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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 9

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lafayette Parish in week ending Mar. 9?

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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LCG Awarded $5 Million in Federal Funding for Galvanized Water Line Replacement

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 11, 2024

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has been awarded $5 million in federal funding to facilitate the replacement of aging galvanized water lines in Lafayette. The critical infrastructure investment aims to enhance water quality, reliability, and accessibility for residents and businesses in the community.Due to end-of-life and aging galvanized water lines, Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) has faced challenges in efficiently maintaining its existing service to customers and providing opportunities for water capacity increases and expansion. By replacing these...

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There were 811 Asian students enrolled in Lafayette Parish schools in 2022-23 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 11, 2024

Lafayette Parish schools reported 811 Asian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lafayette Parish in week ending Mar. 9?

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, 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 March 11?

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 9, 2024

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 9, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Acadia Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 2

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Acadia Parish in week ending Mar. 2

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kennedy secures Second Amendment win for veterans

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 8, 2024

The Senate today passed a bill package including Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) amendment to protect veterans’ Second Amendment rights from bureaucrats at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)."Unelected bureaucrats shouldn’t be able to strip veterans of their Second Amendment rights unilaterally. The Senate did the right thing for veterans and all freedom-loving Americans by passing my amendment today," said Kennedy.Current law requires the VA to send a veteran’s name to the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) whenever a fiduciary is appointed...

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Sen. John Kennedy Applauds Louisiana Wins and Federal Funding Cuts in Bill

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 8, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has expressed his satisfaction with the funding bill that includes cuts to federal programs and investments in Louisiana's economy. In a statement, Kennedy highlighted the significance of the bill, stating, "Government shutdowns are catastrophic, and this bill keeps the government up and running. It turns Louisiana’s priorities into realities. Our jobs, our communities and our freedom are a focus of this bill."Kennedy's efforts also led to the inclusion of language in the bill that protects veterans' Second Amendment rights. He explained,...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Acadia Parish in week ending Mar. 2?

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Kennedy Criticizes Biden Administration in Response to State of the Union Address

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 7, 2024

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) did not mince words in his response to President Joe Biden's recent State of the Union Address. Senator Kennedy described the Biden administration as "breathtakingly awful" and criticized the President's handling of various issues."I'm an eternal optimist, but I am also a committed realist, and the fact is that the Biden administration has been breathtakingly awful," stated Senator Kennedy. He went on to list a series of areas where he believes President Biden has mismanaged, including Congress, COVID, the economy, inflation,...

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Kennedy Announces State of the Union Guest Ariel Clarke

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 7, 2024

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today announced that Ariel Clarke will accompany him to this year’s State of the Union address. Clarke, a second-generation American whose parents came to the U.S. from Jamaica, has been living in Washington for 19 years and works in the Senate as part of the AbilityOne Program.Kennedy expressed his gratitude for Clarke, stating, "It’s my honor to bring Ariel as my guest to the State of the Union. She has a positive attitude and brings joy to Russell’s fourth floor, where we both work. A great deal of what lawmakers do in the Capitol...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 2

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 6, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kennedy Urges Senate to Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 6, 2024

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has called on the Senate to proceed with a full impeachment trial for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a speech on the Senate floor, Kennedy emphasized the importance of conducting a fair trial in response to the impeachment charges brought forth by the House of Representatives.Kennedy highlighted the seriousness of the allegations against Mayorkas, stating, “Any fair-minded person can see that these are serious charges, and they demand a full trial.” He pointed out the House's accusations that Mayorkas had...

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Kennedy Rebukes Biden Administration for Troop Reduction at Fort Johnson

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 6, 2024

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana criticized the Biden administration for its decision to reduce active-duty forces by over 1,200 soldiers at Fort Johnson in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Kennedy stated, “President Biden’s Defense Department cares more about pronoun preferences than it does about military readiness. As a result, the Army is seeing the lowest force numbers on record since before World War II. The Biden administration’s solution to this problem is to cut Fort Johnson’s forces by more than 1,200 soldiers. This move will not only deal a $175 million blow to...

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There were 13 American Indian students enrolled in Acadia Parish schools in 2022-23 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 5, 2024

Acadia Parish schools reported 13 American Indian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending Mar. 2?

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending Mar. 2

By Lafayette Reporter | Mar 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.