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The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 85.6% of LaSalle Parish's student body in 2022-23 school year

White students made up 85.6% of the enrollment in LaSalle Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

Cassidy, Crapo, Finance Committee Republicans Press IRS on Data Security Shortcomings

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and other Republican Finance Committee members have urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to address its data security weaknesses and provide greater accountability and transparency. In a letter to IRS Commissioner Werfel, the senators expressed their concerns about the agency's failure to prevent illegal access and disclosure of taxpayer data, which is a primary responsibility of the IRS.The senators emphasized the need for the IRS to take responsibility for its failures and provide a detailed explanation of...

Cassidy Meets with CRISIS Leadership in Baton Rouge on Transportation

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) met with members of CRISIS (Capital Region Industry for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions) in Baton Rouge to discuss the benefits of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for improving the region's transportation grid. Dr. Cassidy emphasized the support the infrastructure plan provides to private industry efforts in making commuting easier for employees and residents."Private industry is working to make it easier for their employees and neighbors to get back to work and back home," said Dr. Cassidy. "The...

Cassidy, Crapo, Finance Committee Republicans Demand IRS Accountability on Data Security Shortcomings

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Republican members of the Finance Committee have called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to address serious data security shortcomings. In a letter to IRS Commissioner Werfel, the senators emphasized the need for greater accountability, transparency, and detailed explanations of the steps being taken to improve security at the agency.The senators highlighted the importance of protecting taxpayer data and the urgency to address the long-standing security weaknesses at the IRS. They stated, "Preventing...

Cassidy Meets with CRISIS Leadership in Baton Rouge on Transportation

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) recently met with members of CRISIS (Capital Region Industry for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions) in Baton Rouge to discuss the transportation opportunities that will be available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). During the meeting, Cassidy emphasized the positive impact that the infrastructure plan will have on the region's transportation grid."Private industry is working to make it easier for their employees and neighbors to get back to work and back home," said Dr. Cassidy. "The...

Grant Parish Education: 2,326 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 12, 2023

Grant Parish schools reported 2,326 white students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Concordia Parish in week ending Nov. 11?

By Central Louisiana News | Nov 12, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Nov. 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13?

These former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13.

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

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

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

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

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Central Louisiana News area weekly mass times

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

Concordia Parish Education: 1,685 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

White students made up 48.7% of the enrollment in Concordia Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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

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

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

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

Census Bureau: 0.7% of people in Caldwell Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

Of the 9,707 citizens living in Caldwell Parish in 2021, 99.3% said they were only one race, while 0.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Census Bureau: 5.2% of people in Vernon Parish identified as multiracial in 2021

Of the 49,064 citizens living in Vernon Parish in 2021, 94.8% said they were only one race, while 5.2% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

How many white students were enrolled in Sabine Parish schools in 2022-23 school year?

Sabine Parish schools reported 2,041 white students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

On Thursday, November 9, former East High School standout Duane Posey’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

The Northwestern State Demons lost 71-88 in their NCAA D1 game against the Tulane Green Wave on Thursday, November 9.

West Oaks Academy standout Chris Mubiru’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, November 9