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News from November 2023

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Lafayette Parish schools’ student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 30, 2023

In Lafayette Parish schools, white was the most common ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Kennedy, McClain Urge Leaders to Prevent Biden EPA from Forcing Americans to Buy EVs

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 30, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) are leading a group of lawmakers in urging House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to block the Biden administration's proposed rule that would require more than two-thirds of all vehicles sold in the U.S. to be fully electric within nine years. The lawmakers are calling for language from the House Appropriations Committee's bill to be included in the FY24 government funding package, preventing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing the rule.In a...

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Sen. John Kennedy Announces $11.7 Million in Hurricane Aid for Jefferson Davis Electric and Terrebonne Parish

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 30, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has announced $11,688,360 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid. The funds will be allocated to Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Terrebonne Parish to assist with recovery efforts following Hurricanes Laura and Ida.In a statement, Sen. Kennedy expressed his gratitude for the assistance these funds will provide. He acknowledged the extensive damage caused by the hurricanes and the importance of aiding in the recovery process. Kennedy stated, "I’m thankful that this $11.7 million will help...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending Nov. 25

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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LCG Sets Up Christmas Light Recycling Drop-off Point

By Lafayette Reporter Report | Nov 29, 2023

Residents are urged to recycle their Christmas lights instead of throwing them away. Lafayette Consolidated Government has set up a drop-off point at the Robicheaux Recreation Center where residents can dispose of their old lights in a large, blue dumpster.

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Acadia Parish schools’ student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

White was the most represented ethnicity in Acadia Parish schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Kennedy, Merkley Introduce Bill to End Involuntary Facial Recognition Screenings, Protect Americans' Privacy

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 29, 2023

Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) have introduced the Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023, a bill aimed at safeguarding Americans from involuntary facial recognition screenings conducted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at airports across the country. The bill seeks to repeal the TSA's authorization to use facial recognition technology and prevent the agency from further exploiting this invasive practice.Speaking about the bill, Senator Kennedy stated, "Every day, TSA scans thousands of Americans' faces without their permission...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 25

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kennedy announces $4 million in Hurricane Laura aid for SOWELA Technical Community College

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has announced that a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant of $3,971,292 will be allocated for Louisiana disaster aid. The funds will specifically be used to repair damages caused by Hurricane Laura to the arts and humanities building at SOWELA Technical Community College.In a statement, Kennedy expressed his gratitude for the aid, stating, "Hurricane Laura's winds, rain, and flooding did severe damage to the arts and humanities building at SOWELA Technical Community College. I'm grateful that this $4 million will help them continue to...

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Kentrell Garnett, former Catholic High School standout, played on Monday, November 27 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Foster High School standout Chancellor White’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 27

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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On Monday, November 27, Hamilton Christian Academy standout Michael Thomas competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 78-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Loyola Wolfpack on Monday, November 27.

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On Monday, November 27, former Southern Guilford High School standout Giovanni Nannucci’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 78-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Loyola Wolfpack on Monday, November 27.

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On Monday, November 27, former Jeffersontown High School Magnet Career Academy standout Blake Butler’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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St. Thomas More High School standout Christian Landry’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 27

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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On Monday, November 27, former Tupelo High School standout London Fields’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Brandon Hardy, former Zachary High School standout, played on Monday, November 27 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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On Monday, November 27, former Carencro High School standout Joe Charles’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 78-54 in their NCAA D1 game against the Loyola Wolfpack on Monday, November 27.

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Prestonwood Christian Academy standout Vinny Sigona’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Monday, November 27

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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On Monday, November 27, Archbishop Shaw High School standout Isaiah Crawford competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

The game took place in Lafayette, Louisiana.