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Louisiana hospital closes after licenses revoked
Prairieville (La.) Family Hospital closed April 29 after the Louisiana Department of Health determined that the hospital violated state hospital laws and regulations and revoked its license. In a March 20 letter to Prairieville Family Hospital, obtained by Becker's, the state DOH detailed that the hospital had violated a state...
Heavy storms likely this morning, low risk for severe weather
Heavy storms are slowly moving through Acadiana this Monday morning. Flash flooding is possible along with a low threat for severe weather. A Severe Thunderstorm WATCH is in effect until 9:00 am. Much of the area could receive 3 to 5″ inches of rain with isolated higher amounts of over 6″ inches. Do not drive […]
FIRST ALERT: Storms likely today; some possibly strong with locally heavy rainfall
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Severe Thunderstorm Watch: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 9 a.m. for areas near and west of metro Baton Rouge. Storms slowly moving eastward through the morning will be capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and even isolated tornadoes. It is possible that the watch may be extended eastward at some point this morning.
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of April 18-25
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of April 18-25: Mahogany Landry, 21, Address Unknown, Gonzales was arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Timothy Kyles, 41, 40162 Ronda Ave, Prairieville was charged w/ Theft ($5-25,000);. J’Sinn Bazille, 20, 17214 Wisdom Dr, Baker was charged w/ Unlawful Handling...
City of Gonzales bids farewell to Mayor Barney Arceneaux after many years of service
The City of Gonzales celebrated longtime Mayor Barney Arceneaux who will step down to take a new role as executive director of the Louisiana Municipal Association. At the close of the business day April 26 at city hall, a farewell luncheon was enjoyed in celebration of Arceneaux's career, which includes the last 16 years as mayor.
Severe thunderstorms, flooding to hit parts of Louisiana. See the forecast for your city.
Parts of Louisiana are expected to face severe thunderstorms and heavy rain Monday, according to National Weather Service forecasters. Baton Rouge and Lafayette are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 a.m., while New Orleans is preparing for heavy rain. A flood warning remains in effect in Shreveport until further notice.
Victim of fatal shooting on Florida Street on Sunday identified by Baton Rouge police
The victim of a fatal shooting Sunday on Florida Street has been identified as 34-year-old Tedrick Davis, Baton Rouge police said. Responding officers found Davis had died at the scene from the shooting that happened at about 7:20 a.m. in the 1600 block of Florida Street. The motive and suspect...
Crime on the rise, time for new leadership in Gonzales PD
At the end of four terms, 16 years into his tenure as Gonzales’ Chief of Police, it is time for Sherman Jackson to go. The latest word is that Jackson will seek a fifth term on November 5, his hand-picked successor yet to move into Gonzales (and Tyson Dennis has little chance at winning the top law enforcement job in any event). Jackson has ignored his oath, and we will support his opponent(s) however possible in order to forcibly retire Jackson.
3 dead, 4 injured during violent weekend in Baton Rouge
Three people are dead and four others injured in a string of morning shootings this weekend in Baton Rouge. The violence started around 3:15 a.m. Saturday, when Daon Scott, 23, was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds at 5201 Longfellow Drive, according to Baton Rouge police. About two hours later,...
Red dust over Pelican Crossing has gotten worse
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - Neighborhoods near the non-operational aluminum plant, LAlumina, in Gonzales have spent two years getting covered in red dust, called Bauxite, a waste product of aluminum production. The plant closed due to bankruptcy two years ago and residents were told the plant was going to continue to...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new kayak launch in Gonzales
The City of Gonzales and Leadership Ascension's YakPak team and sponsors celebrated the opening of the new kayak launch at Jambalaya Park. According to the city's social media post on the ribbon-cutting ceremony, citizens can now rent a kayak from a self-serve kiosk located behind the pool at the park.
Gonzales Fire Protection tax renewed with 77% approval
Yesterday’s ballot included the renewal of a longstanding property tax funding Gonzales Fire Department. A paltry 8.5% turnout yielded better than a 3-1 approval when the votes were tallied last night. Only 648 citizens bothered to exercise the franchise, with 77% of them responding in the affirmative to:. Shall...
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