Press Releases from the Public Information Officer
- 01/03/24- Ascension Government Inaugurates and Prepares for First Council Meeting with New
- 01/15/24- Ascension Parish Declares Local State of Emergency
- 02/06/24- Churchpoint Road Closure in Gonzales
- 03/13/24- Ascension Parish Government and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Address Red Dirt Issue
- 04/18/24- 3rd Annual Trash Bash to Help Clean Up Ascension (400 Volunteers Needed)
- 04/18/24- Notice of Public Hearing on Millage Rates in Ascension Parish)
- 04/19/24- Ascension Parish Finalizes Sale of Sewer Assets to NWI
- 04/22/24- Ascension Parish Food Distribution Rescheduled for April 23rd
- 12/29/23-Ascension Parish Government Inauguration 2024 set for January 2nd
- 12/28/23-Ascension Parish Government New Hours of Operation
- 08/10/23-Ascension Parish Fire Departments Receive Rebate Funds
- 02/16/23- Ascension Parish Hosts Public Information Meeting for New Animal Shelter
- 02/13/23 – OLOL and Ascension Partner to Expand Access to Healthcare Services
- 01/31/23 – AP Water Receives 100% Grade
- 01/09/23 – Ascension Parish Fire District 3 Announces Improvement in Class Rating
- 01/03/23 – Marvin Braud Pumping Station Update
- 12/30/22 – Marvin Braud Pump Station Temporarily Out of Service
- 12/20/22 – Ascension Cautions Residents Due to Freezing Weather
- 12/19/22 – Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Commodity Distribution to be held at Lamar Dixon Expo Center
- 12/14/22 – Severe Weather Update
- 11/30/22 – Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office to Sponsor December Senior Sock Hop
- 10/28/22 – Parish of Ascension Closes Buildings for Voting
- 10/25/22 – Ascension President Cointment Diagnosed with COVID-19
- 10/10/22 – Ascension Parish Government Sponsors Senior Sock Hop
- 09/21/22 – Ascension Parish Government hosts Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
- 09/15/22 – Keep Ascension Beautiful Awarded Grant
- 09/06/22 – Prairieville Fire Department hosts September 11th Memorial Program
- 08/26/22 – Alligator Bayou Reopened
- 08/11/22 – Ascension Parish Government Signs Agreement with Sheriff Bobby Webre for Jail Maintenance
- 04/19/22 – Alisha Massey named Interim Director of Ascension Mental Health
- 04/08/22 – Ascension Updates Manchac Acres Bridge Status
- 04/04/22 – Bill Dawson Named Interim AP Utilities Director
- 03/31/22 – Ascension Proclaims Library Week
- 03/23/22 – Ascension Proclaims March as Disabilities Awareness Month
- 03/18/22 – Ascension Proclaims March as Flood Awareness Month
- 02/18/22 – Ken Dawson Recognized on his Retirement
- 02/14/22 – Ascension Places Requirements on Windermere Crossing Development
- 02/11/22 – First Concrete Poured for Fish Bayou Flood Control Structure
- 02/10/22 – C Braud Road Narrows to One Lane
- 02/8/22 – Ascension Fights “Litter on a Stick”
- 01/28/22 – Ascension Looking to Fill Planning & Zoning Commission Seats
- 01/28/22 – Ascension Parish Recognizes Ascension School Board
- 01/25/22 – Ascension Updates Manchac Acres Bridge Status
- 01/21/22 – Donaldsonville Water Customers Urged to Prepare for Cold Weather
- 01/20/22 – Free Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic in Ascension
- 01/19/22 – Ascension Will Distribute Free COVID-19 Home Tests
- 12/14/21 – Entergy Continuing to Maintain and Repair Street Lighting Across Louisiana
- 10/27/21 – Ascension Disaster Recovery Center Reducing Hours
- 10/27/21 – Ascension Follows Governor’s Mask Rules
- 10/21/21 – Ascension to Finish Collecting Storm Debris
- 10/18/21 – Ascension Parish Finalizing Hurricane Debris Removal
- 10/13/21 – Ascension Goes Live with Storm Debris Website
- 10/08/21 – Safe and Healthy Family Event
- 09/28/21 – Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Donaldsonville
- 09/23/21 – Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Ascension
- 09/17/21 – Ascension Parish Government Lifts Parish Wide Burn Ban
- 09/16/21 – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams arrive in Ascension
- 09/16/21 – Ascension Begins Aerial Spraying for Mosquitoes
- 09/14/21 – Hurricane Ida Recovery Efforts Temporarily Suspended
- 09/13/21 – Ascension Prepares for TS Nicholas
- 09/10/21 – Ascension Parish Waives Permits and Fees for Hurricane Reconstruction / Waiver
- 09/10/21 – FEMA sets up Mobile Registry Centers in Ascension
- 09/09/21 – Ascension Parish Residents Can Bring Storm Debris to Lamar-Dixon
- 09/09/21 – Prairieville Fire Department will Commemorate 20th Anniversary of 9/11
- 09/08/21 – Ascension Parish Waives Electrical Permits/Fees
- 09/07/21 – Hurricane Ida Survivors May be Eligible for Generator and Chainsaw Reimbursement
- 09/01/21 – Ascension Offering Tarps, Water, Ice, MREs
- 09/01/21 – Ascension Parish Announces Hurricane Debris Removal
- 08/31/21 – Ascension Offers Information on Applying for Disaster Assistance
- 08/28/21 – Ascension Government Offices to Close Monday August 30
- 08/28/21 – Ascension Parish Waterways to Close at Noon Sunday
- 08/27/21 – Ascension Parish Sandbag Location Updates
- 08/26/21 – Ascension Parish Makes Sandbags Available Ahead of Storm
- 08/24/21 – Ascension DPW Announces Intersection Improvements on Joe Sevario Road
- 08/19/21 – Ascension DPW Announces Lane Closures on C Braud Road
- 08/05/21 – Ascension Council Meetings Going Virtual
- 08/03/21 – Ascension President Cointment Diagnosed with COVID-19
- 07/29/21 – Ascension Fire Departments Receive Insurance Rebate Checks
- 07/26/21 – Henry Rd at AP Hwy 930 to Close for Construction
- 07/16/21 – After a Slow Start Ascension Vegetation Crews Going Full Speed Ahead
- 07/13/21 – Ascension Recreation Supports Tank Proof Swimming Program
- 07/08/21 – Ascension Parish Provides Direct Access to Unified Land Development Code
- 07/03/21 – Ascension Residents Urged to Self-Report Flood Damage
- 07/02/21 – Ascension Parish to Receive Major Highway Improvements
- 07/01/21 – President Cointment Appoints Rae’Ven Jackson Community Outreach Director
- 07/01/21 – Ascension Parish Unveils Open Finance
- 07/01/21 – West Main Street to Close for Dredging Operations
- 06/30/21 – Ascension Debris Pickup Final Pass Begins July 14
- 06/28/21 – Cointment Names Todd Elisar Assistant DPW Director
- 06/22/21 – Brady Edmonston Appointed Ascension Parish Compliance Officer
- 06/18/21 – Cointment Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Expected Tropical Weather
- 06/17/21 – Updated Sandbag Locations in Ascension Parish
- 06/14/21 – Ascension Debris Pickup to Begin Wednesday
- 06/09/21 – Cointment Gets Proactive on New River Drainage Project
- 06/03/21 – Ascension Included in President’s Disaster Declaration
- 06/02/21 – Goldsmith Named Ascension Parish Treasurer and CFO
- 06/01/21 – Manchac Acres Road in Prairieville Closed for Repairs
- 05/28/21 – Alligator Bayou Road Cut
- 05/27/21 – Waterways in Ascension to Reopen
- 05/26/21 – Spanish Lake & Bluff Swamp Drainage
- 05/25/21 – Road Closure
- 05/25/21 – Parish Officials Request Flood Water Information
- 05/24/21 – Vaccine Availability
- 05/24/21 – Alligator Bayou Road Pumping Operation
- 05/18/21 – Where to get Sandbags in Ascension Parish
- 05/7/21 – Cointment Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Month
- 05/7/21 – Cointment Proclaims Nurses Week
- 04/23/21 – Pfizer Vaccine Available at Lamar-Dixon
- 04/22/21 – Ascension Reopens Waterways
- 04/22/21 – Ascension Recreation to Reopen Skatepark
- 04/19/21 – Ascension Parish Asking Residents to Report Water in Homes
- 04/15/21 – Ascension Parish Waterways to Close at Noon Today
- 03/26/21 – Ascension Announces Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
- 03/17/21 – Ascension Parish Government to Close Early Today Ahead of Impending Weather
- 03/10/21 – COVID-19 Vaccine Available at Prevost Hospital in Donaldsonville
- 03/8/21 – Ascension Offers Free COVID Testing Throughout the Parish
- 03/3/21 – Ascension Moves into Phase 3, Loosens Restrictions
- 02/24/21 – Ascension Parish Health Unit Now Has COVID-19 Vaccine
- 02/15/21 – Ascension Parish Sets Curfew
- 02/14/21 – Ascension Declares State of Emergency, Closes Offices ahead of Freezing Weather
- 02/12/21 – Ascension Council Approves Resolution to send Sale of Sewer Assets to Public Vote
- 01/29/21 – Ascension Parish Cuts Ribbon on New Modeste Fire Station
- 01/22/21 – LA DOTD to Close Sections of Highways 42 and 73 for Roadwork
- 01/22/21 – Ascension Parish Recreation Takes Youth Baseball to the Next Level
- 01/14/21 – Ascension Seeking Applicants for Registrar of Voters
- 01/7/21 – Little League Baseball Press Conference
- 01/5/21 – Ascension and Ochsner Team to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing in Donaldsonville
- 12/28/20 – Ascension Parish Christmas Tree Drop-Off Information
- 12/20/20 – Ascension Parish Continues Offering Free Coronavirus Testing
- 11/30/20 – Ascension Partners with Ochsner to Offer Free COVID-19 Tests
- 11/20/20 – Ascension Council Recognizes Ascension Outlaws State Champs
- 11/10/20 – Traffic Light Replaces 4-Way Stop in Ascension
- 10/26/20 – Ascension Parish Government Offices to Close on Election Day
- 10/22/20 – Reimagining Ascension Recreation
- 10/20/20 – Drive In Movies at Lamar-Dixon
- 10/20/20 – Donaldsonville Boil Water Advisory Lifted
- 10/16/20 – Boil Water Advisory in Effect for Parts of Donaldsonville
- 10/16/20 – Ascension Parish Council Sets Trick-or-Treating Hours
- 10/15/20 – Ascension Recognizes Outgoing Planning & Zoning Commissioners
- 10/14/20 – Ascension Receives Authority to Reopen Bars
- 10/7/20 – Lamar-Dixon Accepting Horses and Cattle for Storm Shelter
- 10/6/20 – Cointment Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Delta
- 09/27/20 – Ascension Parish Waterways Reopening Today at Noon
- 09/22/20 – Ascension President Cointment Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Beta
- 09/21/20 – Ascension Parish Waterways Closed to Recreational Boat Traffic
- 09/17/20 – Ascension Parish Waterways to Reopen Friday Morning
- 09/16/20 – Ascension Parish Waterways Closed to Boat Traffic
- 09/13/20 – Lamar-Dixon Accepting Livestock for Storm Shelter
- 08/30/20 – Ascension Parish Reopening Waterways to Recreational Boating
- 08/27/20 – Volunteer Ascension Mobilizes Rotary and Parish to Aid SW Louisiana
- 08/27/20 – Ascension Parish Government to Resume Normal Hours Friday
- 08/26/20 – Ascension Parish Waterways Closed to Boat Traffic
- 08/25/20 – Ascension Parish Offices to Close Thursday due to Hurricane Laura
- 08/25/20 – Ascension Parish Waterways Closed to Boat Traffic
- 08/24/20 – Ascension Parish Emergency Declaration Filed Today
- 08/23/20 – Ascension Parish Provides Updated Sand and Sandbag Locations
- 08/23/20 – President Cointment Issues State of Emergency Declaration for Ascension
- 08/22/20 – Marvin Braud Pumping Station to be Activated Sunday Morning
- 08/21/20 – Ascension providing pre-filled sandbags ahead of storms
- 08/21/20 – Marvin Braud Pumping Station to be Activated Sunday Evening
- 08/12/20 – Brignac Road Closed for Emergency Repairs
- 08/14/20 – Former Ascension Parish Councilman Allison Bourque Dies at Age 82
- 08/4/20 – Ascension Council Meetings Going Virtual
- 07/16/20 – Parish and school officials cut ribbon on new carpool lane
- 07/16/20 – Marvin Braud Pump #5 is back online
- 07/14/20 – Ascension now accepts white goods at Recycling Center
- 07/08/20 – Update – Roddy Road to close temporarily for Move Ascension Work
- 07/08/20 – Long-awaited Highway 42 nearing completion
- 07/07/20 – Geaux Get Tested at Lamar-Dixon
- 07/02/20 – Ascension activates pumps, places sandbags in advance of weather
- 07/02/20 – President Cointment, Council Chairwoman Casso, Mayor Arceneaux, Mayor Lambert, Mayor Sullivan, and Sheriff Webre and issue joint statement on wearing masks
- 06/29/20 – Roddy Road to close temporarily for Move Ascension Work
- 05/22/20 – President Cointment proclaims Ascension Parish 2020 Graduates Week
- 05/22/20 – President Cointment proclaims Ascension Parish Public Works Employees week
- 05/19/20 – President Cointment Statement on Utilities Committee agenda
- 03/23/20 – President Cointment issues Stay-at-Home order for Ascension
- 03/17/20 – Ascension Planning and Building Departments go 100% online
- 03/13/20 – Emergency Declaration
- 03/10/20 – President Cointment urges River Cleanup participation
- 02/19/20 – Marcia Shivers named Ascension Parish Employee of the Month
- 02/12/20 – Highway 930 in Prairieville to close this weekend
- 02/11/20 – Donaldsonville boil water advisory has been lifted
- 02/11/20 – West Ascension Drainage thankful to Price and Brass for their assistance
- 02/10/20 – Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Donaldsonville
- 02/06/20 – Ascension team formed to consider sewer
- 01/28/20 – President Cointment addresses East Ascension Rotary
- 01/24/20 – President Cointment proclaims School Board Member Recognition Month
- 01/24/20 – President Cointment proclaims Catholic Schools Week
- 01/23/20 – Daigle Road to have intermittent lane closures
- 01/22/20 – President Cointment joins Gonzales Garden Club in tree planting ceremony
- 01/21/20 – River Oaks Road in Geismar closed for bridge replacement
- 01/15/20 – President Cointment mobilizes litter crews in Ascension
- 01/14/20 – President Cointment proclaims LSU Week in Ascension Parish
- 01/13/20 – Ascension Parish Council names officers and committees
- 01/7/20 – Ascension Parish Christmas Tree Drop-Off Information
- 10/01/19 – Ascension breaks ground on new DPW fueling station
- 09/20/19 – President Matassa Proclaims Lamendola’s Supermarket Day
- 09/19/19 – Ascension officials break ground on new courthouse
- 09/17/19 – Highway 930 to close for drainage improvements
- 09/09/19 – Prairieville Fire Department to Hold September 11 Commemoration Ceremony
- 09/06/19 – President Matassa proclaims Constitution Week
- 08/23/19 – Ascension to Host Open House to Preview Sewer Plans
- 08/19/19 – President Matassa proclaims Jason Williams Day
- 08/08/19 – President Matassa appoints Rachael Wilkinson interim OHSEP Director
- 07/23/19 – Ascension to host open house to preview sewer plans
- 07/22/19 – Ascension Parish Council recognizes deaf interpreter
- 07/17/19 – Ascension Waterways Reopen
- 07/15/19 – Ascension Parish President Praises Employees for Hurricane Barry Preparations and Actions
- 07/15/19 – Vegetative Debris Only Drop-off Site Now Open at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center For Ascension Parish Residents Only
- 07/13/19 – Ascension Parish Emergency Management Officials to Hold Storm Update Press Conference
- 07/12/19 – Ascension Parish Emergency Management Officials to Open Hazardous Weather Shelter in advance of TS Barry
- 07/10/19 – Loose Sand and Bags Available for Ascension Parish Residents
- 06/13/19 – Matassa empanels fill ordinance committee
- 06/12/19 – DOTD completes transfer of Hwy 930 to Ascension Parish
- 06/12/19 – Ascension to hold public meeting on Tiggy Duplessis Road improvements
- 06/07/19 – Ascension Parish Government Responding to June 6 Severe Weather
- 06/07/19 – President Matassa recognizes Lester Lerch for service to the Parish
- 06/04/19 – New Ascension LOMR Maps Available for Review
- 06/04/19 – President Matassa presents check to Team of Dreams
- 05/29/19 – Braud Road at Patty Jo Lane in Prairieville to close for drainage repairs
- 05/22/19 – President Matassa proclaims Ralph’s Market’s 35th Anniversary
- 05/21/19 – President Matassa proclaims James Moore Day
- 05/19/19 – Ascension Parish Government and The Arc of East Ascension
- 05/17/19 – President Matassa Proclaims Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Month
- 05/16/19 – President Matassa Honors Lady Gators Softball State Champions
- 05/08/19 – Ascension Floodplain Ordinance Public Meeting
- 05/03/19 – Proposed Changes to the Floodplain Ordinance
- 04/30/19 – Ascension Parish Finance Department Earns National Recognition
- 04/02/19 – Ascension Parish Transportation Master Plan Final Public Meetings Scheduled
- 03/13/19 – DOTD Announces Hwy 933 Road Closure
- 03/12/19 – Ascension Parish to Hold Public Information Session on LOMR
- 02/28/19 – Road Closures announced for Highway 929 in Ascension Parish
- 02/27/19 – Matassa Recognizes St. Theresa of Avila School for 60 Years of Catholic Education
- 02/25/19 – President Matassa Proclaims Paint the Parish Purple Day
- 02/25/19 – President Matassa recognizes Eagle Scout Andrew Poché
- 02/19/19 – Ascension Parish Government Recognized for Blood Donations
- 02/12/19 – Henry Road in Prairieville to close for repairs
- 10/30/18 – State of the Parish
- 10/11/18 – President Matassa Proclaims Jambalaya Shoppe Day
- 10/02/18 – Ascension Parish Receives $17.5 Million for Water Infrastructure
- 09/24/18 – Master Plan Open House
- 08/31/18 – Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival Taking Shape
- 08/17/18 – President Matassa Proclaims Cooper James Smith Day
- 08/10/18 – Highway 929 Drainage Repairs Rescheduled
- 08/09/18 – Ascension Parish Employees Earn Drone Pilot Licenses
- 08/08/18 – Temporary Lane Closure on Germany Road
- 08/08/18 – Ascension Parish Helps Raise Money for Charity at National Conference
- 08/06/18 – Highway 929 to Close for Drainage Repairs
- 07/25/18 – Alligator Bayou Road Completely Open to Traffic
- 07/23/18 – West Nile Virus Detected in Ascension Parish
- 07/20/18 – Henry Road to Close Temporarily for Move Ascension Improvements
- 06/26/18 – Township Road in West Ascension Reopens
- 06/21/18 – President Matassa Proclaims ACHS Baseball State Champs Day
- 06/08/18 – Matassa Proclaims Men’s Health Month
- 05/18/18 – Ascension Parish Observes “Pilez Mosquito Week”
- 05/25/18 – Ascension Parish Master Land Use Workshop
- 05/14/18 – Ascension Parish Building Employees Receive Certification
- 05/28/18 – Memorial Day Observance
- 05/18/18 – Matassa Proclaims Women’s Health Week
- 05/07/18 – President Matassa Proclaims National Nurses Week
- 05/04/18 – President Matassa Proclaims Women’s Lung Health Week
- 05/02/18 – Ascension Recycling Center Offers Expanded Hours
- 05/02/18 – Ascension Parish Government and Sheriff Work Together to Clean Up the Parish
- 05/01/18 – President Matassa Proclaims Autism Awareness Month
- 05/01/18 – President Matassa Proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
- 04/19/18 – President Matassa Proclaims Jared Ross Day
- 04/09/18 – President Matassa Proclaims Reginald “Duck” Brown Day
- 04/09/18 – Ascension Announces Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
- 03/19/18 – Matassa Honors Lady Spartans State Champs
- 03/16/18 – Matassa Proclaims Red Cross Month
- 03/02/18 – President Matassa Proclaims Prevost Memorial Hospital Day
- 02/19/18 – President Matassa Proclaims Paint the Parish Purple Day
- 02/15/18 – President Matassa Proclaims Jesse Bartley Day
- 02/12/18 – West Main Street in Gonzales Closed for Emergency Repairs
- 01/31/18 – Ascension Parish Finance Department Wins National Award
- 01/16/18 – Parish Utilities of Ascension and ACUD #1 Urge Preparation for Cold Weather
- 01/09/18 – Donaldsonville Area Boil Water Advisory Has Been Lifted
- 12/27/17 – Ascension Parish Christmas Tree Drop-Off Information
- 11/14/17 – Ascension Parish Unveils Donaldsonville Electronic Sign
- 11/07/17 – President Matassa Announces Move Ascension Web Site
- 10/20/17 – Parish Recognizes Shell Chemical Geismar for 50 Years in Ascension
- 10/16/17 – President Matassa Cuts the Ribbon on Multi-Use Sports Complex
- 10/10/17 – Matassa Names William Daniel as Ascension Parish Infrastructure Division Director
- 10/02/17 – Ascension Parish Officially Opens Edenborne Extension
- 09/22/17 – President Matassa Recognizes Horn of Plenty Health Food Store for 40 Years in Business
- 09/18/17 – Matassa Names B.J. Romano as Ascension Parish Recreation Director
- 09/07/17 – Move Ascension Transportation Initiative Begins First Project
- 08/28/17 – Lamar Dixon Set to Serve as Drop-Off Location for Texas Relief Effort
- 08/23/17 – Public Recycling Returns to Ascension Parish
- 08/21/17 – Prairieville Fire Department Receives Class 3 Rating
- 08/16/17 – Matassa Names Taleta Wesley as Ascension Parish Human Resources Director
- 08/01/17 – Ascension Parish Government Offers Live Streaming for Council Meetings
- 07/27/17 – Ascension Parish Council Ratifies Presidential Appointees
- 07/24/17 – Ascension Parish Proclaims Small Business Power Week
- 07/20/17 – Ascension Parish to Receive $33M for Flood Hazard Mitigation
- 06/26/17 – Ascension Parish Health Unit and St. Elizabeth Community Clinic Celebrate Recent Renovations
- 06/08/17 – Ascension Fire Departments Receive Insurance Rebate Checks
- 06/08/17 – Ascension Parish Recognizes ACHS Girls Track Team State Champion
- 06/05/17 – Ascension Parish Government to Implement New Organization Chart
- 05/19/17 – President Matassa Proclaims “Anything Outdoors – Helping Kids” Day
- 05/18/17 – Ascension Parish to Implement Organizational Improvements – SSA Presentation
- 05/17/17 – Ascension Parish Set to Adopt New Subdivision Standards
- 05/17/17 – Ascension Parish Counseling Center Receives Accreditation
- 05/09/17 – Ascension Announces Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
- 05/09/17 – Ascension Parish Unveils “Move Ascension” Transportation Initiative
- 05/09/17 – President Matassa Proclaims D-D Breaux Day in Ascension
- 05/03/17 – Ascension Parish Proclaims G.W. Carver Primary School Day
- 05/01/17 – Eagle Scouts Recognized by Ascension Parish Council
- 04/27/17 – Parish Utilities of Ascension to Conduct Chlorine Burn of its Water Distribution System
- 04/25/17 – Area Youth to Compete in Scotts Major League Baseball Pitch Hit and Run Competition
- 04/25/17 – Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa Hosts Annual National Day of Prayer Event
- 04/24/17 – President Matassa Proclaims National Nurses Week
- 04/12/17 – Compensation Survey Positions Ascension Parish for Success Full Compensation Report
- 04/11/17 – Results of Ascension Parish Government Compensation Survey Set To Be Released
- 03/21/17 – President Matassa Proclaims March as Flood Awareness Month
- 03/21/17 – President Matassa Proclaims Paint the Parish Purple Day
- 03/20/17 – President Matassa Fights for Ascension Parish at Restore Louisiana Task Force Meeting
- 03/20/17 – Ascension Parish Council Recognizes Dunbar and Whitney 03/16/17 – Ascension Parish Road Overlay Program Underway
- 03/01/17 – Some Ascension Businesses May Qualify for SBA Disaster Relief Loans
- 02/23/17 – Parish Utilities of Ascension Business Office set to Move to New Location
- 02/21/17 – Ascension Parish Finance Department Wins National Award
- 02/08/17 – Duplessis Road to Close Temporarily for Drainage Improvements
- 02/07/17 – East Ascension Drainage Board Elects Leadership
- 02/06/17 – Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa Announces Priority Recommendations on Parish Roads for Widening and Intersection Improvements
- 02/02/17 – Lemanville Cutoff Road to be Closed for Drainage Repairs
- 01/31/17 – Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa Hosts Drainage Summit; Parish Presidents Call for Regional Projects To Be Funded Now
- 01/26/17 – President Matassa Proclaims Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
- 01/09/17 – Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa Calls For Regional Drainage Summit
- 01/06/17 – Ascension Parish Flood Debris Removal to End January 20
- 01/03/17 – Ascension Parish Government Christmas Tree Drop-off Event Slated for Jan. 3-15
- 12/12/16 – Ascension Parish to Complete Flood Debris Removal
- 12/05/16 – President Matassa Announces Music Festival at Lamar-Dixon
- 12/02/16 – Parish President Proclaims CF Industries Day
- 11/17/16 – Parish President Proclaims Hospice Month
- 11/17/16 – Parish President Proclaims Gonzales Tire and Automotive Day
- 11/17/16 – Parish President Honors Eagle Scout Jacques Bourgeois
- 11/17/16 – Ascension Parish Council Considers Permit Fee Waiver for Flood Reconstruction
- 11/16/16 – Ascension Parish Completes Substantial Damage Determinations
- 11/16/16 – Ascension Parish Recovery Center to Remain Open Through Mid- December
- 11/11/16 – President Matassa Offers Birthday Greetings
- 11/10/16 – Ascension Parish Extends Lamar-Dixon Public Debris Drop Off Period
- 11/09/16 – Panama Road in Sorrento to Close for Culvert Repair
- 11/04/16 – Disaster Recovery Resource Fair to be Held at Lamar-Dixon
- 11/01/16 – Ascension Parish Extends Lamar-Dixon Public Debris Drop Off Period
- 10/31/16 – Ascension Parish Offers Free Counseling for Flood Victims
- 10/28/16 – Parish President Proclaims Volunteer Ascension Day
- 10/24/16 – Highway 932 Bridge to Close Immediately
- 10/24/16 – Ascension Parish Offices to Close on November 8 Election Day
- 10/21/16 – Ascension Parish Council Sets Trick-or-Treating Hours
- 10/21/16 – Geismar Community Center Renamed in Honor of Richard Brown
- 10/11/16 – Ascension Youth Westside Basketball Registration Dates Announced
- 10/10/16 – Ascension Parish Debris Removal Operations to Conclude October 31
- 09/27/16 – Ascension Parish Prepares for Aerial Mosquito Spraying
- 09/20/16 – Ascension Parish Completes Purchase of Peoples Water
- 09/06/16 – Ascension Counseling Center in Gonzales Certifies as Medicaid Application Center
- 09/06/16 – Donaldsonville Company Recognized for 180 Years of Service
- 09/06/16 – Parish President Proclaims Sept. 2 as Lt. Col. Larry Babin, Jr. Day in Ascension Parish
- 09/02/16 – President Kenny Matassa Suspends Certain Grade Requirements In Drainage Ordinance
- 08/29/16 – Ascension Parish Waives Permit Fees for Flood Damage
- 08/22/16 – CARA, LSART and ASPCA Applaud Ascension Parish Government for Resources at Lamar Dixon
- 08/12/16 – Ascension Parish Waterways Closed to Recreational Boat Traffic
- 08/08/16 – Parish President Proclaims August 15-19 as Small Business Power Week in Ascension Parish
- 07/26/16 – Volunteers Needed for 2016 Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival
- 07/25/16 – Parish Readies for Lift Off of 2016 Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival Sept. 23-24
- 07/15/16 – Parish Technology Department Wins National Award for Mapping Program
- 07/13/16 – Donaldsonville World War II Vet Recognized for Devotion to Service, Community Veterans Affairs
- 07/12/16 – Elray Kocke Service Inc. Recognized at Parish Council Meeting for 100 Years of Service
- 07/06/16 – Parish President Congratulates Sheriff for Sixth Term
- 07/05/16 – Parish Finance Department Earns Fifth Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- 06/28/16 – Ascension Fire Departments Receive Insurance Rebate Checks
- 06/23/16 – Former Ascension Parish Council Chairman Passes Away
- 06/21/16 – Ascension Parish Senior Soc Hop Renamed Garney Gautreau Senior Soc Hop
- 06/20/16 – Parish President Proclaims Shirley Bourque Day in Ascension Parish
- 06/15/16 – Conway Street Temporary Bypass in Sorrento to Open During Construction
- 06/15/16 – Carpenters Chapel Road Bridge to Close for Maintenance Work
- 06/15/16 – West Robert Wilson Road Bridge Closed Until Further Notice
- 06/15/16 – 2016 Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival Live Music Line-up Announced
- 06/07/16 – Lemannville Cutoff Road to Close for Construction
- 06/06/16 – Parish President Proclaims June 13-19 as Men’s Health Week in Ascension Parish
- 05/26/16 – Web-Based Software Offers Residents, Contractors Real-Time Updates of Planning Zoning Processes
- 05/24/16 – Parish Spray Parks to Open Memorial Day Weekend
- 05/18/16 – Older Americans Month Recognized in Ascension Parish
- 05/18/16 – President Kenny Matassa Proposes Ride Sharing Ordinance to Council
- 05/09/16 – Ascension Parish Readies For Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day Saturday
- 05/04/16 – Annual Voter Education Week in Ascension Parish Slated for May 9-13
- 05/03/16 – Donaldsonville Food Commodity Program Sign Up Underway
- 05/02/16 – Local Skateboard Enthusiasts Roll Up Sleeves, Restore Park From Damage
- 04/26/16 – President Kenny Matassa Unifies Department of Public Works to Save Money & Improve Efficiencies
- 04/25/16 – Planning Team for School Active Shooter Response Exercise Recognized at Parish Council Meeting
- 04/21/16 – Parish Employees Take Automated External Defibrillator Training
- 04/20/16 – AmeriCorps Team Members Visit Parish President
- 04/11/16 – National Service Recognition Day Slated
- 04/06/16 – Ascension Counseling Center Launches Resource Referral Department
- 03/30/16 – Parish Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day Slated for May 14
- 03/28/16 – Ascension Music Jam 2016 Kicks Off April 16 in Newly Remodeled 4-H Building
- 03/24/16 – Ascension Parish Debris Removal to Begin Tuesday
- 03/23/16 – Relay For Life Officials Receive “Paint The Town Purple” Parish Proclamation
- 03/18/16 – CARA’s House Board Members Update Parish Officials of Operations, Announce Vaccine Clinic March 19
- 03/17/16 – Damage Information Needed By Parish Officials, Clean Up Kits Available and Debris Removal to Begin
- 03/12/16 – Heavy Rain and Flooding Event – 3/12/16 5 pm
- 03/11/16 – Ascension Parish Officials Warn Residents of Impending Backwater Flooding
- 03/11/16 – Heavy Rain and Flooding Event – 3/11/16 5:30 pm
- 03/10/16 – Parish Secretary Elected President of Organization of Parish Administrative Officials
- 03/08/16 – Parish President Proclaims March 2016 as Flood Awareness Month in Ascension Parish
- 03/07/16 – Parish Measures in Place to Anticipate Weather, Prefilled Sandbags Available
- 03/02/16 – Parish Officials To Hold Flood Safety and Property Protection Measures Public Meeting March 16
- 02/29/16 – Generators Keep Lamar-Dixon Up and Ready for Emergencies
- 02/23/16 – Pre-filled Sand Bags Available for Ascension Parish Residents
- 02/22/16 – Parish’s Senior Soc Hop Dates Set for 2016
- 02/17/16 – Registration Now Open for Parish Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues in Donaldsonville
- 02/16/16 – Registration Now Open for Parish Youth Soccer League in Donaldsonville
- 02/15/16 – Parish Utilizes State Grant for Road Safety Program
- 02/10/16 – Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Solar Panel Project Generates Electricity Savings
- 02/03/16 – Ascension Counseling Center Video Newsletter Launches Second Season on APTV
- 02/01/16 – Ascension Parish Government Revolutionizes Public Access to Mapping Features
- 01/25/16 – Ascension Parish Officials Urge Residents to Secure Flood Insurance
- 01/14/16 – Ascension Parish Governmental Offices to Close in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- 01/07/16 – Parish Finance Department Lauded for 2014 Accounting/Finance Reporting
- 01/06/16 – Village Road Bridge Now Open
- 01/04/16 – Recycling Road Show Program Cancelled, DPW Location to Continue