Gramercy
GOVERNMENT
Guilty pleas entered in 23rd Judicial District Court
Donaldsonville, La. (WAFB) - The 23rd Judicial District Court announced the following guilty pleas entered during the week of May 20 - May 24, 2024:. 1. Dustin Braud, 43126 Cannon Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 50, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 4 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served.
City of Donaldsonville looks to transfer LaLa Regira baseball field from parish: Notebook
During the May 28 Donaldsonville City Council meeting, a representative from Entergy reported work has continued addressing street lights throughout the area. Entergy's Kristin Zatta said residents can report street light outages through the Entergy website. In another matter, Ascension Parish Councilman Oliver Joseph, who represents the District 1 west...
Gonzales fire chief named president of state Fire Chief’s Association
Gonzales Fire Chief Tracey Normand was sworn in May 4 as president of the Louisiana Fire Chief’s Association. Normand is the seventh fire chief from Ascension Parish to hold this office and will serve as LFCA president from May 2024 through May 2025. As president, he is responsible for advocating for fire service causes across the state, lobbying in the legislature when necessary, and hosting the statewide conference, which will be held in Gonzales in April 2025, a news release said.
Donaldsonville listed among Louisiana's small towns with rich history
World Atlas has highlighted Ascension Parish's seat, the historic City of Donaldsonville, as one Louisiana's small towns with rich history. Between the state's capital, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans, in the southeastern part of the state, Donaldsonville is located along the west side of the Mississippi River. Donaldsonville served as...
Guilty Pleas for the Week of May 13-17
During the week of May 13 – May 17, 2024, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court-Ascension Parish:. Laron Lang, 1317 St. Patrick St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 23, pled guilty to Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on 5 years supervised probation.
CALENDAR: Upcoming Ascension Parish events
The Donaldsonville Downtown Development District will continue to present Downtown Live at Crescent Park from 6-9 p.m. in July and August. The remaining schedule includes Michael Foster Project July 3 and Lil Wayne and the Same Ol' 2 Step Aug. 3. VFW concert. VFW Post 3693 in Gonzales will salute...
Speakers honor those who died while serving in the military during Memorial Day program
Nearly 200 people attended the annual Memorial Day Observance at the Ascension Veterans Memorial Park in Gonzales on May 27. The emotional event included military traditions and speakers to honor those who died while serving in the United States military. The ceremony was hosted by the Ascension Veterans Park Foundation,...
Gonzales Planning and Zoning Commission meeting agenda (Monday)
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M. A Public Hearing to consider a waiver of City Code, Section 22-3, requiring accessory buildings to be constructed of building materials consistent with the principal building to allow a modular building to be placed on the site with façade improvements and fencing for Kidz Kave, LLC at 210 E. Spillman Avenue.
American Kennel Club hosting working group dog show in Ascension Parish this weekend
GONZALES - See your favorite working breeds in action this weekend at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. The American Kennel Club and its Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club is hosting a working group-only dog show in Gonzales this weekend. The working group, which includes dogs like the Akita, the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.