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'A day we should never, ever forget:' Ascension Parish Memorial Day events held in Donaldsonville, Gonzales
Both the Donaldsonville and Gonzales communities observed the annual Memorial Day events to mark the May 27 day of remembrance in Ascension Parish. Ronald Comeaux of American Legion Post 98 led the 2024 memorial program held in front of the Ascension Parish Courthouse in Louisiana Square. A highlight of the...
New world champion jambalaya cook credits mentor and former champ for his win
The 2024 Gonzales Jambalaya Festival’s coveted golden paddle was awarded to local restaurant owner Tyler Billingsley and helper Mike McCloud. Sunday’s announcement was one of the final events of this year’s festival on Irma Boulevard. Billingsley, owner of Tee Wayne’s Cajun Cooking, credited the late Tee Wayne...
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of May 16-23
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of May 16-23: Denise Sinclair, 41, 13427 Leon A. Babin Rd, Gonzales was charged w/ Probation Violation;. Nelson Elois, 48, 15514 Braud Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Simple Burglary. May 17 arrests:. Darryl Goetzman, 54, 45272 Oliver Rd, St. Amant...
Couple celebrates 67th anniversary by volunteering at Gonzales Jambalaya Festival
GONZALES - An Ascension Parish couple celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on Saturday by doing what they love — volunteering together at the Gonzales Jambalaya Festival. The festival association shared photos of Mr. Frank and Mrs. Carol Ann Frederic in matching Jambalaya Festival Association shirts, sharing a bite of...
What to expect at Gonzales Jambalaya Festival this Memorial Day weekend
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) — In Ascension Parish, the pots are stirring and mouths will soon be watering at the 57th annual Gonzales Jambalaya Festival happening Memorial Day weekend. It’s no secret that Gonzales is the Jambalaya Capital of the World. The festival started as an idea to promote the...
Geismar Fire Department hosting fundraiser for firefighter battling Leukemia
GEISMAR - The Geismar Volunteer Fire Department is set to host a fundraiser in June for a firefighter battling cancer. According to the department, Captain Arrington Beasley was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and was hospitalized suddenly. Beasley's family members and fellow firefighters are asking others to pray for his recovery.
Prairieville man accused of arson, attempted murder arrested
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — A Prairieville man is accused of setting fire to a building while someone was inside. The Prairieville Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 15000 block of Palmetto Lane around midnight on Tuesday, May 21. Officials learned that someone was inside at the time of the fire but escaped.
After mistaken release, new trial bid, man gets mandatory life over 6 years after verdict
A Donaldsonville man convicted more than six years ago in a slaying authorities claimed was a drug-related hit was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison after an appellate court threw out a post-conviction ruling that had granted him a new trial. Michael "Ma-man" LeBlanc, 42, received the mandatory prison term...
GALLERY: Nicholls learns NCAA Tournament destination
The Nicholls baseball team learned where they will be playing their NCAA Tournament games. The Colonels are in the Corvallis Regional in the NCAA Tournament where the Colonels will be competing for a 2nd-straight season. Nicholls is a 3-seed and will face No. 2 UC-Irvine on Friday. The host Oregon...
Generator companies see increase in demand for hurricane season
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Predictions released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration outline the busiest forecasted hurricane season in all 25 years that the group began issuing annual outlooks. Hurricane season is less than one week away, and some people are scrambling to get ready. Adam Ray...
Members of Transitional Work Program receive their GEDs
Members of the Lafourche Parish Transitional Work Program received their GED diplomas this week, graduating along with the graduating class of Fletcher Technical Community College and the Work Ready U Transitional Program. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office made a post celebrating the accomplishment of the graduates. Receiving their GEDs...
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...
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