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Prairieville residents recall Monday night weather in midst of cleaning up debris
PRAIRIEVILLE - Residents in Prairieville spent Tuesday cleaning up the mess that Monday night's severe weather left behind. A tree split a home in half, generators are being used as the source of power and back-porches were ripped off. One family couldn't even make it to their home because of debris blocking the roadway.
Crochet’s Every Fish Matters Foundation gives out 82,000 bass fingerlings
Like a proud papa, Cliff “The Cajun Baby” Crochet watched 82,000 native largemouth bass fingerlings arrive at a distribution site May 11 before being delivered around Lake Verret and the Atchafalaya Basin. The Pierre Part pro bass angler’s Every Fish Matters Foundation brought the baby bass into this...
Ignorant of the law, Gonzales Council defers decision on rezone application
Little rhyme and less reason goes into the City of Gonzales’ decisions related to annexing property, just over a century in existence the municipality has yet to figure it out. The Code of Ordinances bereft of guidance, little statutory criteria upon which to base its decisions, Gonzales elected officialdom continues to stumble around, inevitably deferring decisions that should be easy ones to make. Earlier this week a 4-1 council vote punted the application to rezone newly annexed property, ignoring clearly defined state law in the process.
Gonzales mayoral candidate pledges cooperation with Ascension, EA Drainage
At the most recent East Ascension Drainage meeting a group of desperate neighbors showed up seeking drainage help, not knowing exactly where to turn because their Spillman Street neighborhood lies within Gonzales’ city limits where parish efforts are supposedly restricted to “MAJOR drainage.” A time-honored notion, concocted out of whole cloth without a shred of legal support, the MAJOR v. minor drainage myth is pure fabrication to justify denial of drainage works inside two east bank municipalities. Its time has passed.
Appointment of interim Gonzales mayor posed an ethical question well before it occurred
GONZALES — The appointment of interim mayor Robert Ryland Percy III posed an immediate problem for Gonzales: Could its city attorney continue to serve while his father temporarily held the reins of city government?. The Louisiana Board of Ethics says yes, but ... The city council voted Monday to...
Gonzales Jambalaya Festival: What you need to know about contests, food, drinks and music
The 57th Annual Jambalaya Festival will be held at 120 S. Irma Blvd. from Friday, May 24, through Sunday, May 26. Here's what you need to know about the event full of live music, family events, food and more.
Celebrating the Triumphs of RPCC Adult Education Students
Last Wednesday was a truly special occasion as we gathered to honor the dedication and hard work of 18 remarkable individuals during the National Adult Education Honor Society Induction and Pinning Ceremony. We were pleased to have Chancellor Taylor and Erin Landry, LCTCS Executive Director of Adult Education, join our passionate Adult Education staff in recognizing the achievements of these outstanding students.
LeJeune honored at FranU graduation
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University honored Delores “Dee” LeJeune for her 50 years as a health care professional May 11 during graduation ceremonies at the Raising Cane’s River Center. She received the university's first honorary degree. LeJeune is a native of Donaldsonville and lifelong resident of...
Gators, Griffins and Spartans lead 5-5A all-district team
St. Amant pitcher Layne Swanson was selected the MVP of 5-5A all-district team. Dutchtown infielder Casey McCoy was the Gold Glove recipient. Dutchtown: Andrew Fields, Dillyn Wilson, Kason Johnson and Danny Sears. Donaldsonville players make all-district. The Donaldsonville Tigers were well-represented their all-district baseball team:. Second team:. Pitcher, Jeremie Ealem.
Prairieville Primary School students dive into shark week with Ascension Fund grant
Fifth grade students at Prairieville Primary School were able to research sharks thanks to an Ascension Fund Grant funded by Shell Chemical. Students participated in activities in all four core classes for five days during shark week. The students in English/Language Arts read historical fiction accounts of actual shark attacks....
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