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Cheapest diesel in cities across Acadia Parish in week ending July 6

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

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

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Kennedy announces $3.9 million in aid for Hurricanes Laura and Ida recovery

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,920,157 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

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How much did Acadia Parish spend on men's football teams in 2023?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

Men's football teams from Acadia Parish received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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Aymar Road closure for repairs beginning July 10

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has announced the upcoming closure of the 100 block of Aymar Road. The road will be closed to all traffic starting July 10, 2024.

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Kennedy announces $5.3 million in hurricane aid for Jefferson Parish and McNeese University

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $5,253,234 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 6

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

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

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Lafayette Animal Shelter joins national effort for pet adoptions this summer

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

Lafayette Animal Shelter partners with BISSELL Pet Foundation for summer national Empty the Shelters event

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Kennedy urges action against illegal transport of AI microchips to China

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, urged Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to address the flow of advanced artificial-intelligence (AI) microchips from the U.S. to China.

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Spanish-speaking homeownership workshop scheduled in Lafayette on July 23-24

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

Lafayette, LA – The Jessie L. Taylor Center and Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Housing and Community Services will host its first-ever Spanish-Speaking Homeownership Workshop on July 23 and 24 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The workshop aims to provide valuable insights and support to prospective homeowners in the community, offering a comprehensive overview of the home-buying process with presentations from professional service individuals including a lender, realtor, inspector, insurance agent, and attorney.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending July 6

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Acadia Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 29

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 6, 2024

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

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Acadia Parish in week ending June 29

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 5, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lafayette Parish in week ending June 29?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mayor-President Boulet announces new appointments to housing authority board

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 5, 2024

Mayor-President Boulet announces new appointments to Lafayette Housing Authority

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Acadia Parish in week ending June 29?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Acadia Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 29

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 4, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senators oppose California's proposed ban on diesel-electric trains

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 3, 2024

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with several colleagues, have urged Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to reject a request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The request seeks a waiver to enforce a ban on diesel-electric trains and mandate zero-emission trains by 2030 or 2035.

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Senator John Kennedy extends Independence Day greetings

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 3, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) extended his Independence Day greetings to Louisianians and all Americans today from Madisonville, Louisiana.

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Bayou Vermilion spot dredging project set to begin on July 8

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 3, 2024

Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has announced the commencement of the Bayou Vermilion spot dredging project near Rotary Point, aimed at improving water quality and restoring the channel to its natural function. Managed by the Public Works Department, this initiative is set to begin next week.