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Ascension Planning Commission approves 68-lot subdivision in Gonzales pending DOTD traffic revisions
5+ day, 28+ min ago (393+ words) After more than two hours of discussion and three separate motions, the Ascension Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat Wednesday for a 68-lot subdivision in Gonzales, with road infrastructure review and revisions required before construction can begin. The Farm subdivision…...
Running for office: Graves seeks reelection to Zachary Council seat
1+ week, 1+ day ago (291+ words) James Graves, 41, Republican, is seeking reelection to the Zachary City Council District 4 seat. He and wife, Andrea, have been together for over 20 years, and have two children, Jayse, 11, and Julia, 16, who both attend Zachary schools. “Our commitment to service extends…...
Running for office: Miles seeks Zachary council seat District 4
1+ week, 1+ day ago (307+ words) Mark Miles is running for the Zachary City Council District 4 seat. The 64-year-old Democrat is No. 181 on the Nov. 3 ballot. Miles retired from the Baton Rouge Fire Department after 31 years of service, where he served as assistant chief. He said…...
Running for office: Graves seeks Zachary school board District 8 seat
1+ week, 1+ day ago (306+ words) Andrea Graves, 46, Republican, is a candidate for Zachary Community School Board, District 8 seat. “Service and advocacy have been central to my life both personally and professionally,” Graves said. “My faith is at the foundation of who I am and guides…...
Master plan for City Park, and its golf course, to have final public engagement meeting
1+ week, 1+ day ago (221+ words) Residents will get their last chance to voice their opinions on the plan for the future of City-Brooks Community Park in two weeks, before a final draft is sent to the BREC Commission. BREC is holding its final public meeting…...
In first opposed race since 2008, DA Hillar Moore has amassed a significant war chest
2+ week, 1+ day ago (713+ words) District Attorney Hillar Moore, left, and Ryan Thompson. Incumbent District Attorney Hillar Moore has already raised more in campaign donations this election cycle than in any previous race, putting his war chest in a similar league as multiple recent mayoral…...
St. George celebrates renovated City Hall: ‘This belongs to the community’
2+ week, 5+ day ago (348+ words) St. George Mayor Dustin Yates and city council ceremonially cut a ribbon outside of City Hall on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The city of St. George hosts an open house at City Hall on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The new sign is pictured outside…...
Ascension Parish is crafting a committee to comb through its planning documents
3+ week, 3+ day ago (418+ words) The Ascension Parish leaders are planning to take a new, detailed look at the parish’s policies for new construction and infrastructure as its population continues to grow and new business development comes to the area. The Parish Council approved a…...
Editorial: PSC demonstrates why La. citizens don’t trust public agencies
3+ week, 5+ day ago (505+ words) The public has a right to expect public agencies will look out for the public's interest. But the Public Service Commission has recently failed on that account when considering whether to require greater transparency about Meta's plans for a data…...
Local governments win coveted Community Achievement Awards
4+ week, 24+ min ago (171+ words) Walker was one of 20 communities honored at the Louisiana Municipal Association’s 58th annual Community Achievement Awards on Aug. 6. The awards recognize the perseverance, dedication, and tireless efforts of elected municipal officials and their teams across various municipalities, a news release said....