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Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesBull riding, barrel racing and bull fighting are coming to Ascension Parish on March 16. Doors are scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m. with the event kicking off 30 minutes later. Up to 30 bull riders will aim for an 8-second ride. Cowgirls will compete for the fastest time as they navigate barrels in a cloverleaf pattern.See the Story
Bull riding, fighting, barrel racing and country music coming to Ascension Parish
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Ascension Parish · Ascension ParishDry red dirt has been blowing onto nearby homes, causing a disturbance and property discoloration. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality working with facility owner LAlumina LLC. Project could cost millions and the parish government will use some of its manpower to help save money due to limited funds.See the Story
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Ascension Parish officials plan to solve red dirt problem
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Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesLAlumina red mud ponds off La. 44 in Burnside could be permanently capped with dirt. Parish President Clint Cointment and state Department of Environmental Quality secretary visited site Friday. Officials warned that the plan could take time to flesh out and design properly. The facility, which opened in the late 1950s, was among the first major industrial operations to locate in Ascension.See the Story
Red, toxic mud and dust have long bothered this Louisiana community. A fix is in the works.
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Poverty · DonaldsonvilleAscension Parish city sits in the shadow of the Mississippi River's petrochemical corridor. Donaldsonville's median household income of $22,110 annually was about 40% of the statewide figure. A collaboration between the Ascension Parish School Board and River Parishes Community College hopes to begin to reverse those downward trend lines.See the Story
Louisiana high school, training program aims to bring path from poverty to the people
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Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesGONZALES - Ascension Parish leaders say they are another step closer to enclosing an old bauxite site for good. The parish, along with state representatives met with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and LAlumina a few days after people reported dust flying in the parish.Ascension Government Affairs Director James LeBlanc says there are plans for LDEQ to fly a drone over the site. That will give them a map of the area and determi…See the Story
State environmental agency to take closer look at red dust plan, parish ready to cover red dust
Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesBarney Arceneaux is a finalist to become the next Executive Director of the Louisiana Municipal Association. The LMA works to promote local governments and assists with legislation.Arceneaux, a former Chief of Police in Gonzales, has been mayor of that city since 2009.See the Story
Gonzales Mayor finalist for new job, could step down as mayor
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Ascension Parish · Ascension ParishASCENSION PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) -- A teacher from Ascension Parish and her husband were charged after school officials contacted police about suspected abuse. The Gonzales Police Department said officers were called to Central Elementary School after school administrators suspected two of their students were beaten by their foster parents, according to arrest documents. Police identified the foster parents as Michelle Degroat, 52, and Frank De…See the Story
Police say Louisiana teacher knew husband beat foster kids
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Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesRaquel Katrice Smith, 43, refused extradition and is being scheduled for an extradition hearing. Smith was accused of kidnapping Rashid Akbar. The infant and Smith were found in the Denver International Airport. If and when Smith is sent back to Louisiana, she will be taken to the Ascension Parish Jail.See the Story
Grandmother accused of kidnapping baby refuses extradition, Gonzales police say
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