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Ascension Planning Commission approves Pelican Point expansion plan over resident objections

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission recently approved a master plan revision for the 907-lot Pelican Point development, allowing up to 1,174 lots in the neighborhood.See the Story

Waffle House · Prairieville

1 person arrested following weekend shooting on I-10 in Ascension Parish

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

One person has been arrested following a weekend shooting on I-10 in Ascension Parish.See the Story

Gonzales, Louisiana · Gonzales

Gonzales City Council to consider 2025-26 Capital Outlay Budget (Monday) | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. A Public Hearing to Consider: Adoption of Ordinance No.4277: An Ordinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Budget. A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL Call to Order. Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. Proclamation to proclaim June 19, 2025, as “Juneteenth” in the City of Gonzales. Approval for the City of Gonzales to enter into an IG…Read Article

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Will Ascension Parish become Ammonia Parish?

Three new proposed chemical plants could more than quadruple ammonia production in the Donaldsonville area, leaving Ascension residents to face more toxic air pollution and possible chemical disasters, according to a new report from Rural Roots and the Louisiana Bucket Brigade. The post Will Ascension Parish become Ammonia Parish? appeared first on The Lens.Pollution · DonaldsonvilleRead Article

Final suspect in fatal Interstate shooting arrested | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Detectives with the APSO Violent Crimes Unit have arrested Taron Parker, 18, of Gonzales, in connection with the targeted drive-by shooting that occurred along I10 on Sunday, June 8th. He is charged with two-counts of 1st degree murder, two-counts of attempted 1st degree murder, illegal use of weapons, assault by drive by shooting, and aggravated damage to property. See below for earlier reporting in this case: Detectives with the APSO Violent C…Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesRead Article

AP Government conducts survey toward Community Health Assessment | Pelican Post - Online Newspaper

Ascension Parish Residents — We Want to Hear From You! Ascension Parish Government and the Louisiana Public Health Institute are conducting a Community Health Assessment to better understand the health needs in our community. Your input helps shape programs and services that matter to YOU! This survey takes about 10 minutes and is completely confidential—skip any question you’re not comfortable answering! Take the survey here: https://redcap.lph…Ascension Parish · Ascension ParishRead Article

Local line of syrups and mixers is catching on across the state

A banana-flavored tiki drink sparked Derek Stewart’s latest venture: Exquisite Elixirs, a Louisiana-based line of small-batch mixers and syrups launched in late 2023, 225 writes.  Stewart, already known for co-founding Gilla Brewing and opening The Meatatory butcher shop, now bottles flavors like smoked bloody mary and bananas Foster syrup. His creations—designed for cocktails, coffee, and even ice cream—are sold at nearly 20 retailers statewide…Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesRead Article

Growing local line of syrups and mixers concocts flavors like bananas Foster and smoked peach

It started with a banana-flavored tiki drink Derek Stewart tried at a cocktail lounge in Nashville. The bartender wouldn’t divulge what was in the banana syrup. So when Stewart returned home, he began playing around in the kitchen, chasing that fresh banana taste. It launched a creative new chapter in his life. He started concocting his Exquisite Elixirs collection of small-batch, seasonal mixers and syrups around late 2023, committing to the br…Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesRead Article

2 wanted in connection with daiquiri shop shooting in Ascension Parish

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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…Gonzales, Louisiana · GonzalesRead Article

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

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