Prairieville
Coverage of Prairieville in the Nexus archive.
- Roundup: LNG exports / Prairieville market / GLP-1 rivalry
U.S. LNG exports are projected to nearly double by 2031, contributing $1.4 trillion to the economy. Chatagnier Community Market will open in Prairieville to sell locally produced goods. Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly over misleading drug advertising claims.
- Why retailers are watching Ascension Parish so closely right now
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.
- Prairieville man found guilty in killing of girlfriend's ex
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.
- Fire at Sammy's Grill in Prairieville brought under control
The Prairieville Fire Department responded to a fire at Sammy's Grill in Prairieville Wednesday night, which was put under control around 11 p.m.
- Louisiana babysitter arrested after toddler drowned in pool and wasn’t found for 20 minutes
Joann Johnson, 37, was arrested and charged with negligent homicide after a 3-year-old toddler drowned in her in-home daycare in Prairieville, Louisiana, on May 18. The child was not found for 20 minutes following the incident.