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• Diocese of Baton Rouge offering free summer meals as part of Child Nutrition Program Play Video

  May 27, 2025 3:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Diocese of Baton Rouge will be offering free summer meals to all children under the age of 18 during its Child Nutrition Program. The meals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 drive-through church sites in the diocese throughout June. While... more »

• Memorial Day weekend ceremonies and events in the Baton Rouge area Play Video

  May 22, 2025 8:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives serving the United States. This year, Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Multiple events are scheduled around the Baton Rouge area to observe Memorial Day. Friday, May 23... more »

• One Tank Trips: Cane Sugar Toffee Company Play Video

  May 8, 2025 6:44 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Forget the golden ticket to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory and take a trip to Cane Sugar Toffee Company, a new Donaldsonville confectionery shop, offers a taste of pure imagination rooted in the state's sweetest resource. This unique destination isn't just about satisfying your sweet tooth; it's a... more »

• Woman accused of stealing $10,000 worth of shoes, clothes from Donaldsonville sports store arrested Play Video

  March 24, 2025 11:48 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Deputies have arrested a woman accused of stealing $10,000 worth of shoes and clothes from a Donaldsonville sporting goods store. Katherine Douzat, 37, was arrested for her alleged involvement in the Jan. 13 burglary of Hibbett Sports on La. 3089. Deputies said that Douzat was one of... more »

• AT&T installs new 5G site in Donaldsonville to enhance connection along La. 1, for first responders Play Video

  March 20, 2025 5:21 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Donaldsonville's wireless coverage was enhanced with the installation of a new AT&T cell site on Thursday. The new site will boost signals along La. 1, the company said, with first responders and their response times benefiting from the increased connectivity. “Reliable communication is critical for our... more »

• Control of La La Regira Baseball Complex transferred to Donaldsonville from Ascension Parish Play Video

  February 25, 2025 4:22 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The La La Regira Baseball Complex is being sold and transferred from the control of Ascension Parish to the city of Donaldsonville. Mayor Leroy Sullivan said Tuesday that it is a result of a great partnership with parish leadership. “So working together, it shows we are... more »

• Six Ascension Parish residents arrested for alleged involvement in drug trafficking ring

  November 22, 2024 1:36 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Federal agents busted a drug trafficking operation and arrested six Ascension Parish residents, prosecutors said. An indictment filed after the investigation accused the six of being involved in a ring that distributed cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, oxycodone, and heroin around southeast Louisiana, the U.S. Department of Justice said... more »

• Ascension Parish: Cracks in historic Donaldsonville courthouse unrelated to pump project Play Video

  November 18, 2024 5:43 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - The Donaldsonville Courthouse will undergo another renovation, this one to fix cracks in the walls. Ascension Parish tells 2 On Your Side the cracks are unrelated to the Bayou Lafourche Freshwater District project where many people reported damage after months of pile-driving. If you have been in... more »

• Donaldsonville mayoral candidate arrested for money laundering after theft arrest earlier in month Play Video

  October 31, 2024 4:51 PM

  GONZALES — A Donaldsonville mayoral candidate previously arrested for stealing copper wire from utility poles turned himself in to deputies Thursday after he was accused of laundering $100k and other financial crimes. Glenn Price, 68, was released on bond Thursday afternoon after turning himself in on money laundering and... more »

• Segment of railroad in Donaldsonville reopens after 17 train cars derailed; cleanup still underway Play Video

  October 21, 2024 3:02 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A section of railroad in Donaldsonville where 17 train cars carrying chemicals derailed last week has been repaired and reopened, Louisiana State Police said Monday. The Union Pacific Railroad train derailed around 7 a.m. at the intersection of LA 3089 and LA 70 on Friday. "For... more »

• Clean-up after 17 train cars derailed in Donaldsonville will be 'several-day' process Play Video

  October 18, 2024 9:05 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Seventeen cars of a train derailed at a major intersection in Donaldsonville Friday morning, leaking a chemical used to stabilize chlorine used in swimming pools. Officials say the clean-up process will take several days. The roadway was reopened at LA 3089 and LA 70 after being... more »

• CF Industries employee at Donaldsonville facility dead after being hit by forklift Play Video

  October 2, 2024 4:50 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A CF Industries employee at the company's Donaldsonville Complex died Wednesday after being hit by a forklift, officials said. Around 1:45 p.m., the employee was injured. According to a company spokesperson, onsite medical personnel quickly responded. The employee was then airlifted to Our Lady of the Lake... more »

• 19-year-old dead after two-vehicle crash in Donaldsonville Play Video

  September 25, 2024 1:26 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A 19-year-old man died after a two-vehicle crash on La. 70 at La. 3127 Wednesday morning, according to Louisiana State Police. Police said Laterrius Williams, 19, of Belle Rose was driving behind another vehicle carrying a 25-foot flatbed trailer. The vehicle carrying the trailer began to brake... more »

• DOTD provides update on LA-70 widening project in Ascension Parish

  August 13, 2024 9:53 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - The LA-70 widening project has has major steps finished to contribute toward its completion. DOTD says as of now, all embankment and subgrade installations have been put in place in the area set to be widened around the Sunshine Bridge and LA-3125. Construction on the new... more »

• Audit Report: Nearly $40k in public funds were stolen from the Ascension Parish government Play Video

  August 12, 2024 4:22 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Between September and December 2023, nearly $40,000 in public funds were stolen from the Ascension Parish government, an independent audit released Monday said. The audit, released by the Legislative Auditor's Office, shows public funds were reported stolen 22 times, totaling $39,469. All but one of the thefts... more »

• Donaldsonville High School hosts ribbon-cutting for new campus facilities Play Video

  August 7, 2024 12:51 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Tuesday, officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of renovations at Donaldsonville High School. Members of the cheer team and school band welcomed the community into the school's new facilities. The renovations saw an expansion of the school's cafetorium, a new stage, new administration... more »

• Donaldsonville elementary school teacher receives opportunity to attend growth program with national institute

  July 23, 2024 10:52 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A local elementary school teacher is one of just 12 educators selected to attend a one-year program to deepen their knowledge of supporting students and faculty in and around their districts. Jessica Ockman works at Donaldsonville Primary School. She and 11 other educators from around the country... more »

• Donaldsonville man originally convicted of killing wife pleads guilty, sentenced to 25 years in retrial Play Video

  June 26, 2024 6:05 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A Donaldsonville man previously convicted in the killing of his wife pleaded guilty to her death in a retrial of the case after the conviction was overturned due to a non-unanimous verdict, the 23rd District Attorney's office said Wednesday. By pleading guilty to manslaughter and possession of... more »

• Segments of St. Patrick Street, Vatican Drive in Donaldsonville to see lane closures starting July 1

  June 24, 2024 5:22 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Alternating lane closures will begin in both directions of La. 945 (St. Patrick Street/Vatican Drive) on July 1 between La. 3089 and La. 308 in Donaldsonville, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced. The nearly 1.5-mile project will include asphalt milling, pavement patching, asphalt concrete overlay,... more »

• Donaldsonville man arrested for aggravated assault after brandishing firearm outside of vehicle window

  June 14, 2024 5:01 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - A Donaldsonville man was arrested on felony aggravated assault after he allegedly stalked a complainant and brandished a firearm outside of his vehicle's window. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Raymond Jerry Riley, 66, after the aforementioned incident on May 6 where he drove by the complainant's... more »

• Celebrations happening across the capital region this weekend ahead of Juneteenth Play Video

  June 14, 2024 11:36 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - The city of Donaldsonville is getting ready for its 29th Annual Juneteenth Music Festival. The festival will be held in Louisiana Square located at 300 Railroad Avenue. It kicks off Saturday morning at 11. Several bands will perform throughout the day. "It's a family affair so... more »

• Donaldsonville man sentenced for 25 years for rape of two juveniles

  May 31, 2024 3:18 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of rape Friday. Layne Barras, 28, pled guilty to two counts of third-degree rape as a result of a plea agreement with prosecutors. In July 2021, Assumption Parish Sheriff's detectives... more »

• Property owners still searching for answers after being rattled by Donaldsonville pump station project Play Video

  March 4, 2024 4:53 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Work on a pump station in Ascension Parish has shifted gears from pile driving , but people living and working there are still asking what to do about their damaged properties. People have reported gas leaks, foundation troubles, and cracks in their swimming pools. As the construction... more »

• Donaldsonville councilman wants pile driving project to stop until changes are made Play Video

  December 19, 2023 3:52 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A city councilman is suggesting a pile driving project stop until changes are made. It's a project 2 On Your Side has been reporting on since last week. At a community meeting Monday night, Donaldsonville councilman Rev. Charles Brown suggested issuing a cease and desist to the... more »

• Donaldsonville council limits loud pile-driving work on weekends after 2 On Your Side report Play Video

  December 11, 2023 4:45 PM

  UPDATE: Hours after the 2 On Your Side report, the city of Donaldsonville proposed an emergency ordinance restricting the pile-driving work to weekdays only. The council passed the ordinance Tuesday evening. The council is also calling for a community meeting Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Attendees... more »

• Council removes, replaces entire West Ascension Hospital Board Play Video

  November 21, 2023 9:19 PM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Council on Tuesday night voted 8-0 to oust the entire board that manages the only parish hospital on the west bank of the river. The vote -- with three Council members absent -- may not, however, be the final say on the matter. ... more »

• Ascension Parish names new transportation chief

  August 1, 2023 5:25 PM

  Ascension Parish has installed a new public official to spearhead its transportation projects. On Tuesday, Parish President Clint Cointment announced the hiring of Daniel B. Helms as the parish's new Chief Transportation Engineer. Helms, who has 20 years experience managing transportation projects in the public and private sectors, officially... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Donaldsonville man comes face-to-face with felon who tried to kill him Play Video

  June 15, 2023 4:50 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - LeRoy Batiste was enjoying a night out last month when he came face-to-face with the man who tried to kill him two years ago. Watch live newscasts here Michael LeBlanc Jr. was on the streets — an attempted second-degree murder charge had disappeared, and the five-year... more »

• Fired employee arrested for burglarizing Burger King, stealing $800

  February 4, 2022 7:52 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A former Burger King employee was arrested after allegedly burglarizing the restaurant and stealing around $800 from the safe. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said 31-year-old Michael Bougere turned himself on Feb. 1 for the crime. The burglary happened on Jan. 26 at a Burger King... more »

• Disaster Recovery Center to open in Donaldsonville

  September 28, 2021 10:53 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - The Ascension Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security announced Tuesday that the parish will open a second Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), at the Lemann Memorial Center, 1100 Clay Street in Donaldsonville. It joins the DRC already open at 1112 S. East Ascension Complex Boulevard in... more »

• Girl, 14, among two killed in Ascension shooting Thursday morning; three others hurt Play Video

  May 20, 2021 5:22 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - A 14-year-old was one of two people killed Thursday morning when their vehicle was struck by gunfire. The sheriff's office told WBRZ the shooting happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. on W. Fourth Street in Donaldsonville. The victims fled the gunfire, and the vehicle came to a... more »

• Power returned to most Donaldsonville residents after Sunday night crash caused brief outage

  March 28, 2021 8:27 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Over 1,500 Entergy customers were without power in the Donaldsonville area on Sunday (March 28) evening. By early Monday, most of the power was restored, but Entergy was working to have electricity restored to the few who were still without lights. According to the Ascension Parish... more »

• CareSouth administering COVID-19 vaccine in Donaldsonville area

  March 2, 2021 6:50 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - According to a Tuesday (March 2) news release, CareSouth Medical and Dental is now distributing the COVID-19 vaccine in the Donaldsonville area. The organization says vaccinations are being administered at CareSouth's Donaldsonville clinic, which is located at 904 Catalpa Street. Vaccines are by appointment only,... more »

• Free COVID-19 tests to be administered in Donaldsonville Thursday, Jan. 21 Play Video

  January 21, 2021 8:49 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Ascension officials have teamed up with Ochsner to provide Donaldsonville's residents with COVID-19 testing at no out-of-pocket cost on Thursday (Jan. 21). The testing site, located at 1100 Clay Street, will assist residents in undergoing self-administered COVID testing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those interested... more »

• Ascension Parish authorities make arrest, seek 2 more in Tuesday night homicide case

  December 16, 2020 10:43 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Local authorities have arrested one person and are looking for two other suspects in connection to a Donaldsonville shooting that left one person dead on Tuesday (Dec. 15) night. 19-year-old Kamryn Dantoni was arrested and charged with principal to second-degree murder on Friday. Detectives are now looking... more »

• CareSouth Baton Rouge distributes fresh fruit, veggies in honor of National Health Center Week

  August 11, 2020 8:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE- CareSouth Medical and Dental is hosting a fresh fruit and vegetables drive-thru giveaway at its clinic in Baton Rouge on Friday, August 14 as part of its National Health Center Week celebration. The event is free and open to the public. Produce will be given on a... more »

• CareSouth: Drive-thru virus testing in Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville unavailable Monday

  June 22, 2020 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Due to heavy rains, CareSouth Medical and Dental COVID-19 Drive-thru Community Testing will not take place in Baton Rouge and Donaldsonville on Monday, June 22, but walk-up testing will be available in Baton Rouge from 9 a.m. until noon. Patients must pre-register for the COVID-19 test... more »

• CareSouth COVID drive-thru testing closed Wednesday, walk-up testing remains open

  May 27, 2020 7:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE – CareSouth Medical and Dental COVID-19 Drive-thru Community testing at its Baton Rouge and Donaldsonville Clinics will be closed Wednesday, May 27 due to inclement weather. However, testing is still available for walkups. In Baton Rouge, the testing is available from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through... more »

• Ascension Parish COVID-19 cases are fifth-highest in Louisiana Play Video

  March 26, 2020 4:51 PM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness is cautiously watching the numbers go up every day. The parish currently has the fifth-highest number of cases in Louisiana behind East Baton Rouge Parish. Cases went from 65 to 91 Thursday in Ascension. Rachael Wilkinson is the director at the... more »

• Deserted and desolate, Ascension residents heed stay-at-home order Play Video

  March 24, 2020 4:31 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Congested clusters of fast-growing Ascension Parish remained extraordinarily deserted Tuesday as residents listened to Governor John Bel Edwards' stay-at-home order to avoid getting sick. The order took effect 5 p.m. Monday. Cases of coronavirus jumped by 10, from 26 to 36, in Ascension on Tuesday. There is... more »

• Coronavirus cluster identified at Ascension Parish nursing home Play Video

  March 23, 2020 4:53 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - State health leaders revealed that a second coronavirus cluster was identified at Chateau D’Ville nursing home. As of Monday March 23, five people there have confirmed cases. The state said it reached out to the Centers for Disease Control for additional assistance in hopes of stopping the... more »

• Ascension deputies continue to search for gunman responsible for New Year's Day shooting in Donaldsonville Play Video

  February 7, 2020 9:02 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says it's still seeking information related to a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of St. Patrick Street in Donaldsonville on New Year's Day, shortly after midnight. The victim, a man who'd been shot in his driveway after returning home from... more »

• First Monday morning commute over the Sunshine Bridge Play Video

  December 3, 2018 9:13 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - The Monday morning drive over the Sunshine Bridge was without incident for the most part as two lanes of travel are open. The partial reopening comes ahead of the mid-December deadline DOTD initially announced in the weeks following the crash that caused the bridge to shutdown.... more »

• Late start at Donaldsonville schools continues Play Video

  October 18, 2018 11:36 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - There are no plans to change the later start time for the five Ascension Parish schools on the west side of the Mississippi River, according to a spokesperson Thursday. Employees need the extra hour to detour around the damaged Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville, but the late start time... more »

• Sunshine Bridge closure hurts sugar cane farmers Play Video

  October 16, 2018 11:43 PM

  SORRENTO - The closure of the Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville couldn't come at a worse time for sugar cane farmers on the east side of the Mississippi River. Harvest season just began and all the cane must be transported to sugar mills on the west side of the river. ... more »

• Plaquemine ferry picks up more slack from Sunshine Bridge closure, now adding second boat to weekend service Play Video

  October 15, 2018 11:55 PM

  UPDATE: During the duration of the Sunshine Bridge closure, additional ferry service hours will be: -Monday thru Friday, a second boat will run from 5:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. -Monday thru Friday, the first boat will run 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. -Saturday... more »

• Property caving in for years, homeowner can't find relief Play Video

  June 5, 2018 6:50 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A drainage pipe busted underground and it's been causing problems for a homeowner for nearly a decade. Keith Bradford says he can't seem to find anyone who wants to take responsibility and it should have been repaired a long time ago. "It was a little small... more »

• Residents in Donaldsonville still under boil water advisory Play Video

  January 8, 2018 10:17 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE- Residents in Donaldsonville are still under a boil water advisory. The Ascension Parish Utilities Department is working on gathering the required water samples this morning. According to the Ascension Parish Homeland Security, the final tests cannot be collected until the rain stops. A boil water advisory will... more »

• Official: Donaldsonville may not see water shut off Wednesday night Play Video

  January 3, 2018 10:34 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE – Officials say workers have made significant progress in restoring water to residents in Donaldsonville. Martin McConnell with the Ascension Parish government says water pressure is still low but "adequate to serve all customers". Parish officials are cautiously optimistic that water service will not be shut off at... more »

• Woman killed after striking 18-wheeler in Ascension

  October 31, 2017 9:13 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE- Louisiana State Troopers were investigating a two vehicle crash on LA 943 that left one woman dead in Ascension Parish. The crash took place on LA 943 west of LA 1. It took the life of 55-year-old Linda Regira. Authorities say, the crash occurred as Regira was... more »

• New community center, substation now open in Ascension Parish Play Video

  September 16, 2017 11:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office unveiled a new community center and substation in Donaldsonville Saturday morning. The Ascension Parish School System donated the property to the APSO to use for residents and officers. The community center is filled with offices spaces for deputies and educational... more »

• Missing Donaldsonville man found safe

  August 3, 2017 4:44 PM

  UPDATE: APSO deputies say Eric Hathorn has been found safe and unharmed. DONALDSONVILLE - Ascension Parish deputies are searching for a man, last seen nearly two weeks ago. Deputies say 39-year-old Eric Hathorn was last seen at a relative's residence in Donaldsonville about two weeks ago. A family... more »

• Donaldsonville woman arrested for allegedly shooting victim in face during argument

  July 27, 2017 11:33 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE- A woman was arrested after she allegedly shot another woman in the face during an argument in Donaldsonville. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, 49-year-old Andrea Jackson was arrested on charges of attempted second degree murder and illegal use of a weapon. Deputies... more »