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Teach for America Greater Baton Rouge's STEM demonstration day set for May 8 at Lowery Elementary School
Teach for America Greater Baton Rouge has scheduled May 8 at STEM Demonstration Day at Lowery Elementary School in Donaldsonville as a way to bring together local industry partners to showcase STEM careers to local students. According to a news release, the event was geared toward third to fifth grade...
Man found floating in Mississippi River went missing 2 months prior
GARYVILLE - Deputies in St. John Parish recovered a man's body from the Mississippi River on April 24 and have determined that the man went missing two months prior. According to the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office, Keith Cammon Jr's car was found unoccupied at the Veteran's Memorial Bridge in Gramercy Feb. 16.
Federal, local officials break ground on water meter replacement project in Donaldsonville
Officials held a ceremony April 29 to mark the beginning of the Ascension Parish Water Meter Replacement Project, which will replace more than 2,000 water meters across Donaldsonville. According to a parish government news release, the $4.5 million construction contract will remove and replace manually read water meters with remotely...
City of Thibodaux would like to remind residents of Golf Cart Safety
Mayor Kevin Clement wishes to remind our residents about golf carts being used in the City and their restrictions. Only street legal units are allowed to operate on City streets where the speed limit posted is 25 MPH or less. Golf carts that operate on City streets need to be...
East Ascension seniors celebrate the last day of school in a traditional way
GONZALES - If you attended East Ascension High School, you know the traditional way seniors celebrate their last day of school: to jump into the campus pond. The class of 2024 joined in on the long-running tradition this morning, and drone footage from the school captured the seniors' triumphant moment.
Gonzales gets $2.3M to improve the RiverPlex MegaPark, support energy business
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The City of Gonzales was given $2.3 million to support the growth of the energy business and improve infrastructure. The United States Economic Development Administration gave the Ascension Parish Government $2.3 million towards improving infrastructure at the RiverPlex MegaPark. The EDA grant was matched...
Prairieville hospital closes after LDH takes away license for not meeting state requirements
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — A hospital in Prairieville has closed after about five years in business. The Louisiana Department of Health notified the owners that the hospital had not met the state’s criteria to operate as a hospital. Dr. John McLean M.D. is the CEO and one...
Photo Gallery: Chackbay Senior Citizen Olympics
The Chackbay Senior Citizen Center recently hosted the Senior Olympics on Tuesday, April 30, at the Chackbay Fireman's Fair Pavilion. The event brought together senior citizens from Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, and Terrebonne, fostering friendly competition and camaraderie among participants. Photos and reporting by Natalie Barnes.
Around Ascension for May 1, 2024
Donate diapers to those in need Saturday during Kids in Need of Diapers Day at 511 N. Airline Highway, Gonzales, the old Piccadilly Restaurant parking lot. The drop off is from 8 a.m. to noon. Career and resource fair at the library. The library in Gonzales is holding a career...
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