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New ‘Eyes on Ascension’ program may help solve crime in Ascension Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Ascension Parish Government has partnered with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office to start a new program called “Eyes on Ascension.” This program will allow residents and small businesses to register their security cameras on the Eyes on Ascension website, for the sheriff’s office to use in investigations.
Gonzales Police searching for three people who stole $1,000 in merchandise from Tanger Michael Kors
GONZALES — The Gonzales Police Department are searching for three people that appear to have stolen over $1,000 of retail merchandise from Tanger Outlets. The three people reportedly stole $1,000 from Michael Kors on April 1. Police said the three people appeared to work together to commit the theft.
Assumption High senior touches hearts with custom autism acceptance prom suit
DONALDSONVILLE - Quintin Martin, a student at Assumption High School wore a custom suit to his senior prom that went viral on social media for its message, touching thousands of hearts. "I'm speechless, that's all I can say I'm just speechless.” Said Martin’s mother, Keila James. “We didn't know it...
Boil advisory issued for some residents in Port Vincent
PORT VINCENT, La. (WAFB) - A boil advisory has been issued for some residents living in Livingston Parish. Ward Two Water District announced it is currently repairing the water main on LA Highway 16 in Port Vincent, La. The company says the water pressure will drop below the Louisiana Department...
Ascension Parish Trash Bash seeking volunteers
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - In partnership with Keep Ascension Beautiful, the Ascension Parish Government is holding their third annual Ascension Parish Trash Bash on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, which is hoping to sign up 400 volunteers for this weekend, still needs help to meet their goal.
Gas Coverage from PennGrade1 AMRA American Motorcycle Racing Association’s Cajun Nitro Nationals Season Opener at No Problem Raceway
The PennGrade1 AMRA American Motorcycle Racing Association kicked off their 2024 season of Harley-Davidson drag racing at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, Louisiana, with the Cajun Nitro Nationals on April 5-7. You can find nitro coverage in a previous article, but here you’ll find the backbone of the sport. Gasoline classes—both sportsman and pro—are what fill the pits and staging lanes and make events like this great season opener possible.
Chase ends in fatal crash near Port Allen
An investigation is underway by Louisiana State Police on a Plaquemine Police pursuit that ended with a crash on La. 1 Saturday night that left one person dead and another two injured in Port Allen. The crash at the intersection of La. 1 and La. 3237 took the life of...
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