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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Natchitoches Parish in week ending Dec. 23 2023?

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 29, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cassidy: ‘At Last’ Louisiana Secures Class VI Primacy

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 29, 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, expressed his satisfaction with Louisiana's recent achievement of securing Class VI primacy. This authority allows the state to regulate the capturing and storing of carbon, which is a significant milestone for Louisiana's economic development and job creation. Senator Cassidy emphasized that this achievement also gives Louisiana a competitive advantage over other states while ensuring environmental protection.The approval of Louisiana's application by the...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Concordia Parish in week ending Dec. 23 2023?

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 28, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Beauregard Parish in week ending Dec. 23 2023

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 27, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Beauregard Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 23 2023

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 26, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Natchitoches Parish in week ending Dec. 23 2023?

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 25, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Beauregard Parish in week ending Dec. 23 2023?

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 24, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 23 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Gender representation in Catahoula Parish student body in 2022-23 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 24, 2023

Catahoula Parish enrolled 991 students in the 2022-23 school year, with the majority being male, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Which former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 23, 2023

This former Central Louisiana News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

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Central Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 23, 2023

The following parishes in the Central Louisiana News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Male students represented largest slice of Caldwell Parish's student body in 2022-23 school year cycle

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 23, 2023

In the 2022-23 school year, Caldwell Parish welcomed 1,405 students, with male students accounting for the majority, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Male students represented largest slice of Winn Parish's student body in 2022-23 school year cycle

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 22, 2023

Winn Parish enrolled 1,960 students in the 2022-23 school year, with the majority being male, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Census Bureau: 1.9% of people in Concordia Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 22, 2023

Of the 18,989 citizens living in Concordia Parish in 2021, 98.1% said they were only one race, while 1.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Cassidy, Scott, Wicker, Rubio Urge NOAA to Implement the FREDI Act, Increase Transparency for Disaster Relief

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 22, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Rick Scott (R-FL), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have written a letter to Janet Coit, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), urging the implementation of the Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act (FREDI). The senators believe that if implemented properly, FREDI has the potential to improve the fishery disaster assistance process at NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service.In their letter, the senators express their concerns about the frustration and...

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Most students enrolled in LaSalle Parish schools in 2022-23 school year were male

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 21, 2023

In the 2022-23 school year, LaSalle Parish welcomed 2,540 students, with male students accounting for the majority, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Cassidy Announces $24.1 Million for Louisiana in Hurricane Laura Relief

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 21, 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $24,078,966.14 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricane Laura relief. The funding is aimed at assisting in the recovery efforts of McNeese University and the surrounding communities of Southwest Louisiana."Louisiana has shown remarkable resilience while recovering from Hurricane Laura," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding is a significant step towards restoring McNeese University and the surrounding communities of Southwest Louisiana."Hurricane Laura, which...

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Most students enrolled in Grant Parish schools in 2022-23 school year were male

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 20, 2023

Grant Parish enrolled 2,771 students in the 2022-23 school year, with the majority being male, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Cassidy Issues Statement After Successful Oil, Gas Lease Sale 261

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 20, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has released a statement in response to the successful Lease Sale 261, which received 352 total bids, just one shy of the record high for this five-year plan. Cassidy expressed optimism about the future of energy production in the Gulf, stating, "The strong showing in today’s sale sends a signal that industry is optimistic about the future of energy production in the Gulf."Cassidy also highlighted the significance of the sale taking place after years of slow-walking by the Biden administration. He emphasized that this should serve as...

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Cassidy, Markey Applaud Proposed Rule to Update Children’s Privacy Rules

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 20, 2023

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Edward Markey have released a joint statement praising the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed update to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule. The proposed update aims to modernize online privacy protections for children and address the exploitative tactics employed by Big Tech to track and target kids online.The senators emphasized the timeliness of this reform, stating, "This proposed update to the COPPA Rule is critical to modernizing online privacy protections for children and addressing Big Tech’s new tactics...

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Cassidy Announces $1.7 Million Grant for Lafayette Airport from Infrastructure Law

By Central Louisiana News | Dec 20, 2023

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has revealed that the Lafayette Airport Commission is set to receive a substantial grant of $1,709,291.00 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) passed earlier this year. The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), aims to support the development and improvement of the Lafayette Airport.The grant allocation includes $743,433 for an airport energy efficiency assessment, which will help identify ways to make the airport more environmentally friendly and reduce its carbon footprint....