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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lafayette Parish in week ending Apr. 13?

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, 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 April 15?

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 14, 2024

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

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 13, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending Apr. 6?

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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KEEP LAFAYETTE BEAUTIFUL CALLS FOR TRASH BASH VOLUNTEERS

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 12, 2024

Keep Lafayette Beautiful is gearing up for its 40th annual Trash Bash event, calling on volunteers to join in the community cleanup effort. The organization, in collaboration with LafayetteConsolidated Government, Bayou Vermilion District, and Parish Proud, is seeking participants of all ages to help beautify Lafayette by cleaning streets, parks, and waterways on April 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.According to the announcement, "All are invited to take part in beautifying Lafayette by cleaning its streets, parks and waterways while enjoying the 'bash' afterwards with a...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Acadia Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kennedy, Booker introduce bipartisan bill to help Americans get help for opioid overdoses

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) have joined forces to introduce the bipartisan Samaritan Efforts to Ensure Key Health Emergency and Life-saving Protections (SEEK HELP) Act aimed at providing critical assistance to Americans during opioid overdoses.Kennedy emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “In 2022 alone, about 1,400 Louisianians lost their lives to opioid overdoses. The SEEK HELP Act would get more Americans the life-saving treatment they need when they fall victim to an opioid overdose, and the Senate should pass it...

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Kennedy, Colleagues Demand Schumer Hold Fair and Full Impeachment Trial Over Mayorkas Charges

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and more than 40 Republican colleagues are urging Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to ensure a thorough and impartial impeachment trial regarding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The call for a fair trial comes after Senate Democrats blocked a resolution introduced by Kennedy to provide the necessary procedural tools for the trial."Encounters in fiscal year 2023 increased a startling 440% over fiscal year 2020. The border crisis under Secretary Mayorkas has become a nightmare for the American people," Kennedy...

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Kennedy introduces bill to block funding for medical schools that force students to adopt DEI

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – In a move to address concerns about the influence of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in medical education, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Embracing anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act. The bill aims to block federal funding for medical schools and accrediting institutions that compel students to adopt ideological beliefs related to DEI.Kennedy emphasized the need to prevent discrimination in medical education, stating that, “Woke universities are forcing America’s future doctors to care more...

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LAFAYETTE WINS DISTRICT III, CATEGORY J IN THE 2024 CLEANEST CITY CONTEST

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

Lafayette, LA – The city of Lafayette and the Lafayette Garden Club have achieved a remarkable feat by placing first in the prestigious 2024 Cleanest City Contest for District III (location), Category J (population). This victory marks a significant milestone for Lafayette, showcasing its dedication to maintaining cleanliness and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.The Louisiana Garden Club Federation (LGCF) Cleanest City Contest, initiated in 1958, stands as a pioneering initiative in raising awareness about litter problems in Louisiana. As the sole state to...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Acadia Parish in week ending Apr. 6

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Moody's Upgrades Lafayette's Special Tax Rating and Assigns AA2 to New Sales Tax Bonds

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the special tax rating of Lafayette, Louisiana, from Aa3 to Aa2, signaling the city's improved financial profile and fiscal management. The rating agency has also assigned an Aa2 rating to Lafayette's new sales tax bonds.Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet credited the financial team, particularly CFO Karen Fontenot, for the successful rating increase, stating, "This rate increase speaks to our financial team, led by CFO Karen Fontenot. Our team has established strong fiscal policies and credibility that will help us for years to...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Acadia Parish in week ending Apr. 6?

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate Democrats block Kennedy resolution for fair Mayorkas impeachment trial

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats today blocked S. Res. 623, a resolution from Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) that would establish efficient and fair trial procedures for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.Kennedy expressed his concerns about the situation, stating, "Our government is one of laws, not people—laws, not people—and, as you also know, Madam President, the United States Senate is built on precedent and custom and history and the law—not political expedience."Regarding the Democrats' stance on the issue, Kennedy remarked,...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending Apr. 6

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Republican Senators Call for Focus on Cutting Spending Over Climate Policy

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have urged the Senate Budget Committee to prioritize fiscal matters over climate policy discussions. The Republican senators, along with their colleagues, are pressing committee chairman Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) to redirect the committee's focus towards cutting spending.In response to the committee's emphasis on climate policy, the Republican senators expressed their concerns in a letter to Whitehouse. They highlighted the disproportionate allocation of time to climate change hearings compared...

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Sen. John Kennedy Announces $27.8 Million in Hurricane Aid for McNeese University and LSU Health Sciences Center

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $27,792,440 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid."Hurricane Laura wreaked havoc to McNeese University, and Hurricane Zeta battered Louisiana State University’s Health Sciences Center. This $27.8 million will help Louisianians rebuild their schools and get back in their classrooms," said Kennedy.The FEMA aid will fund the following:- $26,352,723 to the Office of Risk Management for the replacement of the McNeese University...

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Acadia Parish Education: 466 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

Multiracial students made up 5.1% of the enrollment in Acadia Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Kennedy Criticizes Democrats' Efforts to Bury Mayorkas Impeachment

By Lafayette Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) criticized Senate Democrats' apparent plans to bury the impeachment charges against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas without a full trial, calling it "unconscionable." Kennedy, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Republican colleagues in calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to hold a full, fair trial in the Senate to consider the House of Representatives' articles of impeachment.Kennedy expressed his concerns, stating, "A charitable interpretation of what Sen. Schumer is planning to do does...