Ascension Parish Government
Coverage of Ascension Parish Government in the Nexus archive.
- Permanent closure moves closer at LAlumina
The Ascension Parish Government has completed interim closure work at the former LAlumina site, transitioning it to long-term closure under Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) oversight. The effort aimed to mitigate red dust emissions from waste ponds near residential areas, with LAlumina set to implement a permanent plan.
- Roundup: Red dust reduced / ‘I voted’ sticker reveal / Apple Upgrade
Ascension Parish government ended its agreement with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and LAlumina to address red dust, Louisiana unveiled a new 2026 'I Voted' sticker designed by an artist, and Apple launched a device lease program with Klarna.
- What’s being built, bought and planned in Ascension Parish
American Soldiers Evaluation Services purchased a 4,000-square-foot office in Ascension Parish, while the parish government acquired land for a roundabout project. Guillot Properties and Ponville Properties bought a former bank building. New construction permits include a modular school foundation, a 10,000-square-foot metal building, and office spaces. Business events include ribbon-cuttings for Precision Machinery Contractors and Essential Credit Union.