Geismar
Coverage of Geismar in the Nexus archive.
- Ascension Parish man found guilty in connection with 2023 shooting
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.
- Trial set for Geismar couple charged in death of 5-year-old boy
Marlon Perilloux and Raynisa Young are scheduled to stand trial on March 16, 2027, following an indictment for the death of their 5-year-old son.
- Here’s what’s next for the Prairieville Council on Aging facility
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.
- ELIFIN’s Commercial Property of the Week: Rare laydown space in Geismar’s petrochemical corridor
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).
- Why Triad Electric & Controls is leasing a 254,000-square-foot Geismar facility
Triad Electric & Controls, a subsidiary of The Newtron Group, has leased a 254,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Geismar to expand prefabrication capabilities and accommodate over 100 employees. The facility, near Triad’s Airline Highway office, will produce electrical assemblies to improve project efficiency and safety.
- Deputies arrest suspect wanted in Geismar shooting that left 1 dead
Marquell Green, 22, was arrested for second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons, and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the death of Shandolan Carey, 48, in a Geismar shooting.
- Ascension Parish deputies seek suspect in deadly shooting
Ascension Parish Sheriff's Deputies are seeking Marquell Green, 21, of Geismar, for second-degree murder following a deadly shooting on June 20 at a residence on Kerry Road in Geismar.
- What we know about the Magnolia Ridge Logistics Park
The 186-acre Magnolia Ridge Logistics Park in South Louisiana, developed by Ratcliff Development and JRE Capital, offers 14 shovel-ready sites near major industrial infrastructure. The park, now infrastructure-complete, targets industrial users and investors amid limited industrial inventory in Ascension Parish. It supports light and medium industrial uses with flexible lot sizes and is positioned to drive economic growth in the region.