Lafayette Reporter

Farms throughout cities in Acadia Parish received $30.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

WHITEBARK DRIVE CLOSURE

Lafayette, LA –The 400 block of Whitebark Drive will be closed beginning March 4, 2024, while Public Works crews replace a cross drain. Weather permitting, the closure will last a couple of weeks. Detour routes and local access will be available.Residents and commuters in Lafayette, Louisiana, are advised of an upcoming road closure on Whitebark Drive. The closure, set to commence on March 4, 2024, is necessary for the replacement of a cross drain by Public Works crews. Weather conditions permitting, the closure is expected to span a duration of approximately two weeks....

Senator Kennedy Questions Bureau of Prisons on Early Release of Criminals

WASHINGTON – During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, Senator John Kennedy (R-La) raised concerns about the recidivism rate among criminals released under the First Step Act. In a direct exchange with Colette Peters, the director of the Bureau of Prisons, Kennedy questioned the effectiveness of the program, stating, “You don't have the slightest idea how many of them committed another crime and came back?”Peters responded by acknowledging that approximately 30,000 individuals have been released under the First Step Act since its passage. When asked if any...

Democrat Cuts Kennedy Off While He Highlights Horror of Abortion: “Do You Support Abortion Up to the Moment of Birth?”

In a recent hearing chaired by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Sen. John Kennedy (R-La) engaged in a tense exchange regarding the topic of abortion. The discussion took a sharp turn when Kennedy questioned Caitlin Myers and Leilah Zahedi-Spung, witnesses brought by committee Democrats, about their views on abortion.Kennedy raised the issue of reproductive justice and its implications, asking Myers, “Do you support abortion up to the moment of birth?” Myers hesitated in her response, stating, “You know, I think that’s a really hard question to answer because that just...

Senator Kennedy Criticizes Radical Transgender Activism as Dangerous

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) recently addressed the Senate floor, expressing his concerns about radical transgender activism, stating, “We know this agenda is dangerous.” He criticized the push for the medicalization of children who experience gender confusion, highlighting the pressure on parents to subject their children to harmful drugs and surgeries.Kennedy condemned the activists who advocate for children to undergo medical procedures, stating, “Many activists are comfortable allowing children to take sterilizing medications at 13 years of age, after a single...

Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Lafayette Parish rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Lafayette Parish received $857,070 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

Who owned The Ellington in Q4 2023?

The Ellington was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in Acadia County, Louisiana in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

Kennedy, Risch and More Than 100 Lawmakers Support Idaho's Pro-Life Law with SCOTUS Amicus Brief

Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana and Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho, along with Rep. Russ Fulcher and over 100 other lawmakers, have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Idaho's Defense of Life Act in the cases Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States.Kennedy expressed his concerns about the Biden administration's stance, stating, "The Biden administration’s case against Idaho’s Defense of Life Act is the president’s latest scheme to force his radical pro-abortion ideology on all Americans. Idaho requires doctors to protect the lives of mothers...

Kennedy, Judiciary Republicans Demand Mayorkas Explain Parole Status of Riley Murder Suspect

Washington - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La), along with all other Republican members of the Judiciary Committee, have called on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to provide answers regarding the parole status of Venezuelan national Jose Antonio Ibarra, the suspect in the murder of Augusta University student Laken Riley.In a letter addressed to Mayorkas, the senators expressed their concerns, stating, "We are deeply saddened by this senseless and preventable act of violence, and we write today demanding answers about how Ibarra was allowed to...

Utility Repairs Prompt Closure of 200 Block of Antigua Drive in Lafayette

The closure of the 200 block of Antigua Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana has been announced for utility repairs, scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The closure will affect local traffic, with detour routes and local access being made available during this time.In a statement released, it was confirmed that the 200 block of Antigua Drive will be closed for repairs, as mentioned by the authorities. No specific details were provided about the nature of the repairs or the reason behind them.Residents and commuters in the area are advised to...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lafayette Parish in week ending Feb. 24?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

What was 3rd largest nursing home in Acadia County as of Q4 2023?

The Ellington, the third largest nursing home in Acadia County, aided an average of 106.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending Feb. 24

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

A look at Landmark of Rayne, a nursing home in Rayne, Louisiana

Owned by four stakeholders since Oct. 1, 2021, Landmark of Rayne had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Kennedy announces $1.9 million in Hurricane Ida aid for south Louisiana