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Madeline Bullock, former Acadiana High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Lafayette Reporter | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Acadia Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 11

By Lafayette Reporter | May 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 11

By Lafayette Reporter | May 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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LCG collaborates with Acadiana VOAD following severe thunderstorms

By Lafayette Reporter | May 14, 2024

In the wake of severe thunderstorms that swept through Louisiana, causing widespread damage throughout Acadiana, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is working in tandem with Acadiana's Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (Acadiana VOAD) to assess the extent of the destruction.

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Resolution introduced to name post office after Luke Letlow

By Lafayette Reporter | May 14, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has partnered with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) to introduce the Senate companion to H.R. 7423, a resolution aiming to name the U.S. Postal Service facility at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building."

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Senators introduce bill to reverse Biden's pause on Israel arms transfer

By Lafayette Reporter | May 14, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) have joined forces to introduce the Israel Security Assistance Support Act. This legislative proposal aims to condemn the Biden administration's decision to pause arms transfers to Israel and demand a reversal of this decision.

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Sen. Kennedy criticizes decriminalization of drugs on Fox News

By Lafayette Reporter | May 14, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) recently appeared on Fox News and authored an op-ed discussing the impact of drug decriminalization policies in various cities and states. Kennedy emphasized the need for Congress to adopt more stringent drug policies, including his proposed Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending May 11

By Lafayette Reporter | May 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Lafayette announces Household Hazardous Waste Day on May 18, 2024

By Lafayette Reporter | May 13, 2024

The Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced its Household Hazardous Waste Day, scheduled for May 18, 2024, at the Northgate Mall. This event provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of household chemicals and electronics that are not accepted in curbside trash or recycling carts.

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Lafayette road resurfacing project scheduled for mid-May

By Lafayette Reporter | May 13, 2024

A road resurfacing project on LA Neuville Road and Chemin Metairie Road in Lafayette, LA is set to commence on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. The project is expected to conclude on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., weather permitting.

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Sen. Kennedy urges Congress to protect women's sports from transgender inclusion

By Lafayette Reporter | May 13, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has authored an op-ed in the Shreveport Times, calling on Congress to take more decisive action to safeguard women's sports. In his argument, Kennedy contends that no woman or girl should be compelled to sacrifice her safety or well-being so that a transgender athlete can feel included.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lafayette Parish in week ending May 11?

By Lafayette Reporter | May 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, 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 May 13?

By Lafayette Reporter | May 12, 2024

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | May 11, 2024

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

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Lafayette Utilities System extends support to storm-ravaged Tallahassee

By Lafayette Reporter | May 11, 2024

Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) has promptly responded to the recent severe storms that ravaged Tallahassee, Florida, by extending its support to the affected communities. This action is part of a nationwide response coordinated through mutual aid partnerships within the American Public Power Association (APPA). In response to this crisis, LUS has dispatched a team of dedicated professionals to assist with recovery efforts in Tallahassee.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Lafayette Parish in week ending May 4?

By Lafayette Reporter | May 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate approves bill to fund preservation of US wetlands

By Lafayette Reporter | May 10, 2024

The United States Senate has passed the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), a bill sponsored by Senators John Kennedy and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.). This legislation, which is part of the America’s Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024, seeks to reauthorize $65 million in annual funding for a period of five years with the aim of protecting America's wetlands.

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Senators introduce resolution condemning halt of arms shipment to Israel

By Lafayette Reporter | May 10, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has collaborated with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and other colleagues to introduce a resolution condemning the Biden administration's decision to halt the shipment of American-made ammunition and weapons to Israel. Kennedy expressed his concern over this move, stating, “Israel is fighting to protect its people from Iran and its proxies, but the Biden administration seems to think now is a good time to get weak in the knees. America should stand strong in support of Israel and get them the military supplies they need.”

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Kennedy questions Labor Secretary about FDIC worker abuses, calls for Gruenberg's resignation

By Lafayette Reporter | May 9, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations and Banking Committees, recently questioned acting Labor Secretary Julie Su regarding an independent report that exposed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) failure to provide a safe workplace free from sexual harassment, discrimination, and other forms of misconduct.

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Kennedy, Lee introduce bill to ensure states require proof of citizenship when registering voters, remove non-citizens from voter rolls

By Lafayette Reporter | May 8, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and colleagues in introducing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Current law makes it illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections, but it does not require states to obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship before an individual registers to vote. The SAVE Act would amend the National Voter Registration Act to clarify that states must require proof of citizenship when registering individuals to vote in federal elections.