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Council member leads opposition to Walmart rezone by Dutchtown HS

On October 26, Ascension Parish Council rejected an application to rezone 22.35 “adjacent (south) of Dutchtown High School” which would have cleared the way for a Walmart. The parcel, located on Hwy 73, approximately 1050′ north of Hwy 74, is currently zoned Medium Intensity Residential with a request for Mixed Use. The Council ignored a recommendation by the Zoning Commission which had voted (5-2) to recommend approval of the request (the commission had ignored a STAFF recommendation to deny).

Ascension Parish, LA · 2d
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Tulane students offer free legal counsel in landmark federal environmental racism lawsuit

Residents and community organizations have spent years challenging St. James Parish in a federal civil rights and environmental justice lawsuit over alleged discriminatory development. Students at Tulane University’s Environmental Law Clinic are among those leading the fight. An industrial corridor along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New...

New Orleans, LA · 1d
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This Louisiana Christmas Festival Lights Bonfires In A Remarkable River-Parish Tradition

Every December, a small town lights giant bonfires on purpose, and nobody calls the fire department. They call it a festival. The flames are a warm-up for Christmas Eve, when towering bonfires glow along the Mississippi River levee. The reason? Many folks say the fires light the way for Papa...

Lutcher, LA · 2d
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St. Gabriel opens new council chambers complex for city operations and council meetings

ST. GABRIEL — St. Gabriel opened its new council chambers complex as construction started on the Sunshine Event Center. The city marked a grand opening for the new St. Gabriel Council Chambers Complex and a groundbreaking for the event center. The event center will serve as a modern venue for community meetings, conferences and special events.

St Gabriel, LA · 15h
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Thibodaux Proposes $64.3 Million Budget for 2027

The Thibodaux City Council set Tuesday, December 1 for a public hearing on the city’s proposed 2027 budget which is projected to exceed $64 million, according to documents made available on the city’s website. The council also approved three ordinances and heard a presentation on the 2027 medical...

Thibodaux, LA · 1d

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Ascension Catholic-Central Catholic rallies from two sets down to reach semifinals

LAFAYETTE – Ascension Catholic senior Ava Gauthe looked to her teammates after Central Catholic took a 2-0 lead in the Division V quarterfinals at the state tournament. She felt excitement that her team returned to state, but she wasn’t ready for the bus ride back to Donaldsonville just yet.

Donaldsonville, LA · 20h

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GALLERY: Varsity Football- E.D. White vs Morgan City

E.D.White beat Morgan City 56-0 on senior night Friday evening. The Cardinals jumped to an early lead in the first half. EDW continued their scoring barrage in the second half beginning with a deep pass from Alex Vicknair to senior Reece Lafont. Playoffs begin 7 p.m. Friday at home with...

Morgan City, LA · 1d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Plaquemine woman crowned Miss Iberville Parish in 1950 prepares to turn 94

PLAQUEMINE — A Plaquemine woman who won the Miss Iberville Parish title 76 years ago is getting ready to celebrate her 94th birthday. Shirley Elaine Schnebelen Blanchard said she will be 94 on Nov. 30 and that people are often surprised when they hear her age. "I love life,"...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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LDWF reports positive results from Louisiana’s first-ever recreational alligator hunting season

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hailing its first-ever recreational alligator hunting season. Throughout the month-long season last month, more than 3,600 hunters harvested more than 1,800 alligators. Franklin Senator Robert Allain wrote the bill to allow the recreational hunting of alligators. “A lot of people are going...

Louisiana · 1d

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Tanger Outlets Gonzales announces extended Black Friday hours

Tanger Outlets Gonzales is giving shoppers extra time to browse through deals and savings on Black Friday.

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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Finding your thing: A guide to discovering your own hobby

Hobbies do not have to be expensive, productive or even complicated. Sometimes, the simplest activities can become the most rewarding. However, finding something to enjoy is not always easy, especially for those who are unsure where to begin. Finding a hobby is about more than filling free time. It is...

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Dorseyville's St. John the Baptiste Church's rich history dates back 150 years

DORSEYVILLE - About 13 miles south of Plaquemine sits St. John the Baptiste Church in the community of Dorseyville. The church is a historical landmark because of its rich Black history. It's named after the late Rev. Bazil Dorsey. He founded and pastored St. John the Baptiste Church in Dorseyville. But he was much more than just a leader of the church. He was the leader of the community.

Plaquemine, LA · 2d

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Gonzales’ Freeland Jackson CARE Center grand opening

We are so excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Freeland Jackson Center. A heartfelt thank you to each and every speaker, community member, friend, and supporter who joined us to celebrate this special milestone. Your presence and support made the grand opening even more meaningful. The Freeland Jackson...

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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West St. John parts ways with Derron Thomas

West St. John has parted ways with head football coach Derron Thomas. The Rams, 2-8 on the season, will play in the opening round of the Division IV Non-Select playoffs Friday night as the 27th-seed at No. 6 seed Jeanerette with an interim head coach. Thomas spent four years at...

Edgard, LA · 2d

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FMOL Health, LSU testing wearable heat-illness prevention tech with Ascension Parish athletes

BATON ROUGE — As intense heat continues to challenge student-athletes across the South, medical specialists and academic researchers in Louisiana are testing wearable technology designed to stop heat-related emergencies before they happen. FMOL Health and Louisiana State University researchers have launched a yearlong collaborative study evaluating wearable devices that...

Ascension Parish, LA · 1d

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Veterans Day Ceremonies Today in Plaquemine, at Southern University and in Livingston

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and several Capital Region communities still have free ceremonies on the calendar today. Here are three official gatherings confirmed by the organizers. Iberville's salute in Plaquemine. Iberville Parish's annual Salute to Veterans is at the Iberville Veterans Memorial on Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine. Pre-ceremony...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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"Don't tell your mom": Brusly veteran asks fellow vets to steer young people toward service

Air Force veteran Warren Lejeune asked Brusly's veterans to point young people toward military service. Plus, the parish Veterans Day celebration at the West Baton Rouge Museum.

Brusly, LA · 1d

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Five Revolutionary War Patriots honored at Edgard cemetery ceremony

Five Revolutionary War patriots were remembered during a grave marking ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7, at the historic St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Edgard. The General Philemon Thomas […]

Edgard, LA · 2d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: City leaders working to revamp historic downtown

PLAQUEMINE — Plaquemine has a new downtown roadmap aimed at bringing more businesses, residents and visitors back to the historic district. Multiple sites in the district are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and leaders want to build on that history. Some grand homes and historic buildings are starting to find new life.

Plaquemine, LA · 1d

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Railroad Avenue paving brings daytime closures Nov. 12 through Nov. 27

PLAQUEMINE — Railroad Avenue in Plaquemine is scheduled to close in phases for milling and paving work to improve road conditions and provide a smoother, safer driving surface. According to the reminder, the southbound side near City Hall and the courthouse is set to close from 7 a.m. to...

Plaquemine, LA · 1d