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Gonzales gets ready for annual jambalaya festival. Here's what's on the schedule
It's an exciting time of year in Ascension Parish as Gonzales gears up to host the annual Jambalaya Festival. The cooks are expected to fire up their pots bright and early at 7 a.m. and continue the contest until 5 p.m. each day. The cooks and their helpers will be...
Some schools cancel class, thousands without power as storms roll through Baton Rouge area
Several school districts in the Baton Rouge area canceled classes for Tuesday after severe thunderstorms passed through the capital area Monday evening, leaving thousands without power. West Baton Rouge, Iberville and Pointe Coupee public schools all canceled class Tuesday. In Ascension Parish, all schools are open Tuesday, with the exception...
Donaldsonville/Ascension Parish to host Juneteenth Music Festival
Donaldsonville’s 29th Annual Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Louisiana Square (on Railroad Ave in Donaldsonville). The event is sponsored by the City of Donaldsonville and the Parish of Ascension. So bring your lawn chair and enjoy the...
Morgan City police radio logs for May 9-10
The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the Police Department at 985-380-4605. 7:17 a.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Animal complaint. 8:48 a.m. 100 block of Headland Street; Assistance. 9:23 a.m. 3100 block of Karen Drive; Medical.
Audio engineer returns to Thibodaux, plans music licensing platform
In a small, second-floor office in downtown Thibodaux, an audio engineer is looking to harness the sounds of the bayou community. Having retired from the Navy and Coast Guard, Adam W. Thomas has moved home and is chasing a dream of sharing the bayou tunes with the wider world. Above the Willow Cafe, he toils in a small office, creating an online platform to store and lease music, sound bites and other audio files. Thomas said he plans to be the middleman between those looking for the sound or song and the artists. Bayou Soundtrack should be up and running by the end of the year, he said.
CALENDAR: Upcoming Ascension Parish events
The festival association has released the 2024 event and band schedule on its website and Facebook page. The annual Memorial Day event will be May 27 at Louisiana Square in Donaldsonville. The event starts at 10 a.m. and will be presented by American Legion 98 and VFW 3766. A parade...
Photo Gallery: Thibodaux High School FFA Banquet
Thibodaux High School hosted its yearly FFA banquet on May 13th in the school cafeteria. The event featured a delicious meal, awards presentation, acknowledgment of officers, heartfelt speeches from graduating seniors, and engaging guest speakers from various parishes. Additionally, a silent auction added to the evening's festivities. Photographed and reported...
Vote here for this week's Barker Honda Athletes of the Week in Houma- and Thibodaux-area
For the final time in the 2023-24 high school sports season, it's time for fans to vote for the Barker Honda Athlete of the Week in Houma- and Thibodaux-area high school sports. Each week, six boys and six girls represent their schools and their sports, but there can only be...
Everything you need to know about Saturday's Bayou Region Baseball All-Star Game in Houma
There's still one game left in the Houma- and Thibodaux-area before school's out for the summer and high school sports end for the 2023-24 school year. The Bayou Region Baseball All-Star Game will finish the 2024 baseball season this Saturday with many of the top players in the area taking the field in Houma.
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