Weekly Citizen

According to an opinion issued by the Louisiana Attorney General's Office, Gonzales Mayor Tim Riley can appoint a chief of staff, but he does not have independent authority to allocate funding from the budget to compensate the person.

AG: Mayor can appoint chief of staff, but council allocates funding According to the Louisiana Attorney General's Office, Mayor Tim Riley can appoint a chief of staff, though he does not have independent authority to allocate funding to compensate the individual.

Ascension Parish Public Schools will implement new clear backpack guidelines starting with the 2026-27 school year.

Ascension Schools announces clear backpack guidelines for 2026-27

A former West Ascension Parish Hospital board member and Donaldsonville mayoral candidate pled guilty May 8 in Gonzales to illegal possession of stolen things over $25,000 and obstruction of justice, according to records filed with the 23d Judicial District Court.

Former hospital board member pleads guilty to two charges A former West Ascension Parish Hospital board member and Donaldsonville mayoral candidate pled guilty May 8 to illegal possession of stolen things over $25,000 and obstruction of justice.

East Ascension High School in Gonzales announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2026.

East Ascension High School's Class of 2026 graduates May 15