Ascension Parish

An Ascension Parish man was found guilty of 14 counts of child rape. The jury's verdict confirms the criminal charges against him.

Precision Fab is expanding its operations in Ascension Parish with a $2.5 million to $2.7 million investment in a new 12,500-square-foot facility on La. 30. The expansion aims to support larger industrial projects, create jobs, and meet growing demand driven by increased industrial investment in the area.

An Ascension Parish man was sentenced to 40 years in a possession of child pornography case. The sentence was handed down following charges related to the possession of child pornography.

An Ascension Parish man was found guilty of charges related to a 2023 shooting in Geismar. The case involves a shooting that occurred in 2023.

A Donaldsonville man is accused of threatening to kill someone, kicking a dog, and firing a gun during an argument at a Baton Rouge residence. The incident is reported to have occurred at a residence in Baton Rouge.

Ascension Parish's population has grown by over 8,600 residents since 2020, but employers report ongoing difficulties in recruiting qualified workers, particularly in industrial and security sectors. Challenges include candidates failing drug tests, background checks, and failing to meet hiring standards, despite strong job demand and population increases.

Precision Fab is expanding its operations in Ascension Parish with a $2.5–$2.7 million investment in a new 12,500-square-foot facility, doubling its current size to handle larger industrial projects and create jobs. The company, specializing in structural steel fabrication and precision machining, plans to deepen capabilities through advanced manufacturing technology while working with contractors like Cajun and manufacturers such as Shintech and Marathon.

A man from Prairieville has been arrested in connection with an investigation involving child sexual abuse materials. The case is related to Ascension Parish.

A man from Darrow was arrested for stealing a utility trailer and lawn mower. Deputies apprehended the Ascension Parish man accused of the theft.

The article highlights recent property transactions in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parishes, noting that Austin-based multifamily developer LV Collective purchased seven parcels in East Baton Rouge.

A Prairieville man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for vehicular homicide following a 2024 crash that resulted in the death of a 38-year-old individual. The incident occurred in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

Two men from Baton Rouge and Ascension Parish were convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. They were found guilty of scheming to defraud insurance companies.

A 44-year-old Gonzales man died in a single-vehicle crash in Ascension Parish on Friday night. The incident occurred in a rural area of the parish.

Ascension Parish nonprofit Rescue Alliance must raise $7,000 by the end of July to cover overdue expenses and prevent closure of its Cat Rescue Center.

Trash Rangers, founded in 2018 by Jake Poche and co-owners Jimmy and James Boyce, has expanded from a residential waste service in Ascension Parish to a regional provider serving 27,000 residential customers weekly and 1,600 commercial accounts. The company launched commercial services in 2023 and now offers portable sanitation solutions, leveraging local presence and reliability as key competitive advantages.

Ascension Public Schools is implementing upgrades for the 2026-2027 school year, including enhanced security measures, campus construction projects, and district-wide improvements. These changes will affect students, parents, and teachers in Ascension Parish.

Marcus & Millichap sold the Commerce Centre retail property in Ascension Parish to an East Coast investor. Microsoft is emphasizing in-house AI models to compete with Anthropic and OpenAI. U.S. warehouse construction is rising due to renewed demand from logistics firms, retailers, and manufacturers.

Ascension Parish schools have approved one-time stipends for eligible certificated employees and support employees. The stipends are part of a decision by Ascension Public Schools to provide financial incentives to these staff members.

National Water Infrastructure will break ground in September 2023 on a $185 million wastewater treatment plant in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, aiming to replace 72 smaller plants and improve water quality by discharging treated wastewater into the Mississippi River. The project, expected to take two years, is privately funded and projected to save the parish $4 million annually.

Trash Rangers, founded in 2018 by Jake Poche and co-owners Jimmy and James Boyce, expanded from a residential garbage service in Ascension Parish to a regional waste provider serving 27,000 residential customers weekly and 1,600 commercial accounts. The company grew into commercial services in 2023 and launched a portable sanitation division in August 2023, driven by demand in Ascension Parish and surrounding areas.

Industrial investment in Ascension Parish is driving commercial real estate activity, with new projects like CF Industries and Hyundai creating demand for housing, retail, and services. Retail growth is concentrated in Gonzales and Prairieville, though residential expansion outpaces retail development in Prairieville. National retailers remain cautious, waiting for population growth from industrial projects to solidify.

Construction on the $4 million Prairieville Council on Aging facility is set to begin this summer after resolving contract issues. The facility will expand senior and wellness services in Ascension Parish, replacing an asphalt parking lot with cement to comply with local restrictions and save costs. The new 14,000-square-foot center aims to alleviate overcrowding at the existing Gonzales senior center.

The RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish is poised to become a major Gulf Coast industrial hub with $10 billion in announced investments, including projects by Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel, CF Industries, and Linde. Ascension Economic Development Corporation aims to expand infrastructure and attract complementary sectors like advanced manufacturing and clean energy, with plans to operationalize key projects within five years.

Parents in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, are relieved after Air Products and Chemicals canceled plans to build the Louisiana Clean Energy Complex, a carbon sequestration project that would have included a CO2 pipeline near Sorrento Primary School. The company cited reasons unrelated to local opposition, while residents had raised health concerns about potential pipeline leaks.

St. John Properties plans to expand the Pelican Point Commerce Center in Gonzales with two speculative industrial buildings, one of which is already leased to Virginia-based Groundworks. Construction is set for completion by early summer 2027, with the center's strategic location along Interstate 10 between Baton Rouge and New Orleans cited as a key advantage for attracting distribution and petrochemical tenants.

ELIFIN highlights a ±14-acre stabilized laydown yard in Geismar’s petrochemical corridor, surrounded by major operators like BASF, Shell, Westlake, OxyChem, and Air Liquide. The property, zoned HI for heavy industrial use, offers NNN leasing and is near major highways, Baton Rouge (37 minutes), and MSY Airport (45 minutes).

A man was arrested after a shooting in Ascension Parish that left one person injured and hospitalized. The incident resulted in one individual being sent to the hospital.

The article examines recent construction permits and property transactions in East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston parishes, highlighting Richard Dicharry Jr.'s property purchase as a notable transaction.

An Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office public information officer was arrested for suspected DUI after being found asleep at the wheel of a sheriff's vehicle. The deputy has been suspended without pay pending further disciplinary action.

The article outlines fireworks regulations in various Louisiana parishes ahead of the Fourth of July, noting that some areas like East Baton Rouge and parts of Livingston Parish prohibit fireworks with penalties, while others allow them in unincorporated regions. Residents are advised to check local rules before purchasing or setting off fireworks.

The Ascension Parish commercial real estate market showed mixed performance in Q1 2026, with overall sales volume declining slightly but transaction activity improving. Retail and land sectors saw volume declines, while industrial sales volume rose. Year-to-date sales through March totaled $16 million, down from $113 million in the same period in 2025.

Donaldsonville's commercial real estate market has cooled slightly after a surge driven by Korean investors linked to industrial growth in Ascension Parish. New businesses like Hi Bob and Gangnam Grill are opening, and a Korean investment group recently purchased a downtown property for $2.253 million. Delays in the Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel mill permitting process temporarily slowed interest but momentum is returning.

Air Products has canceled a $4.5 billion carbon capture project planned for Ascension Parish in Louisiana. The company announced the decision on Tuesday.

Air Products has abandoned plans for a carbon capture facility in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, following opposition from residents and environmental groups. The company will terminate the project, close permits, and fulfill contractual obligations, while critics argue carbon capture and storage (CCS) is ineffective and poses risks.

Air Products, a Pennsylvania-based company, has canceled its $4.5 billion Louisiana Clean Energy Complex project in Ascension Parish. The company announced it would no longer proceed with the development.

A Prairieville man was convicted of manslaughter by an Ascension Parish jury for the 2022 killing of his girlfriend's ex. The conviction was in connection with the 2022 killing of his girlfriend's ex.

Two individuals were arrested by the sheriff's office in Ascension Parish in connection with a car theft and multiple burglaries. The suspects are accused of committing these crimes in the area.

A $100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Ascension Parish remains unclaimed. The article notes the ticket's location and the deadline for claiming the prize.

The Urban League of Louisiana is launching a new Scale Up! Louisiana training cohort in Ascension and St. James parishes to help established small businesses grow. The summer 2026 program, ending enrollment on Wednesday, offers training, mentorship, and business planning support to up to 30 qualifying business owners.

LSU researchers are testing an AI-powered flood prediction system in Ascension Parish, utilizing real-time drainage data, weather forecasts, and parish sensor networks. The collaboration with Ascension Parish government aims to enhance flood response by combining local infrastructure data with LSU's computational expertise, with the AI tool generating hourly forecasts to support human decision-making in drainage operations.