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Former Ascension Parish chief deputy assessor accused of computer tampering, turns himself in
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — The Gonzales Police Department said the former Ascension Parish chief deputy assessor, who is accused of tampering with the tax-assessed values on his personal property, turned himself in Tuesday. The Gonzales Police Department arrested Justin Champlin, 44, and booked him into the Ascension Parish...
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...
Balancing act: This one-woman show in Gonzales is a baker, caterer and physical therapist
When there's a crisis, Erin Easterling is on her way with a basket of muffins, biscuits, butters and jams. If there's a birthday party, she's baking a cake. Since she can remember, she has employed food to show love. "Food has always been a way to cheer people up," Easterling...
Gonzales man pleads guilty after fiancée shot in face while stopped at intersection
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Gonzales man is facing up to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to the deadly shooting of his fiancée that happened almost eight years prior. District Attorney Ricky Babin announced Jarvis McNair, 33, of Gonzales, pled guilty to manslaughter on April 16,...
St. John Primary/St. Theresa Middle Announce 2024 Mother Seton Award Winner
The Mother Seton Award is sponsored each year by the Diocesan Home and School Association to honor those individuals whose volunteer service and dedication to home, school, and church have been exemplary. The honoree espouses gospel values and emulates the qualities of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. St. John Primary/St. Theresa Middle has announced Mrs. Amanda Lambert as their recipient of the 2024 Mother Seton Award.
Louisiana resident awaiting extradition on weapons offense
A Louisiana resident wanted in Utah is now awaiting extradition after being arrested in Vicksburg. According to information from Vicksburg Police Department (VPD), 46-year-old Jerry Pettis, of Prairieville, La., was taken into custody Tuesday after officers responded to a possible auto burglary in the 2100 block of Iowa Boulevard. “Pettis was found to have warrants […]
Volunteer foundation hosting crawfish boil-off to raise money for scholarships
GONZALES - This weekend, donate to a good cause to get three pounds of some of the best crawfish around. The Bob Jackson Foundation is hosting its annual crawfish boil-off at Lamar Dixon on Saturday. Twenty-seven regional teams are competing for the title of best boiler. Judging starts at 12:30...
Robert “Bear” Williams, Candidate for Gonzales Chief of Police
Citing his 34 years of extensive law enforcement training, experience, and supervisory work, and his “Great love for my hometown of Gonzales,” Robert “Bear” Williams announced today that he is a candidate for Chief of Police in the November 5, 2024, election. Williams said he “Knows...
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