St. Amant library construction underway as Donaldsonville branch readies for reopening

Eight years ago, as floods swept through southern Louisiana and the Amite River at Port Vincent swelled to nearly 17.5 feet, damage hit particularly hard in St. Amant. Among the destruction was the area's community center, and residents have lacked such a space since then. Now, construction is underway to rebuild the center, this time alongside the area’s first library. Positioned along La. 431 between Cannon and Bayou Narcisse roads, crews are currently laying the building’s foundation. Once completed, the location will include a 16,500-square-foot library, an 11,000-square-foot community center...