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• Two area high schools reported fights this week, sending students to the hospital Play Video

  September 3, 2026 6:02 PM

  WATSON — Two fights at area high schools in the same week led to arrests and at least one student being sent to the hospital, even as national data shows school violence is on a decline. A viewer shared a fight video with WBRZ after a brawl at East... more »

• Gonzales mother speaks out after losing her son in double homicide Play Video

  September 2, 2026 7:53 PM

  GONZALES - The mother of one of two men killed in a shooting in Gonzales is speaking out more than a week after her son's death. Jared Downey, 21, and Tegan Daigle, 17, both died at the scene on East Caldwell Street on Friday, Aug. 21. Lorena Rodriguez described... more »

• All 3 suspects in Gonzales double homicide on East Caldwell Street taken into custody Play Video

  August 31, 2026 1:09 PM

  GONZALES — All three suspects in connection with a double homicide on East Caldwell Street in Gonzales have been taken into custody, according to the Gonzales Police Department. The department said that on Aug. 21, shortly after 4 p.m., officers responding to reported gunfire found 17-year-old Tegan Daigle and... more »

• Boots on the Bayou announces 2026 lineup Play Video

  August 30, 2026 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Boots on the Bayou announced its lineup on Sunday morning ahead of its return to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in October. This year's lineup features country music favorites including Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, Drew Green, Ben Ragsdale, Parish County Line, Brantley Gilbert, Priscilla Block, The Hip... more »

• APSO identifies body dumped in swamp in 1991, giving closure to family Play Video

  August 26, 2026 7:31 PM

  GONZALES - Using new DNA technology, deputies positively identified a body that was dumped in an Ascension Parish swamp in 1991. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office said the person had been shot, wrapped in a tarp and left in a ditch before it was found. The John Doe had... more »

• Roundabout at La. 44, Loosemoore Road in Gonzales has one lane closed due to overturned 18-wheeler Play Video

  August 26, 2026 9:15 AM

  GONZALES — The roundabout at La. 44 and Loosemoore Road has one lane closed due to an overturned 18-wheeler. The crash was first reported around 7:40 a.m. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said that drivers should expect traffic delays and a road closure as crews work to move... more »

• World's smallest heart pump helps Ascension Parish coach, teacher survive surgery Play Video

  August 24, 2026 12:28 AM

  GONZALES — A two-time Gonzales Middle School teacher of the year and coach is sharing his story about how early detection of heart issues and a small medical device helped him recover and get back to living an active life. Reuben Ruiz, known as "Coach Boo" to his players,... more »

• 17-year-old arrested in connection with double homicide on East Caldwell Street in Gonzales Play Video

  August 22, 2026 12:47 PM

  GONZALES — A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a double homicide on East Caldwell Street in Gonzales on Friday, according to the Gonzales Police Department. The department said that shortly after 4 p.m., officers responding to reported gunfire found 17-year-old Tegan Daigle and 21-year-old Jared Downey dead on... more »

• Downed power line closes Roddy Road at J D Gautreau Road in Gonzales

  August 21, 2026 11:49 AM

  GONZALES — Roddy Road at J D Gautreau Road in Ascension Parish was shut down in both directions on Friday due to a downed power line across the roadway. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the downed power line was caused by a broken pole. Drivers in... more »

• Gonzales man arrested in connection with disappearance, murder of New Orleans man Play Video

  August 20, 2026 2:32 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A Gonzales man was arrested Thursday in connection with the disappearance and murder of a New Orleans man. According to the New Orleans Police Department, 68-year-old Alphonse Hogan Jr. was reported missing on Aug. 3 after he was last seen in his home along Lapeyrouse Street.... more »

• CC's Coffee opens first-of-its-kind drive-thru location in Gonzales Play Video

  August 18, 2026 6:36 PM

  GONZALES — A new CC's Coffee location opened in Gonzales with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The new store is a drive-thru only prototype, making it the first of its kind for CC's Coffee. It sits on Highway 30 in front of Alexander's Market. "This was a... more »

• Washington man accused of driving high on MDMA during fatal Ascension Parish crash arrested Play Video

  August 13, 2026 11:59 AM

  GONZALES — A Washington man accused of killing two people after crashing into a Gonzales Police unit while driving high in February has been arrested. Louis Dartez, 35, was allegedly driving along I-10 westbound while high on MDMA on Feb. 1 with three other people, two of whom, 32-year-olds... more »

• Ascension council votes to place restrictions on potential data center developments in parish Play Video

  August 7, 2026 2:38 PM

  GONZALES — In Ascension Parish, council members are working to get ahead of any efforts to bring data centers into the parish as similar projects advance in other parts of the state. The parish council, at its Thursday night meeting, approved a resolution calling on the Planning and Zoning... more »

• Man accused of South Burnside Avenue shooting pleads not guilty to attempted murder; trial set for May Play Video

  July 29, 2026 9:31 AM

  GONZALES — A man accused of a May 2026 drive-by shooting in Gonzales has been formally charged with attempted murder, among other charges. Keelan Irvin Jr., 19, was originally arrested in June in connection with the May 26 shooting along South Burnside Avenue. On Tuesday, he was arraigned... more »

• LDEQ takes full control of LAlumina facility closure as Ascension Parish agreement ends Play Video

  July 28, 2026 10:54 AM

  GONZALES — The Ascension Parish government has ended its cooperative agreement with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and LAlumina, handing full oversight of the former LAlumina facility's long-term closure to LDEQ following reports of red dust in Ascension Parish around the plant. The parish voluntarily entered the interim... more »

• Ascension-based steel fabrication, machining company expands with new Gonzales facility, reports say Play Video

  July 24, 2026 7:24 AM

  GONZALES — Precision Fab, a structural steel fabrication and precision machining company, is expanding its presence in Ascension Parish with a multimillion-dollar investment in a new facility on La. 30, the Ascension Business Report writes. Precision Fab plans to move into its new 12,500-square-foot facility on La. 30 in... more »

• Gonzales man sentenced to 40 years in prison following child pornography conviction

  July 23, 2026 8:10 AM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales man convicted on nine counts of possessing child pornography was sentenced to 40 years behind bars earlier this week. Jacob Trejo, 20, was found guilty of possessing child pornography of victims under 13 years old in April 2026, having previously been arrested in Jefferson Parish... more »

• Parents of 5-year-old who starved to death in Ascension Parish have murder trial set for March Play Video

  July 22, 2026 9:20 AM

  GONZALES — The parents of a 5-year-old who starved to death will go to trial for murder in March. Ascension Parish District Attorney Ricky Babin's office said that Marlon Perrilloux and Raynisa Young's trial is on March 16, 2027. Perrilloux, 33, and Young, 27, were indicted in February on... more »

• New study touts RPCC's process technology program Play Video

  July 21, 2026 5:21 PM

  GONZALES — A new workforce analysis is putting River Parishes Community College's Process Technology program in the spotlight, showing graduates are landing some of the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana. The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership published the analysis—called "Two Years. Five Years. Six Figures"—using data from the U.S. Census... more »

• Ascension Parish learning center giving nonverbal autistic people a voice Play Video

  July 21, 2026 12:12 PM

  GONZALES — A learning center in Ascension Parish is helping families of non-speaking children find ways to communicate with their loved ones through technology. Vibe Learning Center uses an augmentative and alternative communication device, known as an AAC, to help non-speaking autistic people express their thoughts one letter at... more »

• Federal jury convicts 2 Capital area men of identify theft, conspiracy to commit wire fraud

  July 20, 2026 9:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A federal jury unanimously convicted two Capital area men of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, among other charges, after a three-day trial. According to federal prosecutors, 60-year-old Calvin Kemp from Gonzales and 33-year-old Chevez Robillard from Baton Rouge were both found guilty of conspiring to commit... more »

• Gonzales man killed in Friday night crash on La. 42 near Galvez Baptist Church Road in Ascension Parish

  July 18, 2026 11:11 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Gonzales man was killed in a Friday night crash on La. 42 near Galvez Baptist Church Road in Ascension Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. The single-vehicle crash killed 44-year-old Ryan Mendoza after he allegedly struck an embankment. According to troopers, Mendoza was driving a... more »

• Gonzales family loses everything in house fire Sunday, asking community for help Play Video

  July 12, 2026 11:11 PM

  GONZALES - An Ascension Parish family is looking to its community for help after their home, and everything inside it, was destroyed in a fire Sunday morning. The St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department said firefighters arrived at a house fire along Crawford Road around 3:15 a.m. A fire truck... more »

• Ascension Parish detectives seek suspects in car burglaries

  July 10, 2026 4:04 PM

  GONZALES — Detectives are looking for multiple suspects allegedly connected to a series of vehicle burglaries in Ascension Parish. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the burglaries happened during the early morning hours of June 16. The suspects were allegedly targeting unlocked vehicles with purses left inside. ... more »

• Gonzales' Essential Credit Union reopens at new La. 30 location with upgraded ATM technology Play Video

  July 8, 2026 2:46 PM

  GONZALES — Essential Credit Union in Gonzales is now at a new location on La. 30 after a Wednesday grand opening. The relocated branch was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting that welcomed members, community leaders, local businesses and residents to the updated amenities, including an upgraded Live Teller Machine that,... more »

• 1 person arrested, another injured in seemingly targeted shooting at Gonzales gas station Play Video

  July 6, 2026 10:17 AM

  GONZALES — A 19-year-old was arrested on attempted murder charges after a seemingly targeted shooting at a Gonzales gas station. Ascension Parish deputies responded to the shooting at Double A Discount along Airline Highway around 10 p.m. on Sunday. "This does not appear to be a random act... more »

• 16-year-old arrested after another teen is hospitalized with critical gunshot wound in Gonzales Play Video

  July 2, 2026 11:51 AM

  GONZALES — A 16-year-old has been arrested after another teen was found shot in the abdomen along Midland Drive in Gonzales. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the two teens were playing video games when, around 4:58 p.m., they began handling a gun. The gun then went off,... more »

• Sheriff: Ascension deputy arrested on second-offense DWI after being found asleep in sheriff's office unit Play Video

  July 2, 2026 9:05 AM

  GONZALES — Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Donovan Jackson was arrested Thursday morning on a second-offense DWI. Sheriff Bobby Webre told WBRZ that Gonzales Police were called to the I-10 eastbound off-ramp at La. 30 around 3:30 a.m. Gonzales Police responded and found Jackson, 39, asleep behind... more »

• 3 arrested in connection with 2023 murder on Burnside Highway in Gonzales, officers say Play Video

  June 29, 2026 3:14 PM

  GONZALES — Three people were arrested in the homicide investigation of a 2023 murder on Burnside Highway, according to the Gonzales Police Department. According to the department, Craig Haynes Jr. was shot at 11 p.m. on Dec. 8 while driving on Burnside Highway in the area between the Gonzales... more »

• 2 people, including juvenile, arrested in connection with pair of Ascension Parish vehicle burglaries

  June 26, 2026 1:03 PM

  GONZALES — An 18-year-old from Gonzales, as well as a juvenile, has been arrested on several charges connected to vehicle thefts in Ascension Parish. Ascension deputies began investigating the theft of a vehicle along Thurston McCrory Road on Monday. Surveillance footage shows multiple suspects arriving in a pickup truck... more »

• Gonzales City Council dispute over $680K in salary funding adds fuel to fight with mayor's office Play Video

  June 23, 2026 6:46 PM

  GONZALES - A routine financial update at a Gonzales City Council meeting turned into a heated exchange between council members and the mayor's chief of staff over more than $680,000 in salary funding that remained in the city's budget . The dispute also centers on whether the mayor's office... more »

• 1 injured following Saturday night shooting in Gonzales on Burnside Avenue Play Video

  June 22, 2026 1:50 PM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Police Department is investigating a Saturday night shooting on Burnside Avenue that left one person injured. According to the department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Oak Terrace Service Center around 9:30 p.m., where they found multiple shell casings in the parking... more »

• Judge rules in favor of Ascension-based soccer club after parish tried to shut down Bluff Road complex Play Video

  June 19, 2026 10:23 AM

  GONZALES — A judge ruled in favor of an Ascension Parish-based youth soccer club after the parish tried to shut down its training complex on Bluff Road. A state judge said that LA Force can continue to practice and play soccer at Bluff after the Ascension Parish Government filed... more »

• Power restored in Gonzales after downed tree strikes powerline on La. 621 Play Video

  June 19, 2026 6:53 AM

  GONZALES — La. 621 in Gonzales near the railroad tracks was partially blocked Friday morning after a tree fell onto power lines, causing a power outage west of the area. By 8:30 a.m., the roadway reopened. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office first reported the incident around 4:41 a.m.... more »

• Some Entergy customers in Gonzales will be without power during Wednesday planned outage for maintenance Play Video

  June 16, 2026 2:03 PM

  GONZALES — Some Entergy customers in Gonzales will be without power due to a planned outage on Wednesday, the city said. The outage, officials said, is being done to allow crews to perform maintenance and upgrades to improve the reliability of the area's electrical system. Those who will... more »

• 23rd JDC judge facing misconduct charges after 2023 dispute with part-owner of Gonzales bar, report says Play Video

  June 10, 2026 10:22 AM

  GONZALES — A state judge sitting on a bench that serves Ascension, Assumption and St. James parishes is facing misconduct charges after a 2023 dispute with the part-owner of a Gonzales bar, NOLA.com reports. Steven Tureau faces judicial misconduct charges over the incident after he was accused by the... more »

• Gonzales La. 30 roundabout project aims to ease Ascension Parish traffic Play Video

  June 8, 2026 9:20 PM

  GONZALES — Drivers traveling along La. 30 near Interstate 10 in Ascension Parish may have noticed what appears to be giant craters carved into portions of the roadway. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the excavation is part of an ongoing project designed to improve traffic... more »

• Two motorcycle club members arrested in alleged vehicle theft, beating in Gonzales parking lot

  June 8, 2026 6:40 PM

  GONZALES- Two Ascension Parish motorcycle club members were jailed in connection with an alleged vehicle theft and beating that happened in a Gonzales parking lot. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Luis Olivas and Anthony "Papoose" Gregoire, both 38 and of Prairieville, got into a fight with the victim... more »

• Ascension and Livingston parishes close waterways until further notice due to rising water Play Video

  June 6, 2026 3:10 PM

  GONZALES — Waterways in Livingston and Ascension parish were closed Saturday due to rising water levels. In Ascension, The closure came as hazardous conditions enter the area, including high water, strong currents, floating debris and reduced visibility. Residents are urged to avoid waterways and remain aware as conditions continue to... more »

• 19-year-old arrested on attempted murder charges after Gonzales drive-by shooting Play Video

  June 3, 2026 9:10 AM

  GONZALES — Gonzales Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a South Burnside Avenue drive-by shooting that happened in May. Police said that, on May 26, one person was injured along South Burnside near Gonzales Municipal Park. Keelan Irvin Jr. was later identified as a suspect. Irvin... more »

• EA High School graduate who died in motorcycle crash was organ donor, honored at OLOL, mom says Play Video

  June 1, 2026 9:45 AM

  GONZALES — An East Ascension High School graduate who died in a Gonzales motorcycle crash over the weekend was honored with an Honor Walk at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge on Monday morning. Jacobi Clement, who graduated from EA in 2024, was an organ donor, his... more »

• Stretch of Roddy Road in Ascension to be closed through end of year for Bayou Narcisse bridge replacement Play Video

  June 1, 2026 8:33 AM

  GONZALES — Roddy Road in Ascension Parish between the Churchpoint Road Roundabout and Weber City Road will be closed at least through the rest of the year, starting Monday. Parish officials said that the closure is to allow for the removal and replacement of the bridge over Bayou Narcisse.... more »

• Man wanted by several agencies arrested after barricading himself in a Gonzales apartment Play Video

  May 30, 2026 8:25 PM

  GONZALES — A man wanted by several law enforcement agencies barricaded himself indoors on Saturday after officers with the Gonzales Police Department attempted to make contact. Officers said that around 10:30 a.m., 27-year-old Daronti Wesley fled into an apartment at Magnolia Crossing and refused to surrender. Nearby apartments... more »

• Wednesday morning pursuit on La. 621 in Ascension Parish ends after suspect crashes vehicle Play Video

  May 22, 2026 10:35 AM

  GONZALES — A Wednesday morning pursuit involving troopers from the Louisiana State Police ended with a suspect in the hospital. According to the Louisiana State Police, troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on La. 621 near K C Road in Ascension Parish for a seatbelt violation shortly after 9:30... more »

• 59th Jambalaya Festival happening this weekend in Gonzales Play Video

  May 21, 2026 1:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The 59th annual Jambalaya Festival is happening this weekend in Gonzales! Since 1968, Gonzales has been named the "Jambalaya Capital of the World." From May 21 to May 24, you can eat all of the jambalaya your Cajun heart desires! The schedule of events... more »

• Judge says Ascension officials must turn over records tied to industrial developments in parish Play Video

  May 21, 2026 12:09 PM

  GONZALES — A state judge ordered the Ascension Parish government to turn over nondisclosure agreements between officials and business leaders connected to industrial developments along the west bank of the Mississippi River in the parish. The judge ordered that records be disclosed for agreements about developing the RiverPlex MegaPark,... more »

• Ascension Parish cancels contract with contractor on La. 929, La. 930 roundabout project Play Video

  May 20, 2026 8:04 AM

  GONZALES — The Ascension Parish government says that its contract with a contractor for a roundabout at the intersection of La. 929 and La. 930 has been cancelled, but the project is still intended to be finished with a new contractor. The cancellation, announced Monday, came after "careful evaluation... more »

• Man arrested in another roadway altercation months after allegedly harassing fisherman at Ascension pond Play Video

  May 19, 2026 1:43 PM

  GONZALES — A man was arrested for allegedly threatening and blocking another driver, just a few months after he faced backlash for allegedly harassing a fisherman at a neighborhood pond and calling him racial slurs. Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Matthew Madere, 46, and booked him into the... more »

• Gonzales man charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse following execution of search warrant Play Video

  May 15, 2026 1:25 PM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales man was charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse material following the execution of a search warrant by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. According to detectives, on April 28, the task force received information about possible child sexual... more »

• Capital area gardens open for free daylily tours this weekend Play Video

  May 15, 2026 8:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The American Daylily Society is hosting a series of free open garden tours in the Baton Rouge area this month. One of these events is on May 16 from 8 a.m. to noon. The society is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the beauty and cultivation... more »

• Group suing Ascension over parish's alleged secrecy about Hyundai facility again denied records Play Video

  May 11, 2026 1:38 PM

  GONZALES — A group suing Ascension Parish over alleged government secrecy related to agreements for a forthcoming steel mill in Modesete on Monday was denied the public records they requested. Members of the Louisiana Bucket Brigade and Rural Roots Louisiana were present at the 23rd Judicial District Court in... more »

• Ascension deputies arrest man accused of changing ex's account login to gain access to surveillance system

  May 7, 2026 10:47 AM

  GONZALES — A Springfield man accused of changing his ex-girlfriend's security system account login to gain access to her home's surveillance footage was arrested earlier this week by Ascension Parish deputies. Casen Maggio, 26, accessed his ex's security system account and changed her account information and had access to... more »

• East Ascension seniors continue decades-old tradition of jumping into pond to celebrate last day of class Play Video

  April 29, 2026 2:11 PM

  GONZALES — Seniors at East Ascension High School on Wednesday took a plunge in the pond across the street from the school as part of an annual tradition. Seniors have been jumping into the water on the last day of classes for more than 20 years. "It kind... more »

• Gonzales man sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatal shooting outside high school football stadium Play Video

  April 28, 2026 1:38 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A Gonzales man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a shooting near the Donaldsonville High School football stadium, according to District Attorney Ricky Babin's office. In 2023, Malik Fowler, now 24, drove a blue Mustang past the stadium and fired shots at two men,... more »

• Gonzales City Council struggles to agree on budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Play Video

  April 27, 2026 11:53 PM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales City Council has yet to come to an agreement on a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Members rejected Councilman Tyler Turner's motion to decrease administrative salaries by $200,000 in a three to two vote. The council previously struggled to approve last year's budget... more »

• Disabled 18-wheeler closes Highway 44 northbound at Highway 941 in Gonzales

  April 24, 2026 4:39 PM

  GONZALES — A disabled 18-wheeler left Highway 44 northbound closed at Highway 941 on Friday afternoon. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, northbound traffic is currently being diverted onto Highway 941. Drivers in the area should expect delays and use alternate routes. more »

• Traffic pattern shift set for next week on La. 30 at Tanger Outlets and new roundabout

  April 23, 2026 12:23 PM

  GONZALES — Road crews next week will open a roundabout near the entrance of the Tanger Outlets mall near Gonzales as work proceeds on a project to speed traffic along at the intersection of Interstate 10 and La. 30. When the roundabout opens on La. 30 at St. Landry... more »

• 2une In Previews: Bob Jackson Foundation to award scholarship to RPCC student through crawfish boil-off Play Video

  April 21, 2026 8:15 AM

  GONZALES — This weekend, the 11th annual Bob Jackson crawfish boil-off will be held at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Every year, several teams get together to boil mudbugs for a good cause. For the last three years, The Jackson Foundation has chosen a River Parishes Community College... more »

• Gonzales woman dies after being hit along La. 44, State Police say Play Video

  April 20, 2026 11:50 AM

  GALVEZ — A Gonzales woman walking along La. 44 died after being struck by a pickup truck, State Police said Monday. Jacqueline Merritt, 20, was hit Sunday night by a Chevrolet Silverado while walking in the southbound lane, troopers said. A Dodge Ram then hit the Chevy. The... more »

• Gonzales chief of staff says citation for hit-and-run crash was 'misunderstanding' Play Video

  April 15, 2026 1:10 PM

  GONZALES - After receiving a summons for a hit-and-run crash with an Entergy truck, Gonzales Chief of Staff Wade Petite says the situation was "a misunderstanding." Gonzales Police officers issued a misdemeanor summons at his home on Tuesday evening for a hit-and-run. Earlier in the day, Petite said... more »

• Residents asked to avoid area surrounding tilting weir behind Gonzales Walmart as crews perform repairs

  April 14, 2026 11:24 AM

  GONZALES — Residents in Ascension Parish are asked to avoid the area surrounding a tilting weir as crews perform maintenance on the structure behind the Gonzales Walmart. Ascension Parish officials said Tuesday that, until further notice, residents should avoid the area surrounding it on Weber City Road. A tilting... more »

• Denham Springs Girl Scout among five Louisiana teens recognized with sustainability award Play Video

  April 13, 2026 7:13 AM

  GONZALES — Five Louisiana teenagers are being honored for earning one of the most prestigious awards in Girl Scouting. The Girl Scout Gold Award is achieved by fewer than 6% of Girl Scouts nationwide and recognizes young women who design and lead sustainable, high-impact projects that create real change... more »

• Man sought in Gonzales battery investigation, police say

  April 10, 2026 7:40 AM

  GONZALES — Police are searching for a man accused of battery in Gonzales. Glen Coleman, 49, is wanted in connection with an incident that happened on April 5, where he allegedly attacked someone and left the scene. He is wanted on simple battery and domestic abuse battery charges.... more »

• Gonzales Police searching for armed suspect accused of shooting man in leg Play Video

  April 10, 2026 7:34 AM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Police Department is searching for a suspect connected to a shooting that happened earlier this month. According to GPD, 50-year-old Roy Hayward is wanted in connection with a shooting that happened on April 5, in which one person was shot in the leg. Police said... more »

• Hoping to avoid months-long stalemate from last year, Gonzales City Council meets to work on 2026-27 budget Play Video

  April 7, 2026 1:49 PM

  GONZALES — Gonzales' City Council met Tuesday to work on the city's 2026-2027 budget, hoping to avoid another prolonged process to approve a budget following a three-month stalemate in 2025. During the public Special Working Budget meeting, Mayor Tim Riley and the council met to work out any issues... more »

• Pedestrian struck during lawn maintenance along I-10 in Ascension Parish, officials say Play Video

  April 1, 2026 12:08 PM

  GONZALES — One pedestrian was struck along I-10 in Ascension Parish on Wednesday during grass maintenance on the median, Ascension Parish deputies said. The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. near the Cornerview Road overpass near Gonzales. According to an APSO spokesperson, the incident happened "during grass maintenance, but that... more »

• Elite Queens Social Club hosts Easter Egg Hunt for residents in Gonzales Play Video

  March 29, 2026 5:03 PM

  GONZALES — The Elite Queens Social Club hosted an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday in Duplessis Park in Gonzales. The event featured free food and games for children to enjoy. Elite Queens is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help and give back to those in need... more »

• Gonzales Fire Department responds to fire at an auto repair shop near Highway 44 Play Video

  March 28, 2026 6:29 PM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Fire Department is currently working a fire on Highway 44 in Gonzales. The fire began at an auto repair shop around 5:15 p.m. Highway 44 at Black Bayou Road is closed due to the fire. No further information is currently available. more »

• Ascension deputies: Two arrested for meth trafficking, seven guns seized Play Video

  March 27, 2026 4:36 PM

  GONZALES - Two people were arrested in a meth trafficking investigation, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said on Friday. Officials said Ronald Bennet, 63, of Prairieville, was selling illegal narcotics from his residence and had active felony warrants out of Livingston Parish. He was later seen leaving his residence... more »

• Ascension Parish deputies arrest 2 men accused of Gonzales drive-by shooting Play Video

  March 24, 2026 12:19 PM

  GONZALES — Ascension Parish deputies arrested two men connected to a drive-by shooting that happened earlier this month in Gonzales. According to deputies, the shooting happened on March 11 around 2 a.m. at a home on West Mill Grove Drive. Deputies said that two vehicles were damaged by the... more »

• Gonzales man pleads guilty to flight from an officer and possession of a firearm, sentenced to 10 years Play Video

  March 23, 2026 10:24 AM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales man pled guilty to aggravated flight from an officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, District Attorney Ricky Babin announced on Friday. On April 19, 2024, 21-year-old Mark Darby led a Gonzales Police Officer on a short pursuit after the officer attempted... more »

• Texas man charged with criminal trespassing after barricading himself inside Gonzales home Play Video

  March 20, 2026 12:42 PM

  GONZALES — A Texas man is being charged with criminal trespassing after barricading himself inside a Gonzales home on Thursday. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a trespassing complaint around 12 p.m. after 35-year-old Keenen Brown of Texas refused to leave a residence on Dutchtown... more »

• 'He would just keep going:' Witness says high speed chase ended right in front of her in Gonzales Play Video

  March 19, 2026 7:12 PM

  GONZALES - Two people are in critical condition and one is headed to jail after a high-speed chase through Ascension Parish ended with the driver crashing into multiple cars. The driver, Carmille Anderson, allegedly stabbed a woman in Prairieville before the chase through Gonzales, which ended on Burnside Avenue.... more »