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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 16 2023

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 17, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 16 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18?

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 16, 2023

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 16, 2023

The following parishes in the Lafayette Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Kennedy and Brown Introduce Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act to Ensure Fair Banking System

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 15, 2023

WASHINGTON – Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) have joined forces to introduce the Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act, aimed at closing loopholes that would allow commercial companies to offer banking services without oversight from the Federal Reserve. The act seeks to ensure a stable and accountable financial system that protects American consumers.According to Kennedy, "Allowing companies to run their own big full-service banks without effective oversight puts individual Americans and the U.S. financial system at risk. I’m working to close the...

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Democrats Block Kennedy's Bill to Protect American Consumers from Illegal Shrimp Imports Using IRS Funding

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

Democrats have blocked Senator John Kennedy's (R-La.) legislation aimed at protecting American consumers from illegal shrimp imports and bolstering Louisiana's seafood industry. The bill proposed increasing funding to the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) by $36 million, utilizing unobligated Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funds. This additional funding would have enabled SIMP to conduct audits on seafood imports to prevent misrepresentation of foreign seafood entering the U.S. market.In his remarks, Senator Kennedy highlighted the issue of illegal shrimp imports,...

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Sen. John Kennedy Announces $35.1 million in Hurricane Laura, Ida Aid for South Louisiana

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $35,144,139 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster aid in Louisiana. The funding aims to assist in the recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Laura and Ida in various parts of south Louisiana.In a statement, Kennedy expressed gratitude for the aid, saying, "I’m thankful this $35 million will help cover some of the damage these storms did to Louisianians’ utilities, hospitals, schools, and playgrounds."The FEMA aid will be...

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Congress Passes Kennedy Bill to Combat Communist Aggression in Pacific

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The US Congress has approved Senator John Kennedy's U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act as part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act. The bipartisan legislation aims to counter Communist China's aggression in the Indo-Pacific region by establishing a special envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). The bill received support from 20 cosponsors, including lead co-sponsor Senator Brian Schatz.Senator Kennedy emphasized the urgency of taking action against China's increasing economic and diplomatic pressure on the Pacific Island states. He stated,...

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On Wednesday, December 13, former Hamilton Christian Academy standout Michael Thomas’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 73-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Wednesday, December 13.

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On Wednesday, December 13, former St. Thomas More High School standout Christian Landry’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 73-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Wednesday, December 13.

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On Wednesday, December 13, former Southern Guilford High School standout Giovanni Nannucci’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Blake Butler, former Jeffersontown High School Magnet Career Academy standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 73-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Wednesday, December 13.

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On Wednesday, December 13, Zachary High School standout Brandon Hardy competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 73-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Wednesday, December 13.

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London Fields, former Tupelo High School standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 73-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Wednesday, December 13.

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On Wednesday, December 13, Carencro High School standout Joe Charles competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Vinny Sigona, former Prestonwood Christian Academy standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 73-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Wednesday, December 13.

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Archbishop Shaw High School standout Isaiah Crawford’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Wednesday, December 13

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Kobe Julien, former Madison Preparatory Academy standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 73-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Wednesday, December 13.

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Kyran Ratliff, former Booker T. Washington New Technology High School standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 73-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Wednesday, December 13.

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Themus Fulks, former Moravian Prep standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 73-62 in their NCAA D1 game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Wednesday, December 13.

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On Wednesday, December 13, Catholic High School standout Kentrell Garnett competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.