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The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy Congratulates Speaker Johnson from Senate Floor

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech from the U.S. Senate floor today to congratulate Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) on his election as the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. In his speech, Dr. Cassidy praised Speaker Johnson's accomplishments and highlighted the significance of having a Speaker from Louisiana.Dr. Cassidy began his speech by acknowledging the remarkable journey of Speaker Johnson, stating, "Only in the United States of America can the son of a Shreveport firefighter and the first college graduate in his family win a...

Cassidy Joins Colleagues Urging President Biden to Address Rise in Terrorists Crossing Southern Border

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Todd Young (R-IN), and nine Republican colleagues have written a letter to President Joe Biden expressing deep concern about the rise in terrorists crossing the southern border and asking for plans to bolster border and internal security measures.The senators highlight the alarming increase in illegal crossings and the spike in Border Patrol apprehensions of individuals matching the U.S. terror watchlist. They point out that in fiscal year 2023 alone, 169 migrants with positive terrorism watchlist matches were apprehended along the...

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2021-22 School Year Enrollment: 250 9th grade students welcomed in Grant Parish schools

Grant Parish schools registered 21 more ninth grade students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Winn Parish School District Education: 4 American Indian students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

In Winn Parish School District 0.2% of students identified as American Indian in the 2021-22 school year.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Caldwell Parish in week ending Oct. 28

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Grant Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 28

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Grant Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

250 students were enrolled for 9th grade in Concordia Parish schools in 2021-22 school year

Concordia Parish schools registered 34 fewer ninth grade students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Concordia Parish in week ending Oct. 28?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 28, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30?

These former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30.

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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.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 0.2% of Lasalle Parish School District’s student body in 2021-22 school year

In Lasalle Parish School District schools, there were four Asian students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Vernon Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 21

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

There were 306 9th grade students in Sabine Parish schools in 2021-22 school year

Sabine Parish schools registered 24 fewer ninth grade students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sabine Parish in week ending Oct. 21?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Sabine Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Natchitoches Parish in week ending Oct. 21

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 21, according to GasBuddy.com.

There were 4 Asian students enrolled in Caldwell Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year

In Caldwell Parish School District 0.3% of students identified as Asian in the 2021-22 school year.

Natchitoches Parish schools welcomed 486 9th grade students in 2021-22 school year

Natchitoches Parish schools registered 14 more ninth grade students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Cassidy Joins Call to Renew AGOA to Combat Chinese and Russian Influence in Africa, Provide Certainty for U.S. Businesses

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Tim Scott, Chris Coons, and their colleagues have written a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, calling for the timely consideration of the renewal process for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The senators emphasized the importance of extending AGOA to provide certainty for American small businesses, counteract the growing influence of China and Russia in Africa, and promote stability in Sub-Saharan Africa.AGOA is considered to be the foundation of the United States' economic...

Cassidy Announces $61.8 Million for Louisiana in Hurricane Ida Relief