Marty Low News Today

Murphy Painter, a candidate for Ascension Parish president and a retired lawman, has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing after the registrar of voters accused him of giving her staff

A judge rejected Monday a five-term Ascension Parish councilmans attempt to disqualify an election challenger, even though he hired a private investigator — who is also a candidate for parish

A businessman and former planning official who was the subject of an election inquiry by Ascension parish presidential candidate Murphy Painter has had his residency for the fall contest challenged

PRAIRIEVILLE - A standoff involving a two people wanted on criminal charges prompted a nearby middle school to go into lockdown Friday morning. 

Two people were taken into custody following a short standoff with deputies on Friday, May 5, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.

PRAIRIEVILLE - A standoff involving a two people wanted on criminal charges prompted a nearby middle school to go into lockdown Friday morning.