Gonzales, LA

GONZALES — The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office is conducting an investigative audit into the city of Gonzales’ finances, scrutinizing municipal credit card transactions, facility rentals and usage agreements.Gonzales Chief of Staff Wade Petite said that state auditors showed up at City Hall "unannounced" several weeks ago, though local officials were already aware an inquiry was being opened."Our information was that the auditor had received an anonymous ti

GONZALES — An Atmos Energy crew and local emergency responders are working to repair an active natural gas leak near the intersection of Cornerview and Boudreaux roads.According to the Gonzales Fire Department, repair work is currently underway at the site, and emergency services are monitoring the situation.Officials are urging drivers and residents to avoid the area while crews work to secure and repair the leak.Permalink| Comments

GONZALES — The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office is conducting an investigative audit into the city of Gonzales’ finances, scrutinizing municipal credit card transactions, facility rentals and usage agreements.Gonzales Chief of Staff Wade Petite said that state auditors showed up at City Hall "unannounced" several weeks ago, though local officials were already aware an inquiry was being opened."Our information was that the auditor had received an anonymous ti

LAFAYETTE — Congressman Clay Higgins will keep his seat as the U.S. Rep. for District 3 in a landslide win Tuesday night. The incumbent was challenged by Republican Kate Cotten, no-party candidate Tia LeBrun and Democrats John Day, Priscilla Gonzales and Caleb Walker.Higgins' district stretches along most of South Louisiana, from Lake Charles to Houma, including St. Mary Parish.Higgins will be beginning his sixth term. He took office in 2017 after retiring as a sheriff's cap

GONZALES — An East Ascension High School teacher and basketball coach was arrested Monday night on charges of reckless operation, flight from an officer and DWI.According to jail records, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office found Troy Green just before midnight before he was booked into jail and released Tuesday morning."We take matters involving our employees seriously and are reviewing the circumstances surrounding this incident in accordance with district policies and procedures

GONZALES — A man accused of raping a woman at gunpoint in Gonzales was arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail early Monday morning.  According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a reported sexual assault at a South Sammy Street home on Sunday. The victim of the assault allegedly met the suspect, later identified as 24-year-old David Levy, at the home.Deputies say that Levy proceeded to sexually assault her at gunpoint when sh

GONZALES — The Marvin Braud Boat Way in Ascension Parish is closed starting Monday in an effort to reduce water levels. The closure has been implemented due to elevated tidal water in the area.The facility will be closed until water levels recede and conditions are safe to reopen.Permalink| Comments

GONZALES — The Ascension Parish government's Department of Transportation is holding a meeting this week regarding the future of the Duplessis Road Safety Widening Project. The targeted stakeholder meeting, held in coordination with state transportation officials, will discuss the widening project between Airline Highway and La. 73. The meeting will present updated information on the project, including revisions made to the project since the September 2024 public me

GONZALES — Dutchtown Point Avenue near Preserve Trail in Gonzales was closed following a single-vehicle crash involving a utility pole on Saturday morning, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The crash left one person seriously injured. They were later transported to a local hospital. Access to the City Heights Apartment Complex and The Preserve at Old Dutchtown was also closed due to roadway hazards, officials said. The roadways have since

GONZALES — Nearly 1,500 high school students got a closer look at career paths at the Build Your Future event today.The Pelican and Bayou chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors hosted the annual event at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Students from 40 schools explored career opportunities in the construction and petrochemical industries.Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities, students learned more about the skills needed for different trades and what it tak