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Nine people died when tornado hit Louisiana church fair. Descendants memorialize tragedy century later.
The citizens of Vacherie had been praying for rain. And around 3 p.m. on August 24, 1924, it appeared their prayers had been answered. “It had been a drought for like three months or longer,” said David Hubbell, a descendent of those in Vacherie that day. “All of a sudden, the clouds came out … but then it started getting really bad. Bad wind and rain.”
Chopped-down Gonzales oaks stir a debate over how to protect beloved Louisiana trees
After two large live oak trees were cut down last week in Gonzales, some residents voiced dismay over what they saw as the removal of a city landmark. Now city officials say they are looking into new laws to help protect the trees. One of the oaks had been registered...
Morning Pep Rally visits Miller County High School
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Miller County brought out all the bells and whistles for this week’s Morning Pep Rally. Students, fans, the band and more all crowded the stands of McNeese Stadium to get rowdy ahead of Friday’s game against the Clinch County Panthers. This is the 24th...
Bayou Lafourche bridge in Napoleonville back open
NAPOLEONVILLE - Bayou Lafourche bridge in Napoleonville is back open following a closure Tuesday night. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said the road was shut down at 6 p.m. after a crash at La. 1 and La. 402 on Hospital Road. An hour later, the highway was back open. Deputies...
Ascension Parish 9/11 ceremony set for Sept. 11 in Gonzales
Ascension Parish Fire District 1 will hold the annual 9/11 commemoration ceremony Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the main headquarters at 13192 Airline Hwy., Gonzales. Refreshments and food will be provided compliments of Ascension Funeral Home and Ralphs Supermarket. Officials, representatives from area fire departments, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s...
Around Ascension Parish: Renovated Donaldsonville library opens; ceremony set for Sept. 7
The Ascension Parish Library will host a rededication ceremony for its renovated Donaldsonville branch at 10 a.m. Sept. 7. The renovated building features several murals highlighting the history of Donaldsonville and the surrounding Ascension Parish area. It includes the history of the indigenous people, slavery, the founding of the city, Donaldsonville's time as the capital of Louisiana in 1830-1831, as well as spotlights on many prominent historical figures and places.
September GOP Roundtable features Department of Insurance representative
Ron C. Henderson, Deputy Commissioner for the Louisiana Department of Insurance will be the featured speaker at the September Ascension GOP Roundtable, sponsored by Ascension Republican Women. The Roundtable will be held on Thursday, September 12th at 11:30 a.m. at the Clarion Inn, 1500 W. Highway 30 in Gonzales. (11:30 to 12:00 – Meet and Greet; Noon Event) Doors open at 11:15.
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