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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...
The Movie "Grilled Cheese" starring Michael B Jordan has finished filming in Donaldsonville
DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - A movie starring Michael B. Jordan has finished filming in Donaldsonville. The movie is titled “Grilled Cheese” and is not the first movie filmed in this location. In the past Donaldsonville has been the set of a lengthy list of movies, with the most...
Movie filming in Donaldsonville, festivals and hip-hop top Louisiana entertainment news
As filming of a Michael B. Jordan movie comes alive in Donaldsonville, a historic town is being transformed back to the 1930s. Enjoy a ‘dino-mite’ experience as the owners of Tea-Rex officially open a second location in Lafayette. And for all festival goers, make your experience easy- going with everything you need to know before attending Festival International. While in downtown Lafayette, check out the new 6,000-square-foot outdoor playground. Also in Louisiana entertainment this week, see...
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.
Donaldsonville residents may get a peek at famous actor as he shoots film in Ascension Parish
DONALDSONVILLE - If you're out and about in Ascension Parish, you might see a famous actor. Michael B. Jordan is officially in town for the filming of a new movie called "Grilled Cheese." When the film crew spoke with mayor Leroy Sullivan, they told him the location was perfect for...
St. Amant wins third straight state softball championship
It was a three-peat for St. Amant High School softball at the state tournament in Sulphur. In Division I nonselect, the third-seeded Gators from Ascension Parish took early control against fourth-seeded Ponchatoula and took a 7-2 win in the final played April 27 at Frasch Park. St. Amant finished the...
LDH to shut down Prairieville Family Hospital over failure to meet patient stay requirements
BATON ROUGE - With only a few days to spare, doctors and staff at Prairieville ER and Hospital, also known as Prairieville Family Hospital, will have to find new jobs. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) decided to revoke the hospital's license after the facility failed to meet the minimum requirements for an average patient's length of stay. The facility is also breaking state regulations by operating a free-standing emergency room, according to documents from the LDH.
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.
Woman arrested in connection to Pierre Part check forgery scheme
NAPOLEONVILLE — A Morgan City woman was arrested Thursday for an alleged check cashing scheme at a Pierre Part store that dated back months. Kristy Rulf, 46, turned herself in and was booked by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office on identity theft, bank fraud, access device fraud, forgery and monetary instrument abuse charges. Deputies have been investigating the forgery ring since Feb. 9.
Ascension Parish voters approve millage renewal for schools; City of Gonzales, Prairieville area fire district renewals pass
In the April 27 election, Ascension Parish voters approved a parishwide $110 million bond for public schools, a millage renewal for the City of Gonzales and a fire protection district millage renewal for the Prairieville area. "On behalf of Ascension Public Schools, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you...
Lutcher won its first LHSAA softball title in 15 years. See how a freshman led way
SULPHUR — Even though Lutcher was the No. 2 seed, there were reasons to cast the Bulldogs as underdogs in the Division II nonselect final at the LHSAA state softball tournament. Lutcher had not played in an LHSAA tourney final eight years. Their last title was in 2009. Facing...
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