Gonzales Weekly Citizen

Staff July 18, 2026, 10:30 p.m. CT The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at July 18, 2026, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 18 drawing 09-14-44-50-56, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 4 Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600.

July 18, 2026, 5:03 a.m. CT Louisiana has more freshwater swamps than any other state in the U.S., with a total of three million acres of wetlands. More than just a unique and scenic landscape, Louisiana's swamps are deeply tied to the state's history, as the swamps were first home to indigenous peoples and late shaped Cajun culture.

Staff July 17, 2026, 10:30 p.m. CT The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at July 17, 2026, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 17 drawing 22-34-45-48-55, Mega Ball: 14 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600.

Brookshire Grocery Company operates more than 200 stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma, including Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, FRESH by Brookshire’s, Reasor’s and FRESH by Reasor’s stores. The regional grocery store chain is planning to close a total of four stores, three in Louisiana and one in Arkansas. The closures are a result of the company's evaluation of its store network, as the company is working to improve long-term profitability and viability.

A new wellness studio, Paths to Restoration, is opening in Lafayette on July 24. The studio features an immersive "Forest Room" designed to recreate a calming, natural environment indoors. Offerings include restorative yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound baths for all experience levels. The studio aims to provide a space for people to disconnect from technology and daily stress.

Nights will get longer. Mornings will get darker. That is if a new federal law goes into effect soon. The Sunshine Protection Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on July 14 and was received by the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The measure passed the House with majority support, 308 to 117. If it passes the Senate, the bill could be signed into law by President Trump.

July 17, 2026, 6:41 a.m. CT Across the U.S., law enforcement departments are installing flock cameras with the intention of using them to solve crimes. The cameras scan multitudes of vehicles each month, storing and collecting data without drivers even realizing they're being monitored.

The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at July 16, 2026, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 16 drawing 8-2-7 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 16 drawing 4-3-7-8 Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 5 numbers from July 16 drawing 0-2-9-6-4 Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky?

July 16, 2026, 9:52 p.m. CT The Ascension Parish Council recognized Shelby Ballard for his service as president of Veterans Memorial Park. Ballard, a decorated military veteran, is retiring after more than four years in the role. Parish leaders also honored six longtime employees who are retiring from their positions. The Ascension Parish Council and President Clint Cointment recognized Shelby Ballard during the July 16 meeting held in Gonzales.

July 16, 2026, 11:23 a.m. CT Bug spray is an everyday necessity in Louisiana, as mosquitoes in the state are active year-round. Mosquitoes thrive in Louisiana's climate, as ample rainfall and bodies of water provide optimal breeding grounds and the insects favor humidity and mild winters. All of these factors contribute to the state's high mosquito population, abundant number of mosquito species and high volume of West Nile cases reported annually.