A Prairieville man was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty April 21 to 10 counts of possession of pornography involving juveniles the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office reported pled guilty as the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors in connection with a 2022 investigation conducted by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations The bureau received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in March 2022 regarding the possession/distribution of child sexual abuse materials Investigators determined that Poirrier was in possession of and had downloaded child pornography on electronic devices he reportedly was arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail Poirrier was sentenced with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served on each count and the sentences are to run concurrent with one another he must register and notify as a sex offender or child predator for life Assistant District Attorney Adam Koening prosecuted the case and Judge Steven Tureau presided over the matter Pelican Post - Online Newspaper Cody Poirrier of 15155 Meadow Lane Prairieville pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles (10 counts) Poirrier was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koening and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau This guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors in connection with a 2022 investigation conducted by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the possession/distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Materials Investigators were able to ultimately determine that Cody Poirrier was in possession of and had downloaded child pornography on electronic devices A warrant of arrest was obtained for Poirrier who was subsequently arrested and booked in to the Ascension Parish Jail Upon entering a guilty plea to the above-mentioned charges pursuant to the plea agreement with prosecutors Poirrier was sentenced to 10 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served on each count The said sentences are to run concurrent with one another the defendant must register and notify as a sex offender or child predator for life Should the cap on Ascension Parish Council member salaries ($19,600) be lifted View Results Return to top of page Copyright © 2015 · News Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log out Copyright © 2025 Baton Rouge Clinic. Website Designed by Gatorworks PRAIRIEVILLE - Fire crews in Prairieville put out a house fire in a neighborhood off La The house fire happened on Autumn Meadow Avenue Emergency vehicles are blocking traffic as firefighters worked to put out the fire that caused the home's roof to collapse Ascension Fire Chief Patrick Carpenter said the fire started around 4 p.m.  Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application She loved makeup and planned to go to cosmetology school when she graduated from Prairieville High School Preceded in death by her granddaddy Rufus Cresie and uncle Bubba Covington A memorial service will be held at Graceworks Church in Prairieville Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors It’s all about love at Amour Café & Co “Amour means love,” says owner Laurie Kash “And I feel like at the café we’re all about love from the second you walk through the door.”  Lotus Biscoff cookie and strawberry toasted marshmallow and hot and cold coffees and teas are on offer Amour’s coffee beverages are made with New Orleans-style Creole coffee “It leaves a very smooth taste in your mouth; it isn’t bitter,” Kash says “You don’t need to add any sugar or syrups or anything like that.” But just because you don’t need to add anything doesn’t mean you can’t Some of Kash’s favorite drinks on the menu are the French Quarter Delight the strawberry macchiato and the honey vanilla matcha With thick cream tops or piled-high toppings like cookies or cakes And the interiors are just as Instagrammable Splashes of pinks and golds adorn the space and bookshelves shelves styled with decor and popular reads Patrons are welcome to sit on the couch and chat with friends Kash wants everyone to have the “amour experience”—and the family is all in on the love This isn’t Kash’s first time as a business owner She was the owner of a hot brunch spot in Thibodaux she had to make the decision to either rebuild or start anew she had spent two years commuting from Prairieville to Thibodaux She wanted to bring business closer to home “I didn’t look at it as taking a loss,” she says “I looked at it as me being able to take that time to rebuild and start over in the area where I lived.” Kash works remotely as a licensed loan officer and owns her own financial firm She had the idea to bring a locally owned coffee shop to Prairieville “I wanted to offer somewhere for the community to come and relax and let their hair down in a peaceful but vibrant environment,” Kash says She chose a spot that had been empty for fifteen years—and she found an espresso machine inside Those were all the signs she needed to move forward Reception from the neighborhood has been amazing so far “It’s all about the love in the community,” she says “and we appreciate all the love and support that we’ve gotten thus far.”  Amour Café & Co. is open Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info, find it on Facebook Advocate photo by SCOTT GOLD -- Barbecue brisket The barbecue restaurant announced their closing via social media last week This Saturday will be the last day to eat at Oak & Smoke BBQ Company in Prairieville The barbecue restaurant announced its closing via social media last week we have made the difficult decision to close Oak & Smoke,” reads a social media post I am incredibly grateful for every single person who supported my dream — whether you stopped by for a plate known for their weekly specials and menu items with Asian fusion flair started as a pop-up and moved into the Prairieville location at 40255 La The announcement last week was met with many broken heart emojis and well wishes for the future A post shared by Oak & Smoke BBQ Company (@oakandsmokebbq) and while this chapter is coming to a close I’ll carry the memories and lessons with me always,” the post continues “Thank y'all for being part of this ride.” Email Serena Puang at serena.puang@theadvocate.com. Follow her on Instagram @dear.yall Mid City has a new wellness cafe headed its way A Sherwood Forest Boulevard restaurant building has been sold to a local group that plans on opening a Mediterranean eatery there The people of Baton Rouge love a good breakfast spot This story is only for subscribers like you${formattedName Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: to 121 months in federal prison following his conviction for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor Felder must serve five years of supervised release upon completing his term of imprisonment The Court also ordered Felder to register as a sex offender upon his release the Court stated that the conduct for which Felder was convicted after a trial in September 2024 warranted the lengthy term of imprisonment imposed Felder enticed an undercover agent whom he believed to be 15 years old to engage in sexual activity using cell phones and the internet Homeland Security Investigations and the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for the Office of the Attorney General and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Paul L PRAIRIEVILLE — A man is behind bars after he stabbed his mother in a Prairieville neighborhood Saturday afternoon the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Deputies said 23-year-old Dillion Marshall stabbed 48-year-old Shanitra Marshall to death on Misty Oak Court Neighbors told WBRZ  that the family was well-liked and friendly They said Dillion was a great kid who they would always see in the neighborhood but he was known to have struggled with mental health issues in the past They said what makes this incident even more heartbreaking is that the family lost a son two years ago after a battle with leukemia Marshall's father is a police officer at the Gonzales Police Department Chief Sherman Jackson released the following statement: “The Gonzales Police Department is deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred yesterday involving the family of one of our own Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with our officer and his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time and privacy as they navigate this unimaginable loss.” Marshall is facing charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault PRAIRIEVILLE - One person is dead and another is in custody after a stabbing along Misty Oak Court The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the stabbing took place around 12 p.m This is an active investigation and deputies say more details will be released at a later time PRAIRIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal Prairieville stabbing that took the life of a Gonzales Police officer's wife Their son has been arrested and is accused of killing his mother.  Deputies said the stabbing happened around noon Saturday on Misty Oak Court is accused of stabbing his 48-year-old mother Marshall is charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault and he was booked into the Ascension Parish Jail "The Gonzales Police Department is deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred yesterday involving the family of one of our own and privacy as they navigate this unimaginable loss," Chief Sherman Jackson of the Gonzales Police Department said.  PRAIRIEVILLE - Firefighters in Prairieville worked to contain a house fire along Maddie Drive on Monday.  The Prairieville Fire Department posted photos of the home which showed smoke billowing upward from what looked like the attic area.  A photo showed firefighters going into the home to fight the flames through a cut-out opening in the garage door.  No information about what sparked the fire was released.  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of raping a woman he had a sexual relationship with multiple times in November 2023 was arrested this week was arrested Thursday on two counts of third-degree rape The crimes happened at LSU's West Campus Apartments Stephens and the victim went to the victim's home after going to a bar on Nov Stephens is then accused of forcing himself on the victim and ripping off her shirt despite the victim asking for him to stop Stephens became too aggressive during consensual sex with the victim Stephens was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison with a $50,000 bond was previously arrested by LSUPD for dating partner abuse Police said other domestic dispute complaints were reported One person was killed when a relative stabbed them Saturday in Prairieville The incident took place about noon in a residence along Misty Oak Court said Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Donovan Jackson The Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident Email Claire Grunewald at claire.grunewald@theadvocate.com.  after the state Department of Health revoked the license for the 10-bed facility for violating standards of minimum overnight patient stays The minimum is designed to prevent freestanding emergency rooms Hospital officials say they were close to meeting the state standard after weathering tough early years for the operation due to the COVID pandemic Last spring, a 10-bed hospital serving Prairieville closed after the Louisiana Department of Health revoked its license the property owner claims the hospital owes it more than $450,000 in fees A March 12 lawsuit filed in the 23rd Judicial District Court in Ascension Parish alleges Prairieville Family Hospital failed to pay rent for May through September 2024 to Prairieville Hospital Partners LLC the lawsuit seeks legal fees and $452,525 from the hospital and owners Dr and no attorney was listed for them or the hospital The lawsuit alleges the hospital violated several sections of its contract the document claims the hospital didn't pay insurance utilities or property taxes for 2023 and a portion of 2024 The lawsuit also claims the hospital firm failed to maintain the interior and exterior of the building The hospital, which was located south of the intersection of Airline Highway and La. 42, opened in 2019 and was one of few emergency rooms in the area and treated patients who had strokes abdominal issues and other health concerns Its closure last April resulted in the loss of 90 full- and part-time jobs and several million dollars for hospital investors According to the revocation letter by the state health department Prairieville Family Hospital had too few inpatients to be considered a full-fledged hospital In an interview with The Advocate last April McLean said he met with state officials to present a corrective action plan and thought it could have met the minimum benchmarks within six months The state Department of Health rejected the proposal They have to uphold what is written," he said at the time Email Christopher Cartwright at christopher.cartwright@theadvocate.com The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office began an investigation involving a suspect accused of fatally stabbing his mother in Prairieville The stabbing happened about noon April 12 on Misty Oak Court was charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault Baton Rouge news stations identified the deceased as 48-year-old Shanitra Marshall The stations also noted the suspect is the son of a Gonzales Police Department officer Police Chief Sherman Jackson expressed deep sadness in a statement and offered thoughts and prayers for the officer and his loved ones Walmart announced its Donaldsonville store and the Neighborhood Market in Prairieville were among the 35 Louisiana locations the company tabbed for remodeling while the Donaldsonville store is at 37000 Hwy Walmart had invested $402 million toward improving its Louisiana stores over the past five years The company has set a goal to remodel more than 640 stores across the country Walmart operates 10,750 stores in 19 countries "Our stores often serve as the heartbeat of the communities we operate in and these remodels are a testament to our dedication to enhancing that role," Paul Lewellen senior vice president for the Southwest Business Unit Lewellen added that the company has invested in associates through promotions and bonuses Gonzales Weekly Citizen and Donaldsonville Chief, part of the USA Today Network of Louisiana, cover Ascension Parish and the greater Baton Rouge area. Follow at facebook.com/WeeklyCitizen and facebook.com/DonaldsonvilleChief The new playground at Oak Grove Park in Prairieville officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Several children were in attendance to enjoy the park "The official ribbon-cutting for Oak Grove Park was a blast and we were excited to celebrate with the kids from Kids Are People Too," a parish social media post read Sheriff Bobby Webre announced that the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Junior Deputy program will return this summer with a new schedule it will be held once a week on Wednesdays in June from 8 a.m.-3p.m The free program is for parish students ages 10-13 years old and it offers preteens an opportunity to interact with law enforcement professionals and learn about the skills needed to be a deputy River Parishes Community College announced its a new instrumentation concentration within its electrical and instrumentation associate degree program it is designed to meet the demand for technicians in the industrial and energy sectors "Instrumentation technicians are in high demand across industries such as manufacturing power generation and oil and gas," RPCC Dean of Energy Sciences Dr "This program equips students with the technical expertise and credentials needed for immediate employment and career advancement." Ascension Parish calendarTrash bashThe Ascension Parish trash bash event will be 8 a.m.-noon April 12 Donaldsonville and at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center's chapel (second entrance) The Donaldsonville classic car and Jeep show will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m in front of the Ascension Parish Courthouse The Hippity Hoppity Easter Market has been set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m an Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter bunny The Household Hazardous Material Collection Day will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m The event will be at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Identification will be required as the event is for Ascension Parish residents only The VFW National Day of Service will be May 3 at the post on Churchpoint Road in Gonzales The spring vendor pop up at the VFW Post 3693 auxiliary will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m Ascension Parish Day at the Capitol in Baton Rouge will be May 7 The 58th annual Gonzales Jambalaya Festival will be May 23-25 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales PRAIRIEVILLE — A one-vehicle crash along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 south of Prairieville was causing a backup for motorists on Christmas morning Emergency crews worked to clear the car of its occupants Traffic data showed a backup from just north of Gonzales back to the La Officials said one person was taken to the hospital in critical condition.  but the road was made slick by morning rains Rain is expected to continue for much of the week Amant bench as they compete against Dutchtown when the question is posed about the first team to win a district championship at Prairieville High School the girls soccer team will have an emphatic answer Prairieville put the finishing touches on a perfect run through District 6-II with a 6-0 shutout victory Saturday over Livonia at Hurricane Stadium “We did not think this,” said Prairieville coach Chris Goodall who spent the previous 15 years at East Ascension “I thought we were going to win,” said Lambert who delivered her second hat trick of the season “It felt good to be the first district champion 4-0) outscored its district competition 28-1 12 in the latest LHSAA Division II power rankings closes out the regular season with a pair of Division I challenges “They don’t have a lot of girls new to soccer,” said Livonia coach Jeremy Armand who noted Jordan Templeton extended her school record for steals to 279 “We knew they would be experienced and would be tough We knew we had to play pretty flawless to able to beat them.” Prairieville seized early control behind Lambert who scored seven minutes into game Sophomore Sophie Collins added her team-leading 16th assist with a pass to Lambert whose shot from the left side of the box found the back of the net in the 12th minute Junior Callie Norman had a free kick 50 yards out but a loose ball wound up at Lambert’s right foot and into the net for her 16th goal of the season and a 3-0 lead in the 16th minute “She did a good job today,” Goodall said of Lambert Junior Adyson Naquin made it 4-0 at halftime with a rebound shot off Livonia goalkeeper Skyla Leonard into the net in the 36th minute 3-1) went with regular starter Avery Lanier (four saves) who missed her two previous starts because of illness scored twice in the first seven minutes of the second half and junior right back Chloe Muller buried a penalty kick after Livonia was called for handling in the box Prairieville registered its sixth shutout with a combined effort in goal from Hadley Walker Katherine Casey and Kenley McClean (2 saves) Sydney Naquin and Layla Sonnier are the team’s two center backs while Muller and Jessica Ruiz are the outside backs “It was a great challenge to start a program brand new,” said Goodall who handed his team district championship T-shirts afterward The weather couldn't dampen the Prairieville faithful in its first ever high school football game as the Hurricanes defeated Thrive Academy 33-0 at Hurricane Stadium in a persistent rain Prairieville running back Brayden Duke (22) powers to the goal line against Thrive Academy defender Kent Trosclair (21) in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville wide receiver Parker Faist (23) catches the pass against Thrive Academy in the first quarter on Friday Emma Bates (left) watches her sister Charley Bates dance in the rain before the Prairieville game against Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville defensive lineman Daniel Williams (99) sacks Thrive Academy quarterback Ethan Aguilera (10) forcing the fumble in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville’s Braylon Williams (24) leaps through the air as the Hurricane take the field for their first home game in the history of the school on Friday Prairieville running back Tahj Wallace (38) gains yards while taking the hit from Thrive Academy defense back Isaiah Doucette (8) in the first quarter on Friday Storm Steppers Madelyn Klinepeter shake pompoms after a big play by Prairieville in the second quarter of the game against Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville head coach Mike Schmitt motions to the side judge in the first quarter of the game against Thrive Academy on Friday Thrive Academy head coach Devon Breaux waits to hear a call from the officials in the first quarter of the game against Prairieville on Friday Prairieville head coach Mike Schmitt congratulates his players after a first quarter touchdown against Thrive Academy on Friday Student Brody Hover cheers on Prairieville in the second quarter of the game against Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville running back Cole Dempre (11)cuts through the Thrive Academy defense in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville kicker Luke Byron (47) kicks the extra point against Thrive Academy in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville head coach Mike Schmitt walks up the field as his team goes through warmups before their first game against Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville’s Brody Creel (83) Talan Behrnes (53) and Braylon Williams (24) run onto the field as the Hurricane take the field for their first home game in the history of the school on Friday Thrive Academy’s Brayden Lejeune (5) is dragged down by Prairieville’s Stantyn Delapasse (6) in the first quarter on Friday Thrive Academy quarterback Ethan Aguilera (10) fumbles the ball as Prairieville defensive lineman Montrell Cleveland (51) gives chase in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville running back Courtnei Payne (30) tries to escape the diving tackle by Thrive Academy defender Keiron Ross (4) in the first quarter on Friday Thrive Academy wide receiver Chris Patton (17) turns up field in front of Prairieville defender Cade Hebert (31) in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville Montrell Cleveland (51) reaches for the ball after a Thrive Academy fumble in the first quarter on Friday Thrive Academy head coach Devon Breaux points to the official after a flag in the first quarter of the game against Prairieville on Friday Thrive Academy defensive back Isaiah Doucette (8) knocks the ball away from Prairieville receiver Parker Faist (23) in the end zone in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville running back Tahj Wallace (38) races off the field after a touchdown against Thrive Academy in the first quarter on Friday Thrive Academy’s Keiron Ross (4) is stopped by a host of Prairieville defenders in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville defender Cade Hebert (31) celebrates making the tackle for a loss on Thrive Academy wide receiver Chris Patton (17) in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville wide receiver Parker Faist (23) is dragged out of bounds by Thrive Academy defensive back Isaiah Doucette (8) and defensive back Ethan Aguilera (10) in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville running back Tahj Wallace (38) is dragged down by Thrive Academy defensive lineman Isaiah Doucette (8) in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville quarterback Charlie Green (8) looks down field from the pocket in the first quarter against Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville quarterback Charlie Green (8) scrambles past Thrive Academy defender Rodney Bridgewater (2) in the first quarter on Friday Thrive Academy Ethan Aguilera (10) looks to make the throw from the pocket before taking the hit from Prairieville defensive lineman Daniel Williams (99) in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville wide receiver Parker Faist (23) tucks the ball after the catch along the sideline against Thrive Academy in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville running back Courtnei Payne (30) escapes from Thrive Academy defensive lineman Richard Rogers (51) in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville wide receiver Branson Rogillio (18) stretches for the catch against Thrive Academy in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville’s Brayden Duke (22) fixes his hair during the National Anthem before the game against Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville quarterback Charlie Green (8) looks to make the stop on Thrive Academy defender Rodney Bridgewater (2) following a turnover in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville quarterback Charlie Green (8) gets ready for the snap from center Jackson Creel (75) in the first quarter against Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville’s Christopher Davis (63) stands in line during the National Anthem before the game against Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville running back Ivan Sanders (16) takes the handoff from quarterback Charlie Green (8) in the first quarter against Thrive Academy on Friday The Prairieville marching band plays in the stands before the game against Thrive Academy on Friday Fans sit in the rain before the game between Prairieville and Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville running back Cole Dempre (11) is tackled by Thrive Academy defender Keiron Ross (4) near the end zone in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville running back Tahj Wallace (38) powers his way into the end zone against Thrive Academy defender Rodney Bridgewater (2) in the first quarter on Friday Prairieville running back Tahj Wallace (38) races to the edge against Thrive Academy in the first quarter on Friday A member of the color guard waits to perform in the stands before the Prairieville home game against Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville cheerleader Sydney Jacque performs a cheer in the second quarter of the game against Thrive Academy on Friday Prairieville offensive lineman Brennan Shaules (52) blocks Thrive Academy defensive lineman Albert Simmons (50) on a run play near the goal line in the first quarter on Friday Ascension Parish Council on Aging Executive Director Darlene Schexnayder presented plans for the Prairieville Senior Wellness Center to the parish council's finance committee during the Nov. 12 meeting She said the parish currently has senior centers in Donaldsonville and Gonzales which has experienced high demand for services "Our Gonzales Senior Center is packed on most days," she said "We serve anywhere between 90 to 100 meals daily at the center and the wellness center next door is also experiencing overcrowding and we still are at capacity on most days." The Council on Aging purchased property at the corner of Commerce Centre Drive and Enterprise Avenue in June 2023 with the hopes of developing the new center to alleviate the issues and expand in the fast-growing area of the parish "We currently bring people from Prairieville to Gonzales and transportation being what it is in Ascension it's becoming harder and harder to get them there in a timely manner to get them to be able to participate," Schexnayder said The budget for construction is about $3.5 million and the plans include outdoor covered areas behind the building and a possible walking trail Chair Michael Mason offered thanks for the update "We don't have to approve anything tonight," Mason said so thank you very much for the presentation Ascension Parish government announced the wait is almost over for the Oak Grove Playground which is expected to reopen to the public March 24 "We are so excited for the return of this beloved community space where friendships grow families gather and childhood memories are made," a parish government social media post read officials are planning to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the park's reopening parish government provided an update on the new St Steel construction has begun and officials marked the start of the work with a beam signing Feb The project is on track for completion later this year The City of Gonzales and the Price LeBlanc PACE Center will host screenings of two movies in honor of Women's History Month The scheduled includes Harriet (2019) at 6 p.m Parental supervision for attendees under the age of 18 is required PRARIEVILLE– Today marked the grand opening of Prairieville High School a milestone in the $140 million school construction bond projects approved by voters back in 2020 This funding has allowed the district to significantly expand its educational facilities but not limited to the introduction of add-ons to East Ascension High School and Donaldsonville High School.  “This is a 65-acre campus with a series of two-story buildings a field house overlooking the football stadium We have a central courtyard and an impressive gymnasium,” said Superintendent Edith Walker this isn’t the first Prairieville High School the original Prairieville High School opened on what is now the Prairieville Middle School campus serving African American students from grades one through 12 The original Prairieville High’s last graduating class was the class of 1966 A particularly touching moment came when Caroline Palmer a student part of the first graduating class of the new Prairieville High School Hurricanes honored the legacy of the original Prairieville High School Members of the last graduating class of the Prairieville High School Broncos from 1966 were present as honored guests receiving recognition and a standing ovation but we do so with the utmost respect and acknowledgment of the past we pledge to carry the torch with pride and to create our own legacy that will make you proud “We’ll work hard to build upon the history and rich traditions of Prairieville High that y’all have left behind for us,” said Randy Lemming the first principal of the new Prairieville High School The planning for the new high school began eight years ago with initial funding from Ascension Public Schools Principal Lemming concluded the ceremony with a heartfelt message: “Thank you for your hard work and for giving us the keys to this building These keys are not just the keys to this incredible building and campus; they’re the keys to our future for our community We look forward to building a Hurricane culture that everyone is proud of and opening the school where our students can excel academically Download the Unfiltered with Kiran app from the Apple App Store and Google Play to stay updated on the latest news across the Capital area and website in this browser for the next time I comment Drop us a line and we’ll be happy to follow up Let's ConnectFollow along on your favorite social media platform and get the latest updates directly in your feed Download our app or join our newsletter for instant access to breaking news and in-depth stories from anywhere Ascension Parish Registrar of Voters Shanie Bourg encourages all parish citizens who are eligible to vote in the Nov 5 election to consider voting early this month Bourg announced in a news release that voters do not need a reason to cast their ballots during the early voting period Voters who are registered to vote in the parish who would like to vote early may do so in person at three locations: Voters must have a photo identification or be prepared to complete a voter identification affidavit The identification must include the voter's name Generally recognized photo identifications include: Voters can also visit the Secretary of State's Geaux Vote website or download the free Geaux Vote mobile app to find more information how to view their ballot and finding their voting districts Prairieville High School announced its first ever homecoming court As the newest high school in Ascension Parish PHS opened its doors for the first time at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year the school announced in a social media post with a pep rally to follow at Hurricane Stadium with the court presented and the queen crowed at halftime with the court presented and the king crowned at 9:30 p.m Perhaps it was not the lavish celebration some envisioned thanks to persistent rainfall over multiple days But Prairieville High was not about to let rain ruin a march to victory in its first varsity football game The Class 5A Hurricanes ousted 1A Thrive Academy 33-0 to christen their Hurricane Stadium in front of a surprisingly sizable crowd of fans decked out in rain gear Friday night All that happened seemed appropriate for a school nicknamed the Hurricanes “And here come your fighting Hurricanes,” announcer Jimmy Lieux said in a booming baritone voice as the Prairieville players took the field for the opening kickoff Prairieville led 26-0 by halftime and never looked back The second half was played with running clock Prairieville fumbled the ball away on its first scrimmage play It was no easier for a Thrive team coached by former Donaldsonville High and Tulane player Devon Breaux giving the ball right back to the Hurricanes freshman Tahj Wallace scored the first touchdown and  Luke Lyron added the extra point fulfilling a goal Prairieville principal Randy Loving had long before the school opened last month “Speechless … I really am,” Loving said as fans entered the stadium “The journey to get here for this community took a while “As an ex-coach I’m excited as heck for the kickoff But to take the culture from three separate successful schools put it all together and host our first football game tonight as a school … it’s incredible.” like Alyxis Mayeaux’s band made the most of their debuts too “Are you ready for a touchdown?” Mayeaux asked her charges as the Hurricanes got in position to score their first touchdown The band played their “touchdown routine,” followed by an up-tempo I wasn’t sure we were going to be able to do this … as in bring our instruments outside in the rain” Mayeaux I made the judgement call and these kids are having a blast.” the same was true for the football players “We’ve been working since June and waiting and waiting,” junior Brody Creel said I think it’s a great thing to make history … A rain game is one of my favorite things ever.” football coach/athletic director Mike Schmitt worried as much about game-day checklists as he did the game plan — all with one goal in mind “This week has been everything all at once,” Schmitt said “This is going to be a memory that is around here a lot longer than I’ll be here or most of us.” Email Robin Fambrough at rfambrough@theadvocate.com  Destrehan and Catholic-Baton Rouge faced off in a clash of Class 5A powers and it was Catholic who prevailed on a rainy Friday night at Destrehan High that forced both offenses to adjust The new Prairieville High School is seen Thursday afternoon The new Prairieville High School stadium is seen Thursday afternoon Prairieville High School and its mascot — the Hurricanes — have arrived in Ascension Parish Officials unveiled the long-awaited addition to the parish at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday with a focus on establishing a culture in a community with distinctive school spirit and rivalries “I tell our students of the culture that we're going to build,” Principal Randall "Randy" Loving said the school will have over 1,300 students attend this fall Superintendent Edith Walker said the 65-acre school has been in the works since 2016 But she brought attention to the original Prairieville School an all-Black school that operated at the current site of Prairieville Middle School from 1951 until 1966 “That campus served as a school for African American students in grades one through 12,” she explained “Prairieville High closed after graduating its last class in 1966.” said the former school didn’t have a gym until around 1959 and the cafeteria was used for various school events visiting the new Prairieville High School brought back memories for her “It still brought me back to the time when I was at Prairieville High School I think they will always be there because it was a good time in your life you were active and you were moving forward,” she said “You were looking forward to not only graduating from college but to getting a job and having a family or whatever incoming senior Caroline Palmer honored the graduates with a short speech saying she looked forward to building traditions “The whole community is ready for this school,” she said The school is one of three unveilings being held this summer. Last week officials cut the ribbon for the new East Ascension High School And renovations to Donaldsonville High School will be unveiled at 5 p.m Loving reflected on what aspects from the surrounding schools he wanted to incorporate in Prairieville's future Dutchtown’s academic achievement and the “St “We're looking to meld from the schools that we took our students from,” he said “ … We are looking to take the things that were successful and emulate those things to help build our culture we're going to have our own culture and it’s going to be the Hurricane way.” joined Prairieville High School Principal Randy Loving at halftime to crown the 2024 homecoming queen According to the school's social media post Tillotson is a native of Prairieville and the daughter of the late Julius Tillotson and Sophia Christy-Tillotson She represented the school as one of its last queens as she went on to complete her high school education at East Ascension High School the parish's east side had just one public high school — EAHS — until St The new PHS campus welcomed students and staff this fall for the 2024-2025 school year after celebrating a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 18 Members of the 1966 class as well as graduates from prior years were in attendance for the milestone Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment announced Nov. 7 the debris removal process concluded during his report to the parish council at the courthouse in Donaldsonville He said debris was picked up throughout the parish at all 1,395 registered sites "The debris trucks will be leaving," Cointment told council members "Glad to have that over with and we thank them for their efforts and getting the debris removed from the sides of our roads." Ascension Parish Public Schools announced the third annual Student Well-Being Night will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m 20 at East Ascension High School's cafeteria Geared toward middle and high school students and their parents The City of Gonzales will conclude the free community concert series at Jambalaya Park this month The final Music in the Park event will be at 2 p.m The City of Gonzales will get into the holiday spirit with the 31st annual tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m The event will be at city hall and activities will be at the nearby Gonzales Civic Center The annual Christmas Stroll Along the Avenue event in Donaldsonville will be from 6 to 10 p.m 14 along Railroad Avenue in the historic district The event will include a Christmas tree lighting at Crescent Park with music Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBATON ROUGE (WAFB) - A Prairieville man has been arrested and charged with felonies tied to allegations of residential contractor fraud Louisiana State Police said their Criminal Investigation Division initiated a contractor fraud case in December 2024 tied to an incident in Covington A spokesperson for State Police said 46-year-old Steven Ring is accused of knowingly misappropriating funds received for construction work Ring is accused of diverting them for personal use Ring was arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on February 21 and charged with theft and misapplication of payments—both felonies Ring was a soccer coach at an area high school but that school district says he is no longer employed there Click here to report a typo Click here to subscribe to our WAFB 9 News daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox The owners of the Prairieville restaurant have purchased a building at 3669 Government St A Prairieville couple has purchased the former Shing’s building on Government Street for $850,000 and plans to open a second location of their ramen restaurant there SD Perkins Property LLC bought the building at 3669 Government St Shi Jian Zheng and Stacy Chen are the members of SD Perkins The couple owns Daruma Ramen in Prairieville which has been in business since June 2023 Chen said the plan is to open up a second location in Mid City It will take 8 months to build out the space Chen said she had been looking around Baton Rouge for a second Daruma location She bought the Government Street space because she liked the ample parking and the good location “I see there are a couple of restaurants around there that are pretty fancy and have good food,” she said which will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week Judah Vedros of Kurz & Hebert Commercial Real Estate represented the buyers Email Timothy Boone at tboone@theadvocate.com Jeff Seeger's brief billboard sign in Prairieville owner of Blue Jay Snowballs and Griffin Lawn Care businesses hands off one of his most popular snowballs Wednesday at his business site on Old Jefferson Highway owner of Blue Jay Snowballs and Griffin Lawn Care businesses stands next to one of his Smart cars Wednesday at his business site on Old Jefferson Highway owner of Blue Jay Snowballs and Griffin Lawn Care businesses talks about his billboard dating experience Wednesday at his business site on Old Jefferson Highway Frustrated with dating apps and dating in general owner of Griffin Lawn Care and Blue Jay Snoballs thought of a way to broaden his dating net While setting up a billboard advertisement for his landscape business he could chip in an extra $100 and get a billboard that declared him as Ascension Parish's most eligible bachelor He listed a website, meetseeger.com for those interested to get in touch with him The website is a dating "application," which is a simple Google form questionnaire "I was talking to the sign company putting up that billboard and I thought this would be so funny," said Seeger "A lot of my friends are not surprised by this It was just a crazy idea that came to me while I was already advertising for my business." Seeger says he got a great return on investment when a girl took him to the Endymion Ball as a result of the billboard Once a local news channel got word of his sign he put it up for one more week from March 30 to April 5 Seeger has been in three long-term relationships but he says that he just hasn't found the one He uses dating apps when he's in town and when he's traveling How do you give the proper attention to one person when there's 500 people trying to message you on a dating app?" He has gone on 40 dates since the billboard week and he gives each application — 200 submissions so far — his time It has consumed a lot of the last few weeks says the billboard responses have kept Seeger so busy that he and his family are ready for him to find Mrs Seeger's parents have been protective of their son during his sudden notoriety They are concerned that the billboard hoopla may not accurately portray who he really is you really want to put yourself out there as a desperate person?'" said Seeger but I really am trying to be serious about this and flip the script a little bit I live a very happy life with plenty of attention and I'm very social." Not all of the billboard attention has been flattering however He's had some teasing from different strangers on social media why people have to be so mean on social media." Being strong-willed and disciplined has contributed to Seeger's entrepreneurship which started when he began his lawn care business at 14 years old he added Blue Jay Snoballs on his business property He says that nobody's ever upset about a sno-ball and he loves seeing kids there smiling and enjoying the day He approaches his dating life with a similar attitude and work ethic He says that this recent influx of billboard-related dates has taught him how to date better by asking the right questions and listening Email Joy Holden at joy.holden@theadvocate.com.  Prairieville is getting a new bakery and coffee shop. Cake That is reopening this month after closing in 2020 during the pandemic The bakery and coffee shop will open Oct. 19. Before the pandemic, Cake That was a custom cake business that made cakes for special occasions and hosted private cake-making classes The shop was open for appointments and classes only shop owner Mindi Odell is expanding her business by selling baked goods sweet treats and freshly baked items such as croissants quiche and breakfast pastries at the shop on Louisiana Highway 44 “I’ve been wanting to do it for a long time but I was especially motivated when the new high school just opened this year right around the corner,” Odell says “These kids need coffee and breakfast in the morning Odell still plans to offer private classes She is optimistic 2024 will be a better year for Cake That’s relaunch with professionals returning to the workforce and having more disposable income She hopes her proximity to Prairieville High School and local residential areas will be an advantage for her business “There’s nowhere to go for coffee in this school district,” Odell says “They will have to drive out of their way in order to go get food and breakfast I don’t want them eating doughnuts for breakfast but we also will offer fresh protein with eggs This story originally appeared in an Oct. 9 issue of Daily Report. To keep up with Baton Rouge business and politics, subscribe to the free Daily Report e-newsletter here PRAIRIEVILLE — A dead body was found inside a camper at Walmart in Prairieville after deputies responded to reports of a "foul odor" on Tuesday deputies responded to the Walmart and found the stench coming from the camper truck Deputies then found a dead body inside the camper and a cause of death is pending an autopsy PRAIRIEVILLE — A Prairieville man who confessed to raping a teenager in July 2020 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison was sentenced to 29 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl Martinez told the victim to have sex with him Martinez pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated crimes against nature He was also granted credit for time served Martinez's wife Donna also confessed to arranging for her husband to assault the minor and was arrested PRAIRIEVILLE - A Prairieville man was killed in a crash late Saturday night after his truck ran off the road and into a tree.  State Police said 57-year-old Richard Creel was driving west on Oak Grove Port Vincent Highway near Hornsby Road just before midnight when his truck went off the right shoulder and hit a tree Troopers said Creel was wearing his seatbelt and impairment was not suspected Law enforcement is still investigating the wreck.  Prairieville High's head girls basketball coach Chase Delrie The old saying "Build it and they will come” rings true when it comes to the girls basketball program at the new Prairieville High School are 10-4 overall in its first year of varsity action most recently at Dutchtown for the last four years When asked what attracted him to this challenge “After years on the school level and 18 total years the attraction to start this program from the ground up was simple The PVHS community and being able to work with principal Randy Loving I saw this an incredible opportunity and where I was in my career The Hurricanes have everything new and everything there to be successful Delrie has built his team and staff from scratch playing a varsity schedule in the schools first year of existence The first order of business was to build a staff to help with my vision," the coach said "My staff is invested and dedicated as well as passionate about the players and the program "The next step was to build a relationship with the players to get 1% better every day," he added community and our student body to make this a positive experience.” Students in grades 10 through 12 were not forced to come to the new high school Only the incoming freshmen in the district were required so there were so many unknowns on what the roster would look like He mentioned some key players that have excelled so far five assists and three steals per game," Delrie said "Marly has done an amazing job on the floor this season She has put up great numbers and involved her teammates She truly is our leader on the floor and in the locker room." He said sophomore Cailyn Sheets is an off guard that averages 12 points per game she is on pace to make 100 threes this season "She can shoot the ball on a consistent basis every night we play but Marly and Cailyn have really stood out,” Delrie said Delrie knows what his team’s strengths and weaknesses are they are constantly looking to get better in practice “Doing extra things to get better and be consistent," the coach said "I tell the girls that we have to control the things we can control and that will put us in the best position for success This has been a blessing to work with this staff and the girls.” The future of Prairieville High's girls basketball is in good hands with Delrie and his staff Delrie has the best of both worlds at the new school "They buy into everything we throw at them; they are a close group on and off the court this was a no brainer to come and build a winner here Troy LeBoeuf covers sports for the Ascension Advocate. He can be reached at troyleboeuf@hotmail.com or ascension@theadvocate.com or on Twitter @Troyleboeuf