St. George

St. George Mayor Pro Tem and Councilman J. Andrew Murrell announced his candidacy for District 5 Justice of the Peace. The announcement marks his entry into the judicial election for the district.

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.

A state judge has temporarily blocked St. George from rezoning a 60-acre commercial property near the Pecue Lane interchange, granting LRK LLC a procedural victory in its ongoing lawsuit. The action halts immediate rezoning efforts while legal proceedings continue.

Tyler Robinson allegedly admitted to his roommate Lance Twiggs that he killed conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during an outdoor rally. Evidence including bullet casings and DNA from a towel found at the scene link Robinson to the crime. Robinson turned himself in after the shooting and faces the death penalty if convicted.

St. George city inspectors found issues with new double-pane windows installed by Elliott Grand, leading to a conflict between the city's standards and developers' expectations. Developers advocate for 'common sense' in regulations.

The NYPD is investigating a man accused of attempting to kidnap a 14-year-old girl on Staten Island. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. at 55 Richmond Terrace in St. George.

A man was arrested by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and accused of shooting at a woman in St. George. The incident involved a domestic partner-related shooting.

St. George firefighters responded to a Monday morning fire that displaced two people and one dog, according to the St. George Fire Department.

Houston-based Waukesha-Pearce Industries plans to build an $8.9 million heavy equipment sales and service facility in St. George, Louisiana. The project includes 31,000 square feet of buildings and infrastructure, with Commercial Properties Realty Trust acquiring the site for the development.

A Southern Utah man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Law enforcement discovered the drugs in his vehicle during a 2024 traffic violation in St. George, Utah.