Ascension Parish Schools

Detectives began investigating on Friday after receiving information that a coach had allegedly given steroids to a student athlete.

Supervisor of Maintenance Jeff Parent says he cost of installing artificial turf at Donaldsonville, Dutchtown, East Ascension and St. Amant high schools is estimated at $4.8 million.

Did a former secretary take money?

Officials say a comprehensive energy conservation program completed at Ascension Parish public schools should save about $860,000 a year.