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In Winn Parish School District 0.1% of students identified as Asian in the 2021-22 school year.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Concordia Parish in week ending Nov. 4

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Caldwell Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Nov. 4

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Bill Cassidy Releases Veterans Day Message, Advocates for Support of Veterans

In anticipation of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, has released a statement and video expressing his gratitude and support for the men and women who have served in the armed forces. "On Veterans Day, the United States of America shows appreciation for the men and women who have served in the armed forces," said Dr. Cassidy. "Every day is a good day to thank a veteran, but on Veterans Day we make a point of it. Those who wore the uniform with honor and dignity are the best of the United States and deserve the...

Cassidy Announces $1.1 Million for Southwest Louisiana in Hurricane Laura Relief

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that the Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association will receive $1,110,898.62 in relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for mold remediation caused by Hurricane Laura. This funding aims to support the medical system in the region and help it recover from the devastating impact of the storm.In expressing his support for the funding, Dr. Cassidy stated, "Lake Charles is stronger than any storm, especially Hurricane Laura. This funding will help our medical system return to wholeness."Hurricane...

There were 2,046 white students enrolled in Natchitoches Parish schools in 2022-23 school year

Natchitoches Parish schools reported 2,046 white students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Cassidy Announces $1.1 Million for Southwest Louisiana in Hurricane Laura Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that the Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association will receive $1,110,898.62 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for mold remediation in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura."Lake Charles is stronger than any storm, especially Hurricane Laura," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help our medical system return to wholeness."The funding provided by FEMA is aimed at assisting the healthcare facilities in the region to recover and rebuild after the devastating impact of Hurricane Laura. The...

Senator Bill Cassidy Releases Veterans Day Message

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has released a statement and video ahead of Veterans Day, expressing his gratitude and appreciation for the men and women who have served in the armed forces.In his message, Dr. Cassidy highlights the importance of honoring and thanking veterans on Veterans Day. He states, “Those who wore the uniform with honor and dignity are the best of the United States and deserve the best of the United States.”As a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Dr. Cassidy has been a strong...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vernon Parish in week ending Nov. 4?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Caldwell Parish in week ending Nov. 4?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Grant Parish School District Education: 1 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander student was enrolled in 2021-22 school year

In Grant Parish School District schools, there was one Hawaiian/Pacific Islander student in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

There were 4,421 white students enrolled in Beauregard Parish schools in 2022-23 school year

Beauregard Parish schools reported 4,421 white students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Cassidy, Rosen Introduce Bill to Lower Costs for Caregivers

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) have introduced the Lowering Costs For Caregivers Act, a bill aimed at making it more affordable for adult children to support their aging parents' medical expenses. The bill seeks to lower costs for caregivers by allowing them to use their tax-free health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts for their parents' medical expenses.Under the current system, adult children are unable to use these tax-free accounts to cover expenses incurred on behalf of their aging parents, unless their...

Cassidy, Rosen Introduce Bill to Lower Costs for Caregivers

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) have introduced the Lowering Costs For Caregivers Act, a bill aimed at making it more affordable for adult children to support their aging parents' medical expenses. The bill proposes allowing people to use their tax-free health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts on medical expenses for their parents.Currently, adult children are not able to take advantage of these tax-free accounts to cover expenses they incur on behalf of their aging parents, unless their parents are classified as...

1 gas station in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Nov. 4

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

There were 2,917 white students enrolled in Avoyelles Parish schools in 2022-23 school year

White students made up 50% of the enrollment in Avoyelles Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 0.1% of Catahoula Parish School District’s student body in 2021-22 school year

In Catahoula Parish School District schools, there was one Asian student in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Rep. Letlow and Rep. Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access for Child Care Small Businesses

Washington, DC - Representatives Julia Letlow (R-LA-05) and Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) have unveiled a bipartisan bill aimed at improving access for child care small businesses across the United States. The legislation, known as the Child Care Small Business Insight and Improvement Act, seeks to enhance the support provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to for-profit child care providers.The proposed legislation includes provisions that would designate a dedicated point-person at the SBA to focus on supporting for-profit child care providers. Additionally,...

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Vernon Parish in week ending Nov. 4

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy, Blackburn Push to Allow Fingerprinting of Migrant Minors to Combat Child Recycling