Lafayette Reporter

The northeast bound lane in the 100 block of Academy Road, Lafayette, will be closed from January 22 through February 11, 2025.

Kennedy and Cortez Masto push bill for tax relief post-state disasters

Senators John Kennedy and Catherine Cortez Masto have reintroduced the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act.

Federal aid granted for Hurricane Laura recovery in Lake Charles

Senator John Kennedy has announced nearly $3 million in federal aid to support recovery efforts in Lake Charles following the destruction caused by Hurricane Laura.

Bipartisan effort seeks greater awareness for veteran home loan benefits

Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana has collaborated with Senators Tim Sheehy of Montana and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland to reintroduce the VA Home Loan Awareness Act.

Waste collection schedule unchanged despite expected winter weather

Lafayette, LA – The Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) and Acadiana Waste Services (AWS) have announced that garbage and recycling collections will continue as scheduled during the week of January 20, 2025.

Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 20?

These former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 20.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Lafayette Parish in week ending Jan. 11

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

Kennedy announces FEMA grant for generators in Shreveport

Senator John Kennedy has announced a grant of $3,537,919 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aimed at enhancing infrastructure in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Kennedy announces $20.2 million FEMA aid for hurricane recovery in Louisiana

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana announced a significant allocation of federal funds to aid disaster recovery efforts in the state.

Northwest bound lanes on Doucet Road to close for sewer repairs

Lafayette, LA – A section of the northwest bound lanes in the 100 block of Doucet Road is set to close from January 22 through February 11, 2025.

Kennedy joins colleagues in introducing Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Senators John Kennedy, James Lankford, and Jim Banks have introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

Kennedy announces FEMA aid for emergency generators in West Carroll Parish

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has announced the allocation of over $1 million in federal disaster aid for West Carroll Parish.

Which former Lafayette Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19?

This former Lafayette Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19.

1 gas station in cities throughout Acadia Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Acadia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Lafayette Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lafayette Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Kennedy reintroduces ROOMIE Act targeting federal employee in-person work requirements

Senator John Kennedy has reintroduced the Reinforce Occupancy Obligations for Maximized Interagency Efficiency (ROOMIE) Act, aiming to mandate in-person work requirements for federal agency employees.

Kennedy and Cruz propose harsher penalties for crimes against first responders

Senators John Kennedy and Ted Cruz have introduced the Thin Blue Line Act, a legislative proposal aimed at ensuring that crimes targeting law enforcement officers and first responders are met with severe penalties.

Lafayette Street closure planned for January 18 due to construction

Lafayette, LA – The 1000 block of Lafayette Street is set to be closed on Saturday, January 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This closure is due to Bulliard Construction positioning a crane within the roadway to hoist equipment onto the Lafayette...

Kennedy and Ernst introduce legislation mandating ICE detention for harmful illegal immigrants