The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have introduced the Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act, a bill aimed at stopping the funding of abortions overseas. The legislation seeks to codify the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance policy, also known as the Mexico City Policy, which prohibits the funding of foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that perform or promote abortions.The Mexico City Policy was first established by President Ronald Reagan and has been rescinded and reinstated by different administrations over the years. The bill...
In a heartfelt message addressing this year's March for Life in Washington, DC, Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) emphasized the preciousness of human life and called for efforts to protect the unborn. Senator Kennedy shared a personal anecdote from his childhood, recalling his father's words about the love and specialness that comes with having a child.Kennedy expressed his sadness over the continued prevalence of abortion in the United States, stating, "That's why it's so sad that abortion remains a heartbreaking reality in our own country." He acknowledged that some...
LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT TO REOPEN WARMING CENTER FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS IN ADVANCE OF ARCTIC FRONTLafayette Consolidated Government announced today that they will be reopening a warming center in response to the upcoming below freezing temperatures. The center will provide refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or those who lack adequate heat. This collaborative effort, in coordination with Catholic Charities of Acadiana and other community partners, aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the most vulnerable members of the community during this...