Ascension Idol to hold final round

The final round of the Ascension Idol contest is set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the Gonzales Civic Center.

The singing competition is a fundraiser for the Ascension Fund.

Finalists from Dutchtown, Donaldsonville, East Ascension and St. Amant high schools will be competing for prizes.

Fans of the students can vote online for their fan favorite by going to http://www.ascensionidol.com.

Founded in 1991, Ascension Fund was created as an educational endowment fund in Ascension Parish. Each year, public schools and teachers apply for the two available grants — the school impact grant of $2,500 and the individual teacher grant of $1,000.

For ticket information, call (225) 677-8902.

For more information, email info@ascensionidol.com.