25, 2010 - 12:47 AM)
• Sammy's Grill bids on Warren land
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 24, 2010 - 1:15 PM)
• Briefs for June 24, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 24, 2010 - 1:04 AM)
• Snow falls at summer camp
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 24, 2010 - 1:04 AM)
• Ascension plan set for final review
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 23, 2010 - 1:00 AM)
• Boards May tax revenue falls
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 23, 2010 - 1:00 AM)
• Auction to split historic site
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 21, 2010 - 1:49 AM)
• Attorneys: Oilfield worker gets $15 million settlement
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 20, 2010 - 1:19 AM)
• Ascension council wants vote on tax renewal
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 19, 2010 - 1:22 AM)
• Fire safety encouraged
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 19, 2010 - 1:22 AM)
• Around Ascension for June 18, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 18, 2010 - 11:30 AM)
• Council boots land rules
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 18, 2010 - 11:30 AM)
• Parish Council meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Gonzales. Watch it live on Cable Ch. 21.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 17, 2010 - 10:12 AM)
• Ascension landfill gets oil leak waste
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 17, 2010 - 12:39 AM)
• Ascension students vying in rodeo finals
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 17, 2010 - 12:39 AM)
• Group studying life (and murder) of Jews
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 17, 2010 - 12:39 AM)
• Commuters warned of Ascension road closures
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 16, 2010 - 5:50 PM)
• 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)
• Railroad crossing repairs impacting three Ascension Parish roadways this week. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/061610pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 16, 2010 - 3:13 PM)
• Gonzales park access partially restricted
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 15, 2010 - 2:15 AM)
• Givers of care shuffle
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 14, 2010 - 2:27 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)
• Deputy booked with evidence tampering
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 12, 2010 - 11:57 PM)
• Around Ascension for June 11, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 11, 2010 - 2:23 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)
• St. Amant senior wins pageant
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 10, 2010 - 12:35 AM)
• Local family has a rodeo tradition
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 10, 2010 - 12:35 AM)
• Theater announces cast for Gypsy
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 09, 2010 - 5:30 PM)
• Veteran praises service groups
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 09, 2010 - 5:30 PM)
• Someone once said come blow your horn(s), so we will ... emergency siren test today at noon.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 07, 2010 - 8:46 AM)
• Check out Ascension Parish's new Mass Casualty Response Unit, the first of its kind in Louisiana. http://bit.ly/coGUl1
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 04, 2010 - 9:11 AM)
• Parish Council meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Donaldsonville. See it live on Cable Ch. 21.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 03, 2010 - 12:17 PM)
• It's hurricane season again. Check out our link to all your storm preparedness information on our Web site. http://bit.ly/bGeiq7
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (June 02, 2010 - 2:38 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)
• Police book teacher on battery count
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 28, 2010 - 12:22 AM)
• E. Ascension teacher arrested in simple battery
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 27, 2010 - 5:37 PM)
• Science teaching program has 1st grad
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 27, 2010 - 10:39 AM)
• Credibility leads sheriff to hire Matis
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 27, 2010 - 10:39 AM)
• Local Marine to train at Camp LeJeune
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 26, 2010 - 6:49 PM)
• 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)
• Ascension businesses eligible for SBA loans in wake of oil spill. To find out more, click here: http://bit.ly/cwKjsr
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 25, 2010 - 3:00 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)
• Ascension Calendar for May 20, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 20, 2010 - 12:13 AM)
• Retiring Principal Burns lauded
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 20, 2010 - 12:13 AM)
• Board accepts bid to buy bonds
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 19, 2010 - 1:27 AM)
• Court rules against business
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 18, 2010 - 2:12 AM)
• Regular Monday emergency siren test scheduled for noon today.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 17, 2010 - 9:08 AM)
• Concert terms never settled
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 15, 2010 - 1:33 AM)
• 10 years in prison possible for illegal re-entry
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 14, 2010 - 6:53 PM)
• Around Ascension for May 14, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 14, 2010 - 1:22 AM)
• Briefs for May 13, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 13, 2010 - 1:03 AM)
• Students pitch celebrity causes
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 13, 2010 - 1:03 AM)
• Welcome John Vogt, new director of the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/051110pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 12, 2010 - 10:09 AM)
• Man booked in attempted murder
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 12, 2010 - 2:07 AM)
• Panel votes to keep speed bumps
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 12, 2010 - 2:07 AM)
• Lamar-Dixon gets 1st permanent manager
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 11, 2010 - 6:59 PM)
• Gonzales council introduces raise-reduction amendment
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 11, 2010 - 12:34 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)
• Mother's Day tea party
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 09, 2010 - 1:38 AM)
• Man dies in St. James accident
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 08, 2010 - 6:52 PM)
• Class of 10 exhumes 89 time capsule
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 08, 2010 - 5:17 AM)
• Council OKs fee discounts for center
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 08, 2010 - 5:17 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)
• Ascension Parish CAO Cedric Grant leaving to work for city of New Orleans. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/050510pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 06, 2010 - 9:04 AM)
• Hospital honors five for service
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 06, 2010 - 12:43 AM)
• Scary moment at pond jump
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 06, 2010 - 12:43 AM)
• Principal, teacher jump in pond to help student during annual senior pond jump day
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 05, 2010 - 5:32 PM)
• Principal jumps in pond to help student
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 05, 2010 - 1:28 PM)
• Ascension vote tallies confirmed
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 05, 2010 - 12:51 AM)
• 2 join Landrieu administration
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 05, 2010 - 12:51 AM)
• Going to Meylan, Day Seven, Part Two: Jambalaya in the Alps
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 04, 2010 - 4:42 PM)
• Going to Meylan, Day Eight: Au Revoir
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 04, 2010 - 4:42 PM)
• 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)
• Pump cooling system removal OKd
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 04, 2010 - 9:00 AM)
• Going to Meylan, Day Six, Part Two: "Clos du Capucins"
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 02, 2010 - 3:29 AM)
• Voters reject 8 charter proposals
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 02, 2010 - 1:04 AM)
• Election briefs from May 1 voting
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 02, 2010 - 1:04 AM)
• Parishes discuss joint aims
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (May 01, 2010 - 3:26 AM)
• 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)
• Around Ascension for April 30, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 30, 2010 - 12:31 AM)
• Going to Meylan, Day Five, Part One: Mountain-Top Experience
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 29, 2010 - 4:54 PM)
• 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)
• Physics inspires mural
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 29, 2010 - 1:00 AM)
• Assumption chamber asks parish for aid
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 29, 2010 - 1:00 AM)
• 3 arrested in Watson-area meth lab raid
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 28, 2010 - 5:30 PM)
• Going to Meylan, Day Four: A Day in Cerdon, Part One
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 28, 2010 - 12:26 PM)
• 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)
• Houma police arrest teenage carjacking suspect
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 28, 2010 - 2:26 AM)
• Going to Meylan, Day Three: "Nous sommes arriv!"
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 27, 2010 - 12:55 PM)
• Panel hears proposal on Lamar-Dixon fees
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 27, 2010 - 1:42 AM)
• La. 429 in Ascension closed Wed.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 26, 2010 - 8:49 PM)
• 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)
• Going to Meylan, Day Two: My Lord, what a morning!
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 25, 2010 - 5:01 PM)
• Parishes look to loop options
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 25, 2010 - 12:56 AM)
• Going to Meylan, Day One: Weather delays
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 24, 2010 - 10:32 PM)
• Prairieville man convicted of kidnapping
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 24, 2010 - 2:24 AM)
• Drug cases in jeopardy
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 23, 2010 - 2:24 AM)
• Wheeled athlete ready to compete
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 22, 2010 - 4:04 PM)
• Going to Meylan
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 22, 2010 - 1:30 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)
• Panel recommends site for new school
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 21, 2010 - 1:17 AM)
• Martinez resigns from BR Loop panel
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 20, 2010 - 2:56 PM)
• Martinez leaves Capital Area Expressway Authority
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 20, 2010 - 12:24 PM)
• Drainage taxes on May 1 ballot
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 20, 2010 - 2:18 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)
• Board moves to start drainage
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 19, 2010 - 3:32 AM)
• Growing opposition casts doubt on viability of project
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 18, 2010 - 2:02 AM)
• Ascension park progress detailed
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 17, 2010 - 2:04 AM)
• Acadian Waste Disposal donates $5,000 to Oak Grove Community Park renovations. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/041610pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 16, 2010 - 12:32 PM)
• Roundabout cost increases
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 16, 2010 - 12:15 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)
• Proposed vehicular roundabout may be relocated
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 15, 2010 - 4:59 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)
• Police Jury to discuss funding for firefighting
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 15, 2010 - 9:16 AM)
• Two former deputies sue Assumption sheriff in firings
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 15, 2010 - 9:16 AM)
• Fire Board to examine millage funds
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 14, 2010 - 9:33 PM)
• Sorrento council delays on lease
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 14, 2010 - 12:45 AM)
• Speed bumps have some people shaken up
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 13, 2010 - 10:16 PM)
• Armed intruders burglarize Independence residence
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 13, 2010 - 7:41 PM)
• Traffic concerns delay installation of signal
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 13, 2010 - 1:21 AM)
• Spring cleaning our emergency sirens with a test toot at noon today.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 12, 2010 - 9:07 AM)
• Officer put on leave pending investigation
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 11, 2010 - 2:00 PM)
• Suspect in EBRSO deputy shooting kills self
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 09, 2010 - 6:40 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)
• Around Ascension for April 9, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 09, 2010 - 1:11 AM)
• Ascension tax collections still falling
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 08, 2010 - 10:16 PM)
• Terrorist attack on U.S. predicted
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 08, 2010 - 7:54 PM)
• Assumption board OKs layoff policy
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 08, 2010 - 12:11 AM)
• Assumption board passes layoff vote
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 07, 2010 - 9:48 PM)
• 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)
• Pujol to lead Ascension schools
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 07, 2010 - 1:59 AM)
• Pujol new Ascension school superintendent
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 06, 2010 - 9:15 PM)
• 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)
• Billing glitches prompt lawsuit
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 06, 2010 - 1:19 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)
• Council rejects added lots
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 03, 2010 - 1:35 AM)
• School location contested
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 03, 2010 - 1:35 AM)
• Not all board members agree on school site
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 02, 2010 - 7:03 PM)
• Ascension to buy sewage treatment plant
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 02, 2010 - 6:22 PM)
• Ascension council rejects subdivision expansion
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 02, 2010 - 4:37 PM)
• Around Ascension for Apr. 2, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 02, 2010 - 9:23 AM)
• Man sought for attempted kidnapping
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 01, 2010 - 1:36 PM)
• 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)
• RPCC gets lots of help with health fair
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 01, 2010 - 12:16 AM)
• City, contractor agree to drop claims over spill
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (April 01, 2010 - 12:16 AM)
• Assumption school layoffs proposed
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 31, 2010 - 1:09 AM)
• Council debates recreation change
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 30, 2010 - 9:59 AM)
• Gonzales budget reflects less revenue
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 30, 2010 - 9:59 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)
• Around Ascension for March 26, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 26, 2010 - 1:47 AM)
• Donaldsonville council cancels meeting
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 25, 2010 - 5:20 PM)
• 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)
• Man killed in early-morning accident
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 25, 2010 - 2:52 PM)
• Volunteer treasures award
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 25, 2010 - 12:11 AM)
• Council debates recreation change
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 25, 2010 - 12:11 AM)
• Donaldsonville council holds special session
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 24, 2010 - 7:35 PM)
• Bandidos gang in turmoil after arrests
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 24, 2010 - 2:24 AM)
• 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)
• La. 73 bids come in under estimate
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 23, 2010 - 2:28 AM)
• Council proposes district to serve east Ascension
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 20, 2010 - 12:48 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)
• Protester outnumbered 500 to one
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 19, 2010 - 12:48 AM)
• Parish Council meeting tonight in Gonzales. Watch it live on Cable Ch. 21.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 18, 2010 - 9:12 AM)
• Briefs for March 18, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 18, 2010 - 1:04 AM)
• Controversial play helps students learn
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 18, 2010 - 1:04 AM)
• Site recommended for Ascension school
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 17, 2010 - 2:18 AM)
• Ascension residents criticize growth plan
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 16, 2010 - 2:40 PM)
• 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)
• Ascension panel votes for inmate labor at center
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 13, 2010 - 4:40 PM)
• Man kills wife, child then self
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 12, 2010 - 8:36 PM)
• Livingston Sheriff's Office confirms multiple deaths in French Settlement
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 12, 2010 - 6:24 PM)
• Around Ascension for March 12, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 12, 2010 - 1:26 AM)
• Briefs for March 11, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 11, 2010 - 10:25 AM)
• Ascension panel supports new plan for development
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 11, 2010 - 10:25 AM)
• Council split over management decision
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 10, 2010 - 5:23 PM)
• Gonzales may get data center
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 10, 2010 - 2:57 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)
• Gonzales awards station contract
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 09, 2010 - 2:43 AM)
• 9 firms hired for Ascension school improvements
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 08, 2010 - 2:19 PM)
• 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)
• Ascension approves sewer project at jail
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 07, 2010 - 3:06 AM)
• Ascension council rejects board action to end center lease
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 06, 2010 - 1:19 AM)
• Ascension council objects to lease proposal
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 05, 2010 - 1:18 PM)
• Recycling Road Show set for Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wal-Mart on Airline in Prairieville.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 05, 2010 - 9:58 AM)
• Around Ascension for March 5, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 05, 2010 - 1:22 AM)
• Man arrested in threats to museum
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 05, 2010 - 1:22 AM)
• Parish Council meeting tonight in Donaldsonville. Catch it live at 6 p.m. on Cable Ch. 21.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 04, 2010 - 12:44 PM)
• Kenner man arrested in threatening email case
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 04, 2010 - 11:56 AM)
• Program links parents and leaders
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 04, 2010 - 2:20 AM)
• Defrauded firm gets top rating for Ascension job
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 04, 2010 - 2:20 AM)
• Interview set for Ascension school hopefuls
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (March 03, 2010 - 5:52 PM)
• 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)
• Teacher Advancement Program raises scores in Ascension
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 28, 2010 - 11:44 AM)
• Around Ascension for Feb. 26, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 27, 2010 - 1:50 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)
• Tugboat hits Sunshine bridge overnight
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 25, 2010 - 1:08 PM)
• Claims of false information used in arrests investigated
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 24, 2010 - 12:01 PM)
• Boil water advisory has been lifted for affected area near Donaldsonville.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 23, 2010 - 2:19 PM)
• Planner seeks land ordinance change
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 23, 2010 - 1:36 PM)
• Ascension planner seeks land ordinance change
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 23, 2010 - 12:29 PM)
• Deputies seek thief of cancer donation jar
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 23, 2010 - 11:23 AM)
• Boil water advisory in west Ascension
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 22, 2010 - 11:33 AM)
• Boil water advisory in effect until further notice for small area near Donaldsonville. http://bit.ly/alh0yD
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 22, 2010 - 10:05 AM)
• Ascension exempts facilities tax
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 19, 2010 - 11:45 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)
• One driver killed in two-vehicle crash
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 18, 2010 - 10:35 PM)
• Parish Council meeting tonight. See it live at 6 p.m. on Cable Ch. 21.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 18, 2010 - 3:05 PM)
• Panel gets development plan update
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 18, 2010 - 11:47 AM)
• Lafourche deputies seek man in attack on woman
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 16, 2010 - 11:36 AM)
• Ascension Parish offices, departments to close Tuesday for Mardi Gras. We'll reopen Wednesday morning. Enjoy the celebration!
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 15, 2010 - 12:49 PM)
• Roads open after overnight clean-up
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 15, 2010 - 10:55 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)
• Ascension sales tax revenues fall
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 13, 2010 - 1:59 AM)
• Man arrested in La. on Miss. sex-assault charge
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 12, 2010 - 11:16 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)
• Official: BASF receptive to sewer site donation
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 11, 2010 - 4:43 AM)
• Krewe of Hambonz grows
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 11, 2010 - 1:27 AM)
• 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)
• Help sought finding man missing for 2 years
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 09, 2010 - 1:40 AM)
• Siren test at noon today, but we'll just say it's part of the ongoing Saints celebration.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 08, 2010 - 10:13 AM)
• Ascension OKs bid for hurricane debris removal project
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 06, 2010 - 2:16 AM)
• Prairieville Fire Chief Mark Stewart is in Haiti aiding with the earthquake recovery effort. http://bit.ly/9Dtowb
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 05, 2010 - 8:53 AM)
• Council joins tax move for facilities
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 05, 2010 - 2:28 AM)
• Parish Council meeting: tonight at 6 p.m., Donaldsonville. See it live on Cable Ch. 21.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 04, 2010 - 9:49 AM)
• St. Amant Volunteers for St. Jude donate $15,000 to hospital
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 04, 2010 - 1:55 AM)
• Reward offered in robbery of store
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 04, 2010 - 1:55 AM)
• Hiring agenda for superintendent set up
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 03, 2010 - 1:49 AM)
• Geismar man indicted in robbery
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 02, 2010 - 1:30 AM)
• Donaldsonville delays vote on tax for May 1 ballot; technical error cited
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (February 01, 2010 - 2:24 PM)
• Sheriff: Student took alcohol, gun to school
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 28, 2010 - 3:20 AM)
• Start of construction on Roddy Rd. turn lane delayed from Jan. 25 to Feb. 1. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/012710pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 27, 2010 - 5:20 PM)
• Panel backs hires for new litter court
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 26, 2010 - 1:27 AM)
• 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)
• Council limits funding commitment
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 23, 2010 - 1:33 AM)
• Around Ascension for Jan. 22, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 22, 2010 - 5:00 PM)
• WATER UPDATE: Boil water order lifted for ACUD No. 1 residents on West Bank. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/012110pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 21, 2010 - 2:23 PM)
• 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)
• Sorrento council, developer spar over security pledge
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 21, 2010 - 1:21 AM)
• Jan. 20: Boil water order reinstated for Modeste, Smoke Bend and McCall. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/012010pr3.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 20, 2010 - 6:01 PM)
• Project hopefuls narrowed to 3
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 20, 2010 - 1:43 AM)
• Section of Roddy Rd. to close for construction starting Jan. 25. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/011910pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 19, 2010 - 6:00 PM)
• Last boil water advisory lifted in Ascension
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 19, 2010 - 1:11 AM)
• Guided growth planning favored
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 18, 2010 - 1:31 AM)
• Boil water notices lifted in Ascension
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 17, 2010 - 8:36 PM)
• JAN. 17 UPDATE: All boil water orders in Ascension Parish have now been rescinded.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 17, 2010 - 12:55 PM)
• Ascension sales tax revenue still falling
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 16, 2010 - 9:44 PM)
• 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)
• Around Ascension for Jan. 15, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 15, 2010 - 2:17 AM)
• Gonzales faces planned power outages
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 14, 2010 - 6:25 PM)
• Entergy to shut down power for city of Gonzales late Thursday for repairs. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/011410pr2.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 14, 2010 - 4:40 PM)
• WATER UPDATE: Boil water order lifted for Donaldsonville. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/011410pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 14, 2010 - 12:42 PM)
• Water pressure slowly improving
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 14, 2010 - 11:28 AM)
• For the Jan. 13 update on the West Bank, Darrow water situation, click here: http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/011310pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 13, 2010 - 4:52 PM)
• 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)
• Water outage hits Donaldsonville area
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 13, 2010 - 6:53 AM)
• Water outage hits area
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 13, 2010 - 1:19 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)
• Turn-lane work to get started
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 12, 2010 - 3:15 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 plan takes shape
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 10, 2010 - 8:40 AM)
• Man sentenced in robberies
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 09, 2010 - 7:16 PM)
• Don't forget: Final Master Plan public hearings Monday in Donaldsonville, Tuesday in Gonzales. http://bit.ly/78WLce
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 08, 2010 - 11:13 AM)
• WINTER WEATHER UPDATE, 6 a.m.: All roads, bridges in Ascension Parish open ... Sunshine Bridge open ... schools are closed today.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 08, 2010 - 7:14 AM)
• Around Ascension for Jan. 8, 2010
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 08, 2010 - 1:55 AM)
• WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: Ascension Parish schools are closed for Friday, Jan. 9. Stay tuned for road updates.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 07, 2010 - 6:09 PM)
• Ascension deputies seek armed robber
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 07, 2010 - 2:04 AM)
• Parish Council meeting at 6 p.m. tonight in Donaldsonville. See it live on Cable Ch. 21.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 06, 2010 - 8:57 AM)
• Panel narrows school sites
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 06, 2010 - 2:07 AM)
• Just posted winter weather safety tips on AscensionParish.net. Check them out: http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/wintersafety.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 05, 2010 - 4:42 PM)
• Town OKs sewer extension
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 05, 2010 - 1:26 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)
• Lockport woman booked in dog case
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (January 01, 2010 - 7:53 PM)
• Youths learn about Kwanzaa
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 31, 2009 - 2:03 AM)
• Ascension Parish accepting Christmas trees in January http://post.ly/GfMe
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 30, 2009 - 12:32 PM)
• Recycling Road Show Jan. 9 http://post.ly/GfFn
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 30, 2009 - 12:13 PM)
• Twitter, Facebook test http://post.ly/Geyb
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 30, 2009 - 11:26 AM)
• Around Ascension for Dec. 25, 2009
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 29, 2009 - 5:14 PM)
• Twitter test http://post.ly/GTVN
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 28, 2009 - 5:53 PM)
• 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)
• First 2010 Parish Council meeting to move to Jan. 6. Other council news: http://www.ascensionparish.net//downloads/pio/121809pr2.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 18, 2009 - 12:32 PM)
• FRIDAY UPDATE: The latest on road closures and river stages. Amite River and Diversion Canal remain closed. http://bit.ly/5TWU5P
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 18, 2009 - 12:15 PM)
• Ascension Parish offices to operate on abbreviated schedule during holidays. http://www.ascensionparish.net/index.php
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 18, 2009 - 11:45 AM)
• Parish Council meeting tonight, 6 p.m. live on Cable Ch. 21.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 17, 2009 - 4:08 PM)
• WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Roads, rivers, and more rain on the way Thursday. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/121609pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 16, 2009 - 2:29 PM)
• 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)
• Road update, 3 p.m.: Flash flood warning ... See http://www.ascensionparish.net for road closures ... Entrance to Pelican Point reopened.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 14, 2009 - 4:10 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)
• Flood update: Water remains high in some areas, but most roads have reopened. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/120909pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 09, 2009 - 11:54 AM)
• Some Ascension Parish roads reopen, new river levels and more info. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/120809pr2.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 08, 2009 - 5:43 PM)
• More road closures in Ascension. Click here for the updated list ... http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/120809pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 08, 2009 - 1:59 PM)
• Numerous road closures, and a flood watch for Ascension Parish. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/120809pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (December 08, 2009 - 12:54 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)
• Parish Council passes amended 2009 and 2010 budgets, sets Home Rule Charter election for May 1, 2010. http://www.ascensionparish.net.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (November 20, 2009 - 12:15 PM)
• Friendly reminder No. 2: Ascension Parish to hold TV/Electronics Collection Day, 8 a.m.-noon at Ascension Civic Center, Sorrento.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (November 20, 2009 - 9:04 AM)
• Reminder No. 1: Free Blood pressure and glucose screenings, 8-10 a.m., Friday at Ascension Parish Health Unit in Gonzales.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (November 19, 2009 - 9:59 AM)
• Ascension Parish honors its Veterans. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/111209pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (November 12, 2009 - 12:33 PM)
• Ascension Parish honors veterans; Parish offices to close Wed. for Veterans Day. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/111009pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (November 10, 2009 - 6:11 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)
• Bring your old TVs and electronics to our special recycling event on Nov. 21. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/110309pr2.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (November 04, 2009 - 6:16 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)
• Ascension Parish Health Unit to offer blood pressure, glucose testing. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/100709pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (October 07, 2009 - 2:29 PM)
• Everything you need to know about trick-or-treat regulations in Ascension this Halloween: http://bit.ly/oZxUY
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (October 07, 2009 - 10:48 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)
• River stages: No Ascension waterways at flood stage as of 7 a.m. Follow updates here: http://la.water.usgs.gov/AscensionParishFlood.html.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (October 05, 2009 - 9:09 AM)
• Recycling Road Show set for Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Prairieville Wal-Mart. Click here for accepted items: http://bit.ly/6yDmw
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (October 02, 2009 - 9:24 AM)
• 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)
• Ascension Parish fire fighters ask for your help to clear obstructions from around fire hydrants. http://bit.ly/eNknI
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (September 24, 2009 - 2:31 PM)
• Parish Council meetings moving to 6 p.m. starting in November. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/092209pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (September 22, 2009 - 5:26 PM)
• 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)
• Gov. Jindal honors veterans in Ascension Parish. See link for story, photos. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/091709pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (September 17, 2009 - 6:10 PM)
• 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)
• Thursday is Paul Mainieri Day in Ascension Parish. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/091609pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (September 17, 2009 - 12:47 AM)
• 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)
• ROAD WORK: Henry Road at LA 73 to close for approximately one month starting Sept. 14. Click http://www.ascensionparish.net for more information.
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (September 08, 2009 - 9:59 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)
• Ascension becomes first parish in Louisiana with its own mobile oxygen unit. http://www.ascensionparish.net/downloads/pio/082809pr.pdf
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (August 28, 2009 - 12:24 PM)
• 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)
• LA 621 eastbound to close Monday for roadwork; westbound lane open with restrictions. Click link for more info. http://bit.ly/29UFc6
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 30, 2009 - 12:40 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)
• Ascension Parish Council to hold special meeting July 21, moves Aug. 6 meeting to July 30. http://tinyurl.com/maj26e
  Ascension Parish, Louisiana  (July 17, 2009 - 12:17 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)