Keep your pets healthy and safe during the holidays
Holidays bring families and friends together, but don’t forget to watch out for your four-legged family members. Holidays can also mean potential hazards for pets. Table foods, ornaments, and other...
View ArticleParish Jail improvements completed early, under budget
Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa announced that mandated improvements to the Ascension Parish Jail were completed early and significantly under budget. "The jail’s cooling tower was completely...
View ArticleGalvez-Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. caroling routes announced
Santa and the Galvez-Lake Firefighters will be caroling in Galvez-Lake neighborhoods again this year. Santa will be handing out candy canes to the kids and collecting canned goods, monetary donations...
View ArticleCARA's House to host pictures with Santa Paws
CARA'S House is hosting pictures with Santa Paws on Dec. 18 from noon to 3 p.m. at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Barn 1 for $5. All animals are welcome to have their picture taken. Proceeds from the event...
View ArticleFamous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile makes a stop in Gonzales
The famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled into Louisiana earlier this month, making a stop at the Rouses in Ascension Parish as part of the year-long tour across the United States. Those who visited...
View ArticleGov. Edwards names Ascension residents to state boards, commissions
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions, including the Ascension and St. James Airport and Transportation Authority. [...]
View ArticleVolunteer Ascension hosts annual movie night
This past week, Gonzales was filled with the holiday spirit. Among those holiday activities was Volunteer Ascension's Christmas Movie Night and parade. The movie night festivities were held at the...
View ArticleDutch town welcomes new coffee bar
Dutchtown Coffee Bar held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 29to celebrate the opening of the new business in Ascension Parish, located at 13375 La. 73 in [...]
View ArticleHome Help: 4 great ways to create an outdoor living space
TIP OF THE WEEKWhether you plan to live in your home for years to come, or have an upcoming listing on your mind, now could be a great time to create an outdoor living space.Today more than ever,...
View ArticleCompost fallen leaves
What we generally do with leaves that fall from deciduous tree this time of year is a shame. Most people rake them up, put them in bags and place the bags on the curb to be picked up with the trash....
View ArticleSchool counselors participate in training courses
On Saturday, Dec. 3, Ascension Public Schools counselors participated in crisis intervention and recovery training.
View ArticleLakeside Primary School second grade student wins Tiger Honda Christmas Card...
Eight-year-old Cambrea Mayers beat out more than 2,700 other Ascension Parish students to win Tiger Honda’s first Christmas Card Contest. Her beautifully drawn gift box with red heart wrapping paper is...
View ArticleAnnual Christmas parade rolls through Gonzales
On Sunday, Dec. 11, the annual Christmas parade rolled through Gonzales, showcasing local schools dance teams and bands, along with numerous area queens and local officials.
View ArticleWays to focus on Christ this Christmas
Sometimes the real reason for the season gets lost in the rush of Christmas; here are some ways to take time to slow down and put Christ as the focus of your holiday season.
View ArticleWhy the Catholic Church sometimes turns to science to investigate miracles
Candidates to become Catholic saints are generally required to have two vetted miracles attributed to them.
View ArticleNFWF awards more than $245 million for master plan projects
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of five projects totaling more than $245 million from its Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF) to the Coastal Protection...
View ArticleRPCC to host Maps and Apps Camp
River Parishes Community College is hosting a Maps and Apps Camp on Dec. 26 and Dec. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The two-day camp is designed for children ages 11 to 18. Attendees will experience...
View ArticleSt. Elizabeth earns Leapfrog Top Hospital Award
The Leapfrog Group announced that St. Elizabeth Hospital has been named a Top Hospital. It is the only hospital in Louisiana [...]
View ArticleGonzales Police begin accepting donations for toy drive
The Gonzales Police Department has put its Christmas Toy bin in the lobby of the Gonzales Police Department, 415 E. Cornerview Road, for anyone who is interested in helping with a toy donation. Each...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Keeping Santa’s magic alive
It started with a round of questions."Is Santa real?" my 7-year-old asked when I picked her up from school one day in early December."Of course," I answered, instantly riddled with guilt that I had...
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