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Donaldsonville
Ascension Parish, Louisiana
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Ascension Public Schools announces 2026-27 Students of the Year
Ascension Public Schools has announced its 2026-27 Students of the Year for fifth, eighth and 12th grades. The students will be recognized before the Ascension Parish School Board meeting on Dec. 1 at Donaldsonville…
Georgia man arrested for killing woman in Seminole County, GBI says
Lamar McDonald, 37, has been arrested and charged with malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault in connection with the death of 35-year-old Dyshena Haire. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation…
Results for Ascension Parish Division A judge race
Challenger Kim Landry has defeated two-term incumbent Judge Jason Verdigets for the Division A seat in the 23rd Judicial District Court. Landry, a Republican, secured 53% of the vote. She joins Rob Snyder as a new judge…
Previously resigned judge hired at 23rd JDC DA's office
Steven Tureau, a judge who resigned from the 23rd Judicial District bench in September, has been hired as a felony division Assistant District Attorney. Tureau had previously been disqualified from seeking reelection to…
Contractor strikes water line in Port Barrow area
Parish Utilities of Ascension issued a warning to customers in the Port Barrow area of Donaldsonville on Monday after a contractor struck a water line. Crews are currently working to address the damage, which has caused…
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Golf carts may become legal on municipal streets in Donaldsonville. See what would be allowed.
The Donaldsonville City Council has officially approved an ordinance legalizing the use of golf carts on municipal streets. The new rules establish safety requirements and permit procedures for drivers. While the city…
Ascension Catholic, South Plaquemines play football game
Ascension Catholic dominated South Plaquemines in a District 10-1A prep football matchup, securing a decisive 42-0 victory at Floyd Boutte Memorial Stadium. Despite a slow start, the Bulldogs' offense gained 410 total…
Donaldsonville man arrested in crash that killed 3 horses
Carlo Phillips, 43, of Donaldsonville, has been arrested following a hit-and-run crash near the Sunshine Bridge in Ascension Parish. The incident, which occurred on October 24, involved three vehicles and resulted in…