Ascension

This week's edition

Prairieville's Braylon Williams finds motivation in unusual place

BY TROY LeBOEUF | Contributing writer
Aug 19, 2025

Athletes are motivated in different ways: It may be a coach’s challenge, a failure in the past or in the case of Braylon Williams, a loss not on the field.

RPCC Foundation nearly triples scholarship recipients, awarding $195,000

Community news report
Aug 19, 2025

River Parishes Community College Foundation has announced a record-breaking milestone in student support: 89 students have been awarded $195,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year…

Around Ascension for Aug. 20, 2025

BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Staff writer
Aug 19, 2025

Cointment to speak at GOP roundtable

Ascension Parish bookings for Aug. 7-14, 2025

Community news report
Aug 19, 2025

The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Aug. 7-14:

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Twenty-eight schools in Baton Rouge area land up-to-$50K security grants

BY CHARLES LUSSIER | Staff writer
Aug 14, 2025

Twenty-eight schools in the Baton Rouge region and 117 across Louisiana recently received state grants of up to $50,000 to upgrade security on their campuses.

Annual gemstone show sparkles in Ascension

BY WENDY LOUP | Contributing writer
Aug 12, 2025

Gemstones and minerals of all sizes, shapes and colors dazzled attendees of the annual Baton Rouge Gem and Mineral Society’s Show at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.

Dutchtown's Dotter healthy and excited for season ahead

BY TROY LeBOEUF | Contributing writer
Aug 12, 2025

Senior Zach Dotter recalls the start of his junior football season at Dutchtown, a memory he hopes is in the past as he prepares for this season of Griffin football.

Ascension schools names 3 to leadership slots

Community news report
Aug 12, 2025

Three Ascension Public Schools have new leadership.

Gonzales council rejects city clerk appointment, with several wanting a full-time role

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT | Staff writer
Aug 11, 2025

Disagreement about how the role would operate within the city government kept the Gonzales City Council from appointing a city clerk on Monday.

Beta Sigma Phi donates diapers to Junior League

Community news report
Aug 11, 2025

Iota Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority members recently presented diapers and baby wipes to an area diaper bank.

Ascension Parish bookings for July 24-31, 2025

Community news report
Aug 8, 2025

The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on July 24-31:

Ascension Parish bookings for July 31-Aug. 7, 2025

Community news report
Aug 8, 2025

The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on July 31-Aug. 7:

Professor who uncovered Lake Maurepas pollution removed from team. SLU says move was unrelated.

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
Aug 7, 2025

A Southeastern Louisiana University professor's removal as a leading researcher for a team that uncovered high levels of pollution in Lake Maurepas has led to concerns over whether she was bei…

Prairieville student named to Spring 2025 dean's honor roll at University of Mississippi

Community news report
Aug 6, 2025

Brooklyn Hoffmann, of Prairieville, was named to the University of Mississippi's Spring 2025 honor roll lists.

Ascension teachers honored as outstanding educators

Community news report
Aug 5, 2025

Dutchtown High 10th grade civics teacher Olivia Francois was named the Louisiana New Teacher of the Year during a recent gala in New Orleans.

More than two months into the fiscal year, Gonzales has reintroduced a budget.

BY CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT | Staff writer
Aug 5, 2025

Last year, the city of Gonzales operated on a general fund budget of roughly $22 million. That budget, funded by taxes, pays for the fire and police departments, city administration, general g…

Dutchtown volleyball set for season ahead

BY TROY LeBOEUF | Contributing writer
Aug 5, 2025

Dutchtown High volleyball has made the state volleyball tournament for seven consecutive seasons, a model of consistency under coach Patrick Ricks, who will be starting his 22nd season as the …

School Traffic is Back! AAA provides safety tips for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.

Community news report
Aug 5, 2025

Louisiana roads are about to get more crowded — and hazardous — as thousands of students and teachers return to school.

Local students named to Mississippi College Spring 2025 president's list

Community news report
Aug 5, 2025

The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs has released its president's list after the close of its spring semesters each academic year. The spring list included four Ascension Parish …

Gonzales student named to president's list at Youngstown State University

Community news report
Aug 5, 2025

Brayden Kuriger, of Gonzales, majoring in general studies, has been named to Youngstown State University's president's list for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in the spring semester.

Gesimar student earns degree from University of Maryland Global Campus

Community news report
Aug 5, 2025

Scott Hunter of Gesimar, earned a Master of Science in data analytics from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2025.

Principal, early childhood education leader honored at state gala

Community news report
Aug 5, 2025

A Livingston Parish principal and an early childhood leader from Tangipahoa Parish were honored during the 19th annual Cecil J. Picarad Educator Excellence Awards Gala in New Orleans.

Around Ascension for Aug. 6 2025

BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Staff writer
Aug 5, 2025

Back to School prayer breakfast

Around Ascension for Aug. 13, 2025

BY DARLENE DENSTORFF | Staff writer
Aug 5, 2025

Learn to be prepared

Ascension Public Schools announces five new leadership appointments

Community news report
Aug 4, 2025

School will start this week with five new leaders, announced.

West bank event helps students prepare for first day of school

BY WENDY LOUP | Contributing writer
Aug 4, 2025

Helping Ascension Parish students start the new school year with excitement, Saturday’s West Bank Ascension 4 Youth Fest Back-2-School Bash provided fun and free school supplies.

Parking dispute at trail ride in Ascension Parish leads to fatal shooting

BY AIDAN MCCAHILL | Staff writer
Aug 3, 2025

A Zachary man has been arrested on charges of second degree murder after a fight over parking at a trail riding event escalated to him shooting an acquaintance multiple times, according to the…

Ole Miss names honor roll

Community news report
Jul 29, 2025

The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2025 Honor Roll lists.