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The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LaSalle Parish Education: 5 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

Asian students made up 0.2% of the enrollment in LaSalle Parish public schools in the 2023-24 school year.

Natchitoches Parish Education: 2,801 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

Natchitoches Parish schools reported 2,801 Black students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

Senators propose act targeting China's environmental practices

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham have released a discussion draft of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act, aiming to balance competition between American and Chinese manufacturing.

Julia Letlow joins ExxonMobil in celebrating new research lab in Louisiana

Congresswoman Julia Letlow recently participated in significant events including an energy initiative with ExxonMobil on December 10th and received an award from Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation on December 11th while also urging Senate...

How many Asian students were enrolled in Grant Parish schools in 2023-24 school year?

Grant Parish schools reported five Asian students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

There were 9,265 Black students enrolled in Rapides Parish schools in 2023-24 school year

Black students made up 41.8% of the enrollment in Rapides Parish public schools in the 2023-24 school year.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Rapides Parish in week ending Nov. 30

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senators propose tax credit for flood insurance relief amid rising premiums

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Cory Booker have introduced the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act, aiming to assist low- and middle-income households enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Cassidy's efforts recover millions in wrongful pension payments

A recent report from the Inspector General of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has revealed significant savings in taxpayer dollars due to an investigation led by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA).

There were 8 Asian students enrolled in Sabine Parish schools in 2023-24 school year

Sabine Parish schools reported eight Asian students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

1 gas station in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Nov. 30

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Avoyelles Parish in week ending Nov. 30

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy announces FEMA funds for generators in St. Bernard Parish

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive nearly $4.8 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for generator projects in St. Bernard Parish, following the impact of Hurricane Ida.

Louisiana to receive $5.5 million for hurricane and seawater intrusion relief