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Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 13, 2024

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 13, 2024

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

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Sen. John Kennedy warns of border crisis as a magnet for terrorists

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 12, 2024

In an op-ed published in The New York Post, Senator John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, raised concerns about the crisis at the southern border becoming a tool for cartels and other groups wishing to harm the American people. Kennedy called on President Biden to provide the necessary resources to secure the border.Kennedy highlighted the consequences of the Biden administration's "willful incompetence" at the border, stating that it not only led to a human rights disaster but also provided cover for terrorist sympathizers, child sex offenders, and...

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Kennedy, Rubio, Casey Call for Investigation into Possible Iranian Oil Sanction Violations

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – Senators John Kennedy (R-La.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) have written a letter urging the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) to investigate potential instances of Iranian oil sanction violations. The senators are concerned about the use of "ghost fleets" to conceal illegal Iranian oil exports.According to open-source data, Iran and its buyers, including China, employ tactics to evade detection. These tactics include disabling GPS trackers, transferring oil between tankers mid-journey, and "flag hopping" between different national registries. It...

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On Wednesday, January 10, former Carencro High School standout Joe Charles’ college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The game took place in Troy, Alabama.

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On Wednesday, January 10, Zachary High School standout Brandon Hardy competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The game took place in Troy, Alabama.

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Giovanni Nannucci, former Southern Guilford High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 10 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The game took place in Troy, Alabama.

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On Wednesday, January 10, former Jeffersontown High School Magnet Career Academy standout Blake Butler’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns lost 73-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, January 10.

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On Wednesday, January 10, former Tupelo High School standout London Fields’ college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The game took place in Troy, Alabama.

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On Wednesday, January 10, Archbishop Shaw High School standout Isaiah Crawford competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns lost 73-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, January 10.

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Prestonwood Christian Academy standout Vinny Sigona’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Wednesday, January 10

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns lost 73-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, January 10.

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Madison Preparatory Academy standout Kobe Julien’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Wednesday, January 10

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns lost 73-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, January 10.

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Kentrell Garnett, former Catholic High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 10 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns lost 73-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, January 10.

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Kyran Ratliff, former Booker T. Washington New Technology High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 10 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns lost 73-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, January 10.

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Themus Fulks, former Moravian Prep standout, played on Wednesday, January 10 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The game took place in Troy, Alabama.

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On Wednesday, January 10, Foster High School standout Chancellor White competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The game took place in Troy, Alabama.

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On Wednesday, January 10, former St. Thomas More High School standout Christian Landry’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The game took place in Troy, Alabama.

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On Wednesday, January 10, Hamilton Christian Academy standout Michael Thomas competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 11, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns lost 73-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the Troy Trojans on Wednesday, January 10.

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Senators Introduce Bill to Restore Parental Rights

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 10, 2024

WASHINGTON - Senators John Kennedy (R-La.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) have introduced the Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act, a bill aimed at reaffirming parents' right to raise their children according to their values. The bill seeks to prevent government overreach and protect parental rights in various aspects of a child's upbringing, including education.Senator Kennedy emphasized the importance of protecting parents' rights, stating, "Far too often, woke officials treat American parents like second-class citizens for making decisions about...

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Kennedy Attempts to Overcome Biden Veto of Resolution Blocking Invasive, Woke CFPB Rule

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 10, 2024

The Senate made an attempt today to overcome President Joe Biden's veto of Senator John Kennedy's Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval. This resolution aims to prohibit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from enforcing its Dodd Frank Section 1071 small business data collection rule. Unfortunately, the attempt to override the veto fell short, receiving only 54 votes and failing to reach the necessary two-thirds majority.Senator Kennedy originally introduced the resolution in October, and it was passed by the Senate. In December, the House...