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Kennedy Announces $14 Million in Disaster Aid for Louisiana Parishes

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 22, 2024

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $14,006,597 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for disaster aid in Louisiana. The funds will provide much-needed support to several communities that are still working towards recovery after being impacted by hurricanes and severe storms.Speaking about the allocation of funds, Senator Kennedy expressed his gratitude, saying, "Hurricanes Ida and Laura and severe storms ripped through Louisiana, and many communities are still rebuilding. I'm grateful to see that...

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Kennedy joins bipartisan bill to help injured combat veterans receive full military benefits

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 22, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has recently joined the Major Richard Star Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), aimed at ensuring combat-injured veterans with fewer than 20 years of military service receive full retirement benefits alongside their disability compensation. Currently, only veterans with over 20 years of service and a disability rating of 50% or more can qualify for concurrent payments from the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.Sen. Kennedy emphasized the need to support veterans who...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending Jan. 20

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

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.

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On Saturday, January 20, former Tupelo High School standout London Fields’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The game took place in Mobile, Alabama.

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On Saturday, January 20, former Archbishop Shaw High School standout Isaiah Crawford’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 88-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday, January 20.

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On Saturday, January 20, former Prestonwood Christian Academy standout Vinny Sigona’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 88-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday, January 20.

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Kentrell Garnett, former Catholic High School standout, played on Saturday, January 20 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 88-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday, January 20.

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On Saturday, January 20, Madison Preparatory Academy standout Kobe Julien competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The game took place in Mobile, Alabama.

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Booker T. Washington New Technology High School standout Kyran Ratliff’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, January 20

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 88-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday, January 20.

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Moravian Prep standout Themus Fulks’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, January 20

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The game took place in Mobile, Alabama.

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Christian Landry, former St. Thomas More High School standout, played on Saturday, January 20 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 88-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday, January 20.

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Chancellor White, former Foster High School standout, played on Saturday, January 20 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The game took place in Mobile, Alabama.

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Joe Charles, former Carencro High School standout, played on Saturday, January 20 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 88-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday, January 20.

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Michael Thomas, former Hamilton Christian Academy standout, played on Saturday, January 20 in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 88-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday, January 20.

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On Saturday, January 20, former Zachary High School standout Brandon Hardy’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 88-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday, January 20.

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Southern Guilford High School standout Giovanni Nannucci’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, January 20

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The game took place in Mobile, Alabama.

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On Saturday, January 20, Jeffersontown High School Magnet Career Academy standout Blake Butler competed in NCAA D1 game

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 21, 2024

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns won 88-79 in their NCAA D1 game against the South Alabama Jaguars on Saturday, January 20.

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Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 20, 2024

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 20, 2024

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