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Sorrento Mayor Chris Guidry reelected without opposition, seven run for five council seats

Dec 27, 2024 · West Ascension Early Learning Center. The West Ascension Early Learning Center in Donaldsonville held a ceremony April 3 as it opened with its partners from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux.. Rock the Country. Kid Rock and Jason Aldean were the headlining acts as the Rock the Country tour kicked off April 5-6 in Gonzales at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center.

Jan 3, 2025 · As 2024 ended, the staff looked ahead toward Ascension Parish news headlines expected in 2025. Gonzales leaders take office. Tim Riley will serve as the first new mayor for the City of Gonzales in 16 years as he takes the seat held by interim Mayor Ryland Percy, who was appointed to serve the remainder of former Mayor Barney Arceneaux's term.

Nov 26, 2024 · After the turkey has been carved and the Thanksgiving plates have been cleared, voters will head to the polls one last time in 2024. Ascension Parish voters will cast their ballots Dec. 7 following the early voting period (spanning from Nov. 22 through Nov. 30; excluding Nov. 24, Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving).. What's on the ballot in Ascension Parish for Dec. 7?

Dec 12, 2024 · Tim Riley to be sworn in. Riley will be the first Black mayor in the history of Gonzales. Also, he will be the first new Gonzales mayor in 16 years as former Mayor Barney Arceneaux stepped down in April to take a new position as executive director of the Louisiana Municipal Association.. A native of Darrow, Riley attended St. Amant High School and Southern University in Baton Rouge, according ...

4 days ago · Ascension Parish held a ceremony to honor its employees with 20 or more years of service. Parish President Clint Cointment personally recognized each worker for their dedication. The parish expressed gratitude for the employees' contributions and their lasting impact on the community. The longest ...

Sep 6, 2024 · The company's funds went to three parish schools — St. Amant High School, Duplessis Primary and East Ascension High School. Rubicon's chemical plant is located along Hwy. 75 in the industrial corridor in Geismar.

Jan 13, 2025 · Following the inauguration ceremony, Gonzales Mayor Tim Riley held the first meeting with the city council and presented a proclamation for Catholic Schools Week to students from St. Theresa of Avila Catholic School. The students from the Gonzales school visited city hall for the annual tradition ...

Jul 10, 2024 · Candidates from Ascension Parish's cities, Donaldsonville and Gonzales, will officially kick off their campaigns during the July 17-19 qualifying period for the Nov. 5 election.