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Battle over huge new Deer Run subdivision ends with Livingston Parish settling lawsuit
Days before a federal lawsuit was set to go to trial, Livingston Parish has reached a settlement concerning a large new subdivision in the Denham Springs area. Friday’s judgment, signed by Judge Shelly Dick in the U.S. Middle District Court of Louisiana, allows the Deer Run subdivision to move forward and prevents the parish government from enforcing any present or future ordinances that attempt to “retroactively nullify or impair the development approvals and permits previously obtained.”
Louisiana state representative charged with DWI in Ascension Parish
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) — A state representative has been charged with a DWI after Louisiana State Police said he was reportedly swerving on a highway in Ascension Parish. Troopers said a 2018 GMC Yukon could be seen swerving in and out of the travel lane on Louisiana 44 near I-10 in Ascension Parish after midnight Friday, July 26.
Town of Livingston receives $20K in grants from LED, Livingston Economic Development Council
LIVINGSTON --- The State of Louisiana has recently named the Town of Livingston as one of ten recipients of a new grant that will support improvement projects and promote further growth in certified Louisiana Development Ready Communities (LDRC). The Town of Livingston will receive a $10,000 grant from Louisiana Economic...
Fed up with pile-driving for big Bayou Lafourche project, Donaldsonville property owners sue
In December, Donaldsonville residents complained of “extremely loud” noise and alleged damage to historic buildings amid pile-driving for a Bayou Lafourche project that aims to revitalize the water supply. In January, city officials discussed suing to halt the construction. Now, property owners have taken legal action. As of...
How Property Revitalization Strengthened This Louisiana Neighborhood
The Lemann Building began life in 1878 as a department store for Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Its designation on the National Register for Historic Places, excellent condition and prominent location made it ideal for adaptive reuse. Today, the first floor is an early childhood center and the upper floors are residential lofts. The two distinct occupancies demonstrate how property revitalization can strengthen a neighborhood in multiple ways.
Around Ascension Parish: Louisiana Development Ready Communities certifies Gonzales
The State of Louisiana named Gonzales as one of 10 certified Louisiana Development Ready Communities set to receive grant funding. According to the City of Gonzales, the funding will support local marketing efforts, promote growth and foster economic opportunities. Gonzales proclamations. During the last Gonzales council meeting, interim Mayor Ryland...
Lynch, local Guard Unit honored by City of Gonzales
At Monday’s council meeting, Interim Mayor Ryland Percy signed two proclamations honoring Ascension Parish residents for their accomplishments and commitment to our community. The first proclamation recognized the 922nd Engineer Vertical Construction Company for their recent selection as the 2023 LTG Emerson C. Itschner Award recipient, with Lt. Storey...
Kirk Boudreaux wins fifth term on Gonzales City Council
In an election cycle promising significant turnover in the City of Gonzales, the longest serving Council member just won a fifth and (he says) final term. Kirk Boudreaux won reelection to a fifth term as the Division B councilman when his prospective opponent withdrew on Tuesday. One of two council...
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