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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...
Gonzales one of ten areas in Louisiana to receive community development grant
GONZALES - The city of Gonzales is one of ten recipients of a $10,000 grant from the center for Louisiana Economic Development. The community will use the money to update its municipal website and develop new marketing materials. “The City of Gonzales is delighted to be selected for this award...
Ingram Barge Co. is being sued over a maritime incident in Plaquemine
Three insurance firms—Ascot Insurance Co., Endurance American Insurance Co. and Zurich American Insurance Co.—have filed a lawsuit against Ingram Barge Co. over a maritime allision that occurred in Iberville Parish on July 22, 2023. For those unfamiliar, “allision” is a nautical term referring to a moving vessel striking...
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...
Plaquemine mayor says utility issues center around utility department
PLAQUEMINE - Mayor Ed Reeves is retiring at the end of the year, but before he does he has some work to do with the city's utility department. Some of it, he tells 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss, is staff error. One of the issues could be that staff...
Community meeting to discuss school transportation plans near Grosse Tete Bridge
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A community meeting scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 25 will focus on school transportation plans for those who may have to cross the Grosse Tete Bridge in Iberville Parish. Residents are encouraged to attend and voice their concerns directly to officials from Iberville...
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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