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Spartans among Ascension Parish winning teams in week 4

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Week 4 in Ascension Parish football was highlighted by victories for Dutchtown, Donaldsonville, St. Amant, East Ascension and Ascension Christian.Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Jury finds Donaldsonville man guilty of Heroin/Fentanyl Distribution | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

On September 17, 2025, an Ascension Parish Jury found 47-year-old Hasan Henderson of 304 Mulberry St. Donaldsonville, LA guilty of Distribution of Heroin and Distribution of Fentanyl. First Assistant District Attorney Charles “Chuck” Long is the lead prosecutor on this case. Presiding over this matter is the Honorable Judge John Smith. In December 2024, narcotics agents with the Gonzales Police Department in conjunction with DEA and Ascension Pa…Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Two sentenced for role in 2024 Attempted 2nd Degree Murder | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Last week, two of three defendants arrested in connection with a 2024 Donaldsonville shooting pled guilty. These guilty pleas were the result of plea agreements with prosecutors. Assistant District Attorney Philip Prescott is the lead prosecutor on this case, and presiding over this matter is the Honorable Judge Jason Verdigets. Jamil Joseph, (pictured above) 304 Opelousas St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 21, pled guilty to Attempted 2nd Degree Murde…Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Gov. Landry Doesn’t Expect ‘Anybody to Be Illegally Working’ on Louisiana Hyundai Project

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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Gov. Landry says Hyundai’s Louisiana steel plant plans remain unchanged. Georgia immigration raid sparked tensions with South Korea. Hyundai Steel committed to creating over 1,300 Louisiana jobs. State officials met with Hyundai to confirm project progress. In a defiant tone, Gov. Jeff Landry said nothing has changed about Hyundai Motor Group’s plans to open a massive steel plant in Donaldsonville, even after an immigration …Jeff Landry · Donaldsonville See the Story

Several indicted for CDL bribery scheme

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Knowledge and skills testing, as well as entry-level driver training, were allegedly all bypassed as part of a CDL bribery scheme in Louisiana. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana, this CDL scheme involved a local business owner, office of motor vehicle employees and a truck driver training business. Mahmoud Alhattab, a Louisiana restaurant owner, is alleged to have bribed Jenay Davis and Sakira Millien, employ…Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Around Ascension for Sept. 3, 2025

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Farmers market opens in DonaldsonvilleDonaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Donaldsonville looks to close the gap against perennial power St. James in District 7-3A

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Preview of Baton Rouge area District 7-3A featuring rivals St. James and Donaldsonville. St. James is a back-to-back state runner-up, with Donaldsonville looking to close the gap.Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Donaldsonville man sentenced to 55 years after plea in 2017 homicide | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

On April 29, 2025, Kahlil Howard of 7233 LA Hwy 405 Donaldsonville, LA, age 27, pled guilty to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder and Armed Robbery. Howard was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Brant Mayer. Presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Cody Martin. On September 8, 2017, Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a location in Donaldsonville in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a male victim…Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Ascension Parish plans to clear residents from 17,000-acre area for industrial development

DONALDSONVILLE — Ascension Parish on Monday unveiled a plan to clear residents from 17,000 acres on the west side that have been designated for major industrial development.Parish leaders are looking for a firm that will, through a "transparent, community-centered process," identify who needs to move and determine how much they should receive for their inconvenience.This process, as outlined by the parish, includes three public informational mee…Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Ascension Parish council removes Glenn Price from Donaldsonville hospital board

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In a contentious vote, the Ascension Parish Council removed the vice chairman of the Prevost Memorial Hospital board a little more than a week after he was arrested for allegedly obstructing justice.Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

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