COME ROCK WITH US

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BIRTH: Addison Grace Dragna

Larry and Trish (LaCaze) Dragna of Gonzales announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Grace Dragna.

BIRTH: Alexis Rose Stein

Todd and Jessica (Gray) Stein announce the birth of their daughter, Alexis Rose Stein.

Senior Soc Hop reunites

The Parish of Ascension Recreation Department held its monthly Senior Soc Hop Friday, June 25 at Lamar-Dixon

St. Amant High Class of 1960 holds 50th reunion

The St. Amant High class of 1960 held their 50th Class Reunion May 22 at Berthelot’s Hall in St. Amant.

EAHS class of 1978 holds Big 50 Birthday Bash

The class of 1978 East Ascension High School Big 50 Birthday Bash was held Saturday, June 12.

Come rock with us

Olivia Caldwell, Katlyn DeJean, Morgyn Gauthier and Claire Garbutt are shown recently during their “Come Rock With Us” birthday party.

Rev. Willis receives key

The Rev. Gary Willis, left, received a key to the Parish and a proclamation naming him an honorary parish president from Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez at the May 20 Parish Council meeting. Rev. Willis is nearing the end of his 10-year tenure at First United Methodist Church of Gonzales to take a position at a church in Slidell.

EAHS class of 1978 Big 50 Birthday Bas

Class of 1978 East Ascension High School Big 50 Birthday Bash will be Saturday, June 12, from 6 p.m.-until at the home of Kathy Berthelot Mowery, 44067 LaCoulee Rd., St. Amant. Jambalaya will be served. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish or a dessert. Also bring your own ice chest with drinks and lawn chairs. Sorry, no children are allowed to attend.

Class reunions

Class reunions

Memorial Day veterans program planned

A Memorial Day program has been set for 11 a.m. Monday, May 31in Gonzales by the Veterans Memorial Park Committee.

Ascension Parish observes National Day of Prayer

Ascension Parish government observed the National Day of Prayer with a luncheon at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Thursday.

Double the pleasure

Twins Blair and Brooklyn Matherne, 21 months, of Prairieville, enjoyed one of the many rides available during the St. John the Evangelist Festival de la Prairie Sunday.

Prairieville restaurant shows appreciation for area teachers

After a stressful week of work, Ascension Parish teachers enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at Gio’s Mezza Luna restaurant in Prairieville on Friday.

Jindal officially opens parish PEC office

Gov. Bobby Jindal cut the ribbon during the official grand opening of the Ascension Parish Executive Committee Headquarters in Gonzales Friday morning.
 

Gov. Jindal to cut ribbon at Republican headquarters in Gonzales

 Gov. Jindal will be the honorary guest at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the official Grand Opening of the Ascension Republican Executive Committee Headquarters

Easter Buddies Hunt

The Ascension Council on Aging held its annual “Easter Spring Fling” at the Gonzales Senior Center Wednesday.

IT'S CARNIVAL TIME: Mardi Gras parade rolls in Ascension Parish

New Orleans may be world-famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations, but nearby communities in Louisiana also host festivities with a small-town feel.

Share your Lenten thoughts

With the 40 days of Lent coming up, are you preparing to give something up, or do you make a bigger commitment to your faith during the lead-up to Easter? Share your thoughts on faith with the community by sending them to us. Please limit your comments to 150 words.
 

BOURBON STREET BEDLAM: New Orleans Saints tame Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV

NEW ORLEANS – One might have expected every inch of the city to be pulsing with sound and longing in a New Orleans Saints victory over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday night, but during one brief moment with the Saints trailing 10-6, quiet and near silence filled the air at the corner of Royal and Ursulines in the French Quarter.

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