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DA’s Narcotics Diversion Program graduates four | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

District Attorney Ricky Babin District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of four adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program this week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the program which was implemented in 2019 to target the needs of non-violent individuals who suffer from drug addiction. This program is funded by the Parish of Ascension and le…Ascension Parish · Ascension Parish Read Article

Assessor announces changes to hours of operation | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Assessor M. J. “Mert” Smiley The Ascension Parish Assessor’s Office would like to inform the public of a change in our regular hours of operation. Effective December 1, 2025, will be open: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at all locations and closed on Fridays. We encourage residents to plan their visits accordingly. As a reminder, residents of Ascension may access information pertaining to their assessments and apply for Homestead Exe…Ascension Parish · Ascension Parish Read Article

Rezone of Conservation tract to MU2 on Sorrento Commission agenda | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

AGENDA A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SORRENTO PLANNING COMMISSION (acting as Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025, 6:30 P.M. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve the Minutes of the canceled special meeting on October 23, 2025, and regular meeting on November 4, 2025. 3. Public hearing to consider a rezoning request by HBS, LLC (Joell Hebert) for a certain tract of land described as Lot 2-F on recorded map 1050769, situa…Sorrento, Louisiana · Sorrento Read Article

Property near Donaldsonville with unmarked burial ground eyed for a $3 billion plant

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A vast sugarcane field blankets more than 700 acres just north of the Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville, the Mississippi River bending north around the land before reversing direction as it flows toward New Orleans. The property — the former Point…Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Four arrested for cockfighting in Gonzales | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Jose Perez Jose Perez, 25; Bryan Saldana, 28; Filiberto Banda-Pena, 39; and Oscar Fregaso-Solorzano, 33, were each charged with one count of organized cockfighting. Perez (pictured above), the homeowner and owner of the roosters, is also charged with 36 counts of possession of cockfighting animals. On November 16, deputies responded to reports of illegal cockfighting at a residence on West Martha’s Vineyard Road in Gonzales. Upon arrival, deputi…Animal Cruelty · Gonzales Read Article

Hwy 30/Clouatre Road rezone rejected by Parish Council | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Ascension’s Parish Council, by a vote of 8-1 with two absences, rejected an attempt to rezone 7 acres south side Hwy 30 (abutting tracts on Clouatre Road) from Rural to Mixed Use 2. The Council ignored an earlier recommendation from the Zoning Commission, a 5-2 vote in favor of the rezone application by Greg Swanson who enjoyed the unbridled support of Zoning Official Lance Brock who seemed to lobby on behalf of the applicant as the Council del…Ascension Parish · Ascension Parish Read Article

74-year-old Prairieville man sentenced to 15 years in child porn plea | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

On April 21, 2025, Raymond Welch of 18665 Ducros Rd. Prairieville, LA, age 74, pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles (10 counts). Welch was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau. In July 2023, the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations initiated an investigation after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Ch…Prairieville · Prairieville Read Article

Licensing Board for Contractors dings Liberty Fence on six charges | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Liberty Fence’s James Saizan (foreground) with attorney Kim Landry. Liberty Fence owner, James Saizan, appeared before Louisiana’s Licensing Board for Contractors (the Board) last week, unsuccessfully defending charges that he violated Revised Statute 37:2158 six times while performing various work for the City of Gonzales in 2024. The statute requires a contractor to possess a valid license to perform certain types of work when the job(s) exce…Gonzales, Louisiana · Gonzales Read Article

Cheer Mum Gets 26 Years After Daughter Begs For Maximum Sentence

A Louisiana 'cheer mom' has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for sex offences involving minors, a punishment handed down after her own daughter implored the judge to impose the maximum penalty. The sentencing on 18 November concludes a disturbing case that exposed a pattern of abuse within the local community, leaving families devastated and sparking a district-wide debate on safeguarding in youth sports. Charges, Plea, and Sentence Yammarin…Business · United Kingdom See the Story

Jenn DeFrances sworn in as District 11 Parish Council member | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Jenn Defrances looks on as Judge Keyojuan Turner does the honors. Jenn DeFrances is Ascension newest member of the Parish Council, assuming the District 11 seat after winning a Special Election on October 11. The seat was vacated by Michael Mason who took a job in the nation’s capital, then occupied by interim member Tia Starr who was appointed ten months ago (until the Special Election could be held). DeFrances was sworn in by Judge Keyojuan …Ascension Parish · Ascension Parish Read Article

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DA’s Narcotics Diversion Program graduates four | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Assessor announces changes to hours of operation | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Rezone of Conservation tract to MU2 on Sorrento Commission agenda | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Property near Donaldsonville with unmarked burial ground eyed for a $3 billion plant

Four arrested for cockfighting in Gonzales | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Hwy 30/Clouatre Road rezone rejected by Parish Council | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

74-year-old Prairieville man sentenced to 15 years in child porn plea | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Licensing Board for Contractors dings Liberty Fence on six charges | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Cheer Mum Gets 26 Years After Daughter Begs For Maximum Sentence

Jenn DeFrances sworn in as District 11 Parish Council member | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

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DA’s Narcotics Diversion Program graduates four | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Assessor announces changes to hours of operation | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Rezone of Conservation tract to MU2 on Sorrento Commission agenda | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Property near Donaldsonville with unmarked burial ground eyed for a $3 billion plant

Four arrested for cockfighting in Gonzales | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Hwy 30/Clouatre Road rezone rejected by Parish Council | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

74-year-old Prairieville man sentenced to 15 years in child porn plea | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Licensing Board for Contractors dings Liberty Fence on six charges | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Cheer Mum Gets 26 Years After Daughter Begs For Maximum Sentence

Jenn DeFrances sworn in as District 11 Parish Council member | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

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