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Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 15, 2024

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending Sept. 7?

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 15, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lafayette Reporter area weekly mass times

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 14, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending Sept. 7

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lafayette Parish in week ending Sept. 7?

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 7

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Acadia Parish in week ending Sept. 7?

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Louisiana officials urge President Biden to expedite disaster declaration after Hurricane Francine

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.), Clay Higgins (R-La.), Julia Letlow (R-La.), Garret Graves (R-La.) and Troy Carter (D-La.) in requesting that President Joe Biden approve an expedited major disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Francine, which made landfall in Louisiana on September 11, 2024.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lafayette Parish in week ending Sept. 7?

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Louisiana officials discuss Hurricane Francine recovery efforts

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

BATON ROUGE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined a press conference today about Hurricane Francine recovery with Governor Jeff Landry, law enforcement, and federal and state agency officials.

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Small aircraft crash in Lafayette results in one confirmed fatality

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

A small aircraft crashed shortly after departure in Lafayette, LA, resulting in one confirmed fatality. The aircraft took off at 11:35 a.m., and emergency services received a distress call at 11:37 a.m., prompting the Lafayette Fire Department to respond promptly to the scene at Oakbourne Country Club.

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Private aircraft crashes in Lafayette, resulting in one fatality

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Fire Department is investigating an aircraft crash that occurred at approximately 11:37 am near Oakbourne Country Club and the 3700 Block of E Simcoe Street. The preliminary investigation indicates that a small, private aircraft crashed upon takeoff. One confirmed occupant inside the aircraft was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Kennedy and Peters introduce bipartisan Patriot Week resolution

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

MADISONVILLE, La. – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced a resolution to designate the week of Sept. 11 through Sept. 17 as Patriot Week.

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Kennedy urges Biden to approve Louisiana emergency declaration before Hurricane Francine

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), and Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.), Clay Higgins (R-La.), Julia Letlow (R-La.), Garret Graves (R-La.), and Troy Carter (D-La.) in urging President Joe Biden to swiftly review and approve Louisiana’s emergency declaration request ahead of Hurricane Francine's landfall.

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W. Congress St. bridge reopens after major renovations

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

The bridge on W. Congress Street, west of Rue De Belier, will be open before the close of business on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The work completed involved 24 timber pile splices and new abutments, wingwalls, approach slabs, and subsurface drainage.

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Mayor-President Boulet declares state of emergency in Lafayette Parish

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 9, 2024

Lafayette, LA – Given the imminent threat of Tropical Storm Francine, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet has officially declared a state of emergency for Lafayette Parish this September 9, 2024, at 10:45 a.m.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Acadia Parish in week ending Aug. 31?

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Acadia Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Lafayette Reporter | Sep 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.