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DOTD looking into additional signage after two 18-wheelers flip at same roundabout in Sorrento
SORRENTO - It took several hours to clear an overturned tanker truck filled with hazardous chemicals from the roadway on Monday after it flipped onto its side. Multiple agencies were called to the roundabout on La. 22 at La. 70 near I-10 on Monday afternoon. The State Department of Transportation and Development says there is strong evidence that the driver of the truck was speeding.
Gonzales fire chief named president of Louisiana Fire Chief’s Association
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) — Gonzales Fire Chief Tracey Normand was sworn in on Saturday, May 4, as president of the Louisiana Fire Chief’s Association. According to a news release, Normand becomes the seventh fire chief from Ascension Parish to hold this office. “Serving the citizens of Gonzales and...
Dog show in Gonzales: When, where, what to know
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Kennel Club is hosting its annual Jambalaya Cluster Dog Show from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Show hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with judging starting at 8:30 a.m. each day.
How the Ascension cyberattack is disrupting care at hospitals
Hospital staff are forced to write notes by hand and deliver orders for tests and prescriptions in person in the ongoing fallout from a recent ransomware attack at the national health system Ascension. Ascension is one of the largest health systems in the United States, with some 140 hospitals located...
Gonzales City Council to consider rolling millage forward (Tuesday)
The City of Gonzales Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall to consider levying additional or increase millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after the reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum.
Virtual Academy of Lafourche announces their 2024 graduates
Virtual Academy of Lafourche Class of 2024 will be having their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24 at Thibodaux High School Auditorium in Thibodaux. The 2024 Class colors are orange and blue. The students graduating are listed below:. Gage Michael Breaux, Valedictorian; Dylan James Adams-Jeanise, Mikaela Mischel Benoit, Miken Jon...
GALLERY: Thibodaux High School 2024 Graduation
Thibodaux High School held their 2024 Graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 22 in Thibodaux. Mary Grace Bilello and Lane Garner, Spirit Coordinators. Matthew Abadie, NAtalie Barnes, Claire Clement, Samia Elashry, Maleis Lewis, Curstyn Oncale, Aitana Oses-Rodriguez, Emma Percle, Gracy Rodrigue, and Hevin Williams, Executive Board. Class Motto: "What lies behind...
CALENDAR: Upcoming Ascension Parish events
The Donaldsonville Downtown Development District will present Downtown Live at Crescent Park from 6-9 p.m. in June, July and August. Scheduled are Big Frank Lil Frank June 1, Michael Foster Project July 3 and Lil Wayne and the Same Ol' 2 Step Aug. 3. VFW concert. VFW Post 3693 in...
AP Library announces Summer Reading Kickoff dates
This summer will be one for the books! Get ready to “Read, Renew, Repeat” all summer long by signing up for all-ages summer reading program at our upcoming kickoff parties. Grab a cold treat from Louisiana Lemonade in Gonzales, Galvez, or at the Study Commons. The Red River...
Superintendent’s year-ending message
As we reach the end of another school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we have all been on and to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and partnership in my first year as superintendent. This year has been filled with...
State Police arrest EBR, St. James residents for theft, connection to disruptive 'bike culture' in NOLA
BATON ROUGE — Three people are in custody in St. James Parish for the reckless operation of stolen ATVs and dirt bikes on New Orleans-area highways and local roads, State Police said at a press conference Tuesday morning. The investigation, which began following incidents that took place in May...
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