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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Ascension Parish, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 84stories have been published about Ascension Parish which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Infrastructure · Ascension Parish

Entergy commits $500M for new industrial loads in Ascension Parish

Coverage: 4 sources

(The Center Square) – Entergy will spend $498 million on infrastructure upgrades to serve two new industrial loads at the RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension parish.See the Story

Hyundai · Ascension Parish

Hyundai's new steel mill, seen as a huge win for Louisiana, has a $600M taxpayer price tag

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A $5.8 billion Hyundai steel mill that's planned for Ascension Parish, a project Gov. Jeff Landry calls a major win for Louisiana’s economy, will also require significant taxpayer spending to get underway.See the Story

Gonzales, Louisiana · Gonzales

2 wanted in connection with daiquiri shop shooting in Ascension Parish

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GONZALES, La. (Louisiana First) — The Gonzales Police Department is searching for two people wanted in connection with a shooting at a daiquiri shop over the weekend. Police have issued arrest warrants for Henry Lee Hasten III and Dominique S. Bassett. Authorities believe the pair is tied to the shooting outside Top Notch Daiquiris at 3005 S. Cabela’s Parkway on Sunday, June 1. Henry Lee Hasten III (Left); Dominique Bassett (Right) Officers were…Read Article

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Gonzales mayor warns of dire consequences without budget adoption | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Last week Gonzales’ City Council rejected Mayor Tim Riley’s proposed General Fund (operating budget), a first in the city where mayoral authority has rarely been challenged.  As of yesterday, since Gonzales’ fiscal year ends on May 31, the city is operating without an approved budget in place.  Should the five-member legislative authority fail to approve a budget for an extended period of time it would have severe consequences in a municipality …Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesRead Article

Prairieville man pleads guilty to Indecent Behavior and Sexual Abuse of Animals | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Last week, Jeremy Crochet of 17149 Penn Blvd. Prairieville, LA, age 31, pled guilty to Sexual Abuse of an Animal (4 counts), Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles, and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile. Crochet was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau. This guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors in connection with an investigat…Prairieville · PrairievilleRead Article

Donaldsonville man sentenced to 17 years pursuant to 1st Degree Robbery plea | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Last week, Devin Jackson of 2384 Lemanville Cut Off Rd. Donaldsonville, LA, age 19, pled guilty to First Degree Robbery (2 counts). Jackson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Adam Koenig and Lana Chaney. Presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau. This guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors in connection with the armed robberies of two Ascension Parish businesses. On December 7, 2023, As…Donaldsonville · DonaldsonvilleRead Article

Prairieville man gets 10 years pursuant to Simple Burglary plea | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Last week, Cody Dixon of 39327 Catoire Rd. Prairieville, LA, age 32, pled guilty to Simple Burglary. Dixon was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau. This guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors in connection with a 2024 investigation. On August 1, 2024, Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residential area in reference to …Prairieville · PrairievilleRead Article

EAHS State Champions recognized at Gonzales Council meeting | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

In a moment of pride and celebration, the City of Gonzales and Mayor Timothy “Tim” Riley honored the 2025 Wrestling and Track State Champions from East Ascension High School at the May 27th City Council Meeting. These remarkable student-athletes were recognized for their exceptional talent, hard work, and championship victories that have brought tremendous pride to their school and the Gonzales community. The City extends heartfelt congratulatio…Wrestling · GonzalesRead Article

This Gonzales restaurant property changed hands

The property housing Agave Blue Tequila & Taco Bar in the Heritage Crossing mixed-use development has been sold. Rubmaro Heritage LLC, represented by Agavo Blue co-owner Sergio Rubio, acquired it from Heritage Partners LLC for $2.6 million, according to a sale filed last week with the Ascension Parish Clerk of Court’s Office. Ronnie Daigle and Miles Holley represented the seller in the transaction. Located on St. Roch Avenue in Gonzales, the res…Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesRead Article

'Billion dollars behind:' Ascension president confronts transportation problems at public meeting

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The first of three planned listening sessions across Ascension Parish occurred Tuesday in Prairieville, featuring a presentation by Parish President Clint Cointment.Taxes · PrairievilleRead Article

New report identifies Ascension Parish ammonia plant as top air toxic polluter in US

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- A new report released Tuesday identifies CF Industries' Ascension Parish plant as the top toxic air polluter in the nation. The "Ascension Parish: Prosperity or Pollution?" report from environmental justice groups Louisiana Bucket Brigade and Rural Roots Louisiana said Ascension is among the top 10 parishes/counties for toxic air pollution. The report said CF Industries ranks No. 1 in the U.S. for toxic chem…Ascension Parish · Ascension ParishRead Article

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