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The only price of e85 gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Natchitoches Parish in week ending Apr. 27?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Vernon Parish in week ending Apr. 27

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy Announces $2.2 Million for Louisiana in Hurricanes Laura, Ida Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $2,191,871.24 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricanes Laura and Ida relief. The Calcasieu Parish School Board will receive $1,051,138.34 for building repairs damaged as a result of Hurricane Laura. Lafourche Parish will receive $1,140,732.90 for permanent repairs required as a result of Hurricane Ida. "Despite the devastation left by Hurricanes Laura and Ida, Louisiana is resilient," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help our South Louisiana communities clean...

Cassidy Announces $10.5 Million for Louisiana in Hurricane Ida Relief

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $10,540,170.55 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricane Ida Relief."Louisiana has shown its resiliency while recovering from Hurricane Ida," said Dr. Cassidy.“This funding will help restore our communities in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes to ensure they are prepared when the next storm hits,” added Dr. Cassidy.

Boil Advisory Lifted for Tulane Ave.

Alexandria, La. (April 30, 2024)—The boil advisory that was issued for the Tulane Ave area has been lifted, as confirmed by authorities. This advisory was put in place due to repairs on a 12-inch water main, which necessitated precautionary measures. Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent of Water Operations, stated, "The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear."The Alexandria Water Department has officially lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located specifically along Tulane Ave. In light of this development, the City...

Cassidy, Warren, Blumenthal Request Answers from Homeland Security on Ransomware Attacks Against U.S. Health Care System

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have called for answers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regarding ransomware attacks on the American health care system.In a letter to CISA Director Jen Easterly, the senators highlighted the impact of a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, the largest processor of medical claims in the U.S. The attack, carried out by the Russian-linked cybercriminal group ALPHV Blackcat on February 21,...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Natchitoches Parish in week ending Apr. 27?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

China's Growing Influence in Latin America Sparks US Response

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) and U.S. Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL-27) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) have collaborated on an op-ed published in Fox News Digital, outlining their proposed Americas Act to address China's expanding influence in Latin America.In their article, the lawmakers emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "U.S. policymakers have always treated our hemisphere as an afterthought." They highlighted China's increasing presence in the region, noting that "China has taken notice and used...

Boil Advisory Issued for Tulane Ave in Alexandria, Louisiana

A boil water advisory has been issued for Tulane Ave in Alexandria, Louisiana, following repairs to a 12-inch water main, as stated by Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent Water Operations. The loss of water pressure during the repair process has led to concerns about the compromised water quality in the affected area.The Alexandria Water Department is taking precautionary measures by advising all customers located in the highlighted properties along Tulane Ave to boil their water before consumption. The advisory, effective immediately, will remain in effect until further...

Cassidy, Cramer, Colleagues Highlight NPR Bias, Urge Journalistic Integrity

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and their colleagues have raised concerns about NPR's biased reporting and loss of public trust. Dr. Cassidy pointed out, "Taxpayers should not be funding nonstop progressive rants." The senators emphasized the importance of journalistic standards and unbiased reporting in a letter to NPR's CEO, Katherine Maher.The senators expressed their disappointment in NPR's departure from providing impartial coverage, with Dr. Cassidy likening it to the practices of the USSR's Pravda. They highlighted the need for NPR to...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending Apr. 27?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 27

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rapides Parish in week ending Apr. 27?

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Rapides Parish in week ending Apr. 20

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Central Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Central Louisiana News | Apr 27, 2024

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

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Vernon Parish in week ending Apr. 20

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Natchitoches Parish in week ending Apr. 20?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senators Cassidy and Warren Call on DOJ, DHS to Halt Crypto Use in Child Sexual Abuse Material Trade

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have urged Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to take action against the use of cryptocurrency in the illegal trade of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).In a joint statement, Senators Cassidy and Warren emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "The pseudonymity provided by cryptocurrency has allowed the payments for CSAM to ‘move quickly into the crypto world,’ and we are committed to ensuring that Congress and the Administration...

76.6% of Concordia Parish residents old enough to vote in 2021