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AP Schools announces 2025-26 Students of the Year | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Donaldsonville, La. — Ascension Public Schools announces the 2025-26 Students of the Year for fifth, eighth, and twelfth grades. These outstanding students will be recognized before the Ascension Parish School Board meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. on the campus of Dutchtown High School. “We could not be more proud of our Students of the Year,” said Ascension Public Schools Superintendent Edith Walker, Ed.D. “Each of these incr…Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

71% back Hyundai’s $5.8B plant, but many worry about pollution

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(The Center Square) — Residents of Louisiana’s River Parishes broadly support Hyundai’s proposed $5.8 billion steel plant near Donaldsonville, even as many worry about industrial pollution and public health, accordingPollution · Donaldsonville Read Article

Suit seeks to void AP Council votes rezoning Modeste acreage to Industrial | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

On October 16, Ascension’s Parish Council convened Executive Session to privately discuss pending litigation. The council, along with two members in their personal capacity (Chairman Chase Melancon and Vice Chairman Blaine Petite), had been sued by two non-profit organizations attempting to void approval of multiple votes related to billions of dollars in industrial investment at RiverPlex MegaPark on Ascension’s west bank. Rural Roots Louisia…Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Suit seeks to void RiverPlex MegaPark vote for lack of voice vote | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Press Release by Louisiana Bucket Brigade Two community organizations today filed suit against the Ascension Parish Council in the 23rd Judicial District Court, alleging that votes made by the council related to industrial expansion in Ascension Parish were cast in violation of the Louisiana Open Meetings Law. Subsequently the groups, Rural Roots and the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, argue that the votes are invalid and must therefore be voided by t…Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

Ascension Parish breaks ground on Energy Transition Parkway

DONALDSONVILLE — What may look like just a pile of dirt is actually the start of a major economic shift for Ascension Parish and the region, officials said.Leaders gathered Thursday to officially break ground on the Energy Transition Parkway, a new roadway designed to support billions in energy projects and regional growth.“Again, we’re saying it’s just a road, but it’s so much more than that,” said Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment. “I…Donaldsonville · Donaldsonville Read Article

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

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AP Schools announces 2025-26 Students of the Year | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

71% back Hyundai’s $5.8B plant, but many worry about pollution

Suit seeks to void AP Council votes rezoning Modeste acreage to Industrial | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Suit seeks to void RiverPlex MegaPark vote for lack of voice vote | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Ascension Parish breaks ground on Energy Transition Parkway

Spartans among Ascension Parish winning teams in week 4

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

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

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

Several indicted for CDL bribery scheme

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AP Schools announces 2025-26 Students of the Year | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

71% back Hyundai’s $5.8B plant, but many worry about pollution

Suit seeks to void AP Council votes rezoning Modeste acreage to Industrial | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Suit seeks to void RiverPlex MegaPark vote for lack of voice vote | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Ascension Parish breaks ground on Energy Transition Parkway

Spartans among Ascension Parish winning teams in week 4

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

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

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

Several indicted for CDL bribery scheme

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