Lafayette Reporter

E. Vermilion Street to close for drainage repairs from August to October

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has announced the closure of E. Vermilion Street between Lee Avenue and Taylor Street. The closure is scheduled from August 1 through October 7, 2024, to facilitate drainage infrastructure repairs within the roadway.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Acadia Parish in week ending July 27?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending July 27?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 27

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

E. Lewis Street bridge in Lafayette to close for repairs

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has announced the temporary closure of the E. Lewis Street bridge crossing Coulee Mine for necessary repairs. The initial closure is scheduled from July 30 to August 15, 2024. This period will allow for essential maintenance and ensure the safety and integrity of the bridge.

U.S. lawmakers denounce Venezuelan presidential election outcome

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 29, 2024

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), along with Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Michael Bennett (D-Colo.), and Reps. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.), Jenniffer González-Colón (R-P.R.), María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in releasing a joint statement regarding authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro’s claim of victory in Venezuela’s presidential election.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending July 27

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 28, 2024

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending July 20?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Acadia Parish in week ending July 20

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending July 20?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

From Pelican State News

University of Louisiana at Lafayette listed among least affordable Louisiana institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Pelican State News | 4 months ago

College costs for in-state students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in Lafayette, were $10,418 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

1 gas station in cities throughout Acadia Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 20

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Kennedy announces $3 million in Hurricane Ida aid for Louisiana schools

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,039,454 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

Bipartisan bill introduced by Kennedy, Shaheen aims at supporting rural small businesses

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 26, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Small Business Committee, has joined Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in introducing the Coordinated Support for Rural Small Businesses Act.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart parishioner: Kamala Harris' comments on young people show her 'inability to lead'

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

Ava LeJeune, a Lafayette resident and member of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart parish, said Vice President Kamala Harris' recent remarks about young people reveal her "inability to lead" the country.

Kennedy announces over $16 million in disaster aid for Southeast Louisiana

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $16,293,374 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

Kennedy introduces bill to extend flood insurance program through 2025

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Extension Act of 2024 on July 25, 2024, to prevent the NFIP from expiring on September 30, 2024.

Kennedy announces $1.1 million in Hurricane Ida aid for Lafourche Parish

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a $1,136,246 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

Kennedy joins Republicans demanding DOJ release Biden's interview recording

By Lafayette Reporter | Jul 25, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and other Republican colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee in writing a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, requesting that the Department of Justice (DOJ) provide a copy of the audio recording of President Joe Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur to the Senate Judiciary Committee.