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The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Failla Road bridge preparation leads to temporary road closure in Lafayette

Lafayette, LA – The 300 block of Failla Road at the bridge located approximately 0.46 miles southeast of Verot School Road will be closed on Monday, February 3, 2025, and Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Kennedy supports bill targeting opioid crisis through permanent classification of fentanyl analogues

Senator John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has joined Senators Chuck Grassley, Bill Cassidy, and Martin Heinrich in introducing the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act.

Kennedy outlines new appropriations subcommittee roles for 119th Congress

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has announced his assignments on the Senate Appropriations Committee's subcommittees for the 119th Congress.

Kennedy leads effort against extended immigrant work permit renewals

Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana has introduced a joint resolution of disapproval in response to a rule by the Biden administration concerning immigrant work permits.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending Jan. 25

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at three gas stations in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lafayette Parish in week ending Jan. 25?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Kennedy urges Congress to focus on substantial spending cuts

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor, emphasizing the necessity for Congress to prioritize spending cuts in the coming months.

Kennedy and Booker propose bill mandating modern drug testing methods at FDA

Senators John Kennedy and Cory Booker have introduced the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, aiming to push the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) towards adopting modern drug testing methods that do not involve animals.

Lafayette advances police chief search with panel announcement

The search for Lafayette's new Chief of Police has progressed with the approval of civil service exam scores, a crucial step in the selection process.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Lafayette Parish in week ending Jan. 18?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 28, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Kennedy and Peters introduce bill targeting erroneous payments to deceased Americans

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 28, 2025

Senators John Kennedy and Gary Peters have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at ending improper government payments to deceased individuals.

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Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 31?

By Lafayette Reporter | Jan 28, 2025

This former Lafayette Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Jan. 31.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lafayette Parish in week ending Jan. 18?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Special council meetings rescheduled in Lafayette following winter storm

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Parish Council and the Lafayette City Council have rescheduled their regular meetings to special sessions due to last week's winter storm.

Road closures in Lafayette rescheduled due to weather conditions

Lafayette, LA – Due to freezing temperatures and snow last week, the scheduled lane closures for Academy Road and Doucet Road have been postponed.

Kennedy urges FCC review of Soros-backed radio station acquisitions

Senator John Kennedy has called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to re-evaluate its decision allowing a company, partly backed by foreign investments and billionaire George Soros, to acquire licenses for over 200 U.S. radio stations.

Kennedy opposes Chagos Islands sovereignty transfer without Trump's input