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News from August 2024

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Grant Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 24

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 31, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Grant Parish was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winn Parish in week ending Aug. 24?

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Concordia Parish in week ending Aug. 24

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Bill Cassidy highlights federal initiatives supporting veteran health

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has written an op-ed in the American Press emphasizing federal resources that support American veterans' physical and mental health. His commentary follows the 43rd National Veteran Wheelchair Games held in New Orleans.

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Senator Cassidy discusses rural broadband expansion at Amite Chamber

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 30, 2024

BATON ROUGE – Yesterday afternoon, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) addressed the Amite Chamber of Commerce, focusing on the benefits of his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), particularly in extending high-speed broadband to rural Louisiana.

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Cassidy announces $24.4 million for Louisiana road safety projects

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant Louisiana a total of $24,427,862 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for road safety infrastructure projects.

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Senator Bill Cassidy meets student veterans at Southeastern Louisiana University

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 29, 2024

BATON ROUGE – This morning, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) met veterans attending Southeastern Louisiana University, where he thanked them for their service and pledged to ensure they receive the health care benefits they earned.

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Senator Bill Cassidy visits senior centers; praises local environmental efforts

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 29, 2024

Yesterday afternoon, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), visited the West Ouachita Senior Center, where he toured the facility and learned about its various programs for seniors. He also visited the Ouachita Council on Aging, serving meals to seniors alongside Ouachita Parish Sheriff Marc Mashaw.

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Boil advisory lifted for Suthy Street after clean water tests

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 29, 2024

The boil advisory issued on August 29, 2024, for the Suthy Street area in Alexandria, Louisiana, has been lifted. The advisory was initially put in place due to repairs on a two-inch water main conducted by City of Alexandria (COA) personnel. Following these repairs, the State of Louisiana tested the water and confirmed its safety.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 17

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Winn Parish: White students were the most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 28, 2024

In Winn Parish schools, white was the most common ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Cassidy highlights job creation efforts through infrastructure investments in Monroe

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 28, 2024

MONROE – This morning, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) addressed the Monroe Chamber of Commerce regarding efforts to boost job creation and support small businesses through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The legislation has led to investments aimed at attracting new residents and entrepreneurs to Monroe.

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Boil advisory issued for Suthy Street in Alexandria

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 28, 2024

A boil water advisory has been issued for Suthy Street in Alexandria, Louisiana, following repairs to a 2-inch water main. Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent of Water Operations, stated that the advisory is necessary due to the loss of water pressure during the repair process, which may have compromised the water quality.

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Cassidy announces $14.8 million for flood mitigation in St. Bernard Parish

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that St. Bernard Parish will receive $14,844,923.25 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Phase III of the Lake Lery Marsh Creation and Rim Restoration Project. The federal funding aims to establish a lake rim along the northern perimeter of the project area and restore 401.2 acres of broken marsh to protect against future flooding events.

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Senator Cassidy discusses infrastructure improvements for northwest Louisiana

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 27, 2024

SHREVEPORT – Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) addressed both the Bossier and Greater Shreveport Chambers of Commerce to discuss the benefits coming to Northwest Louisiana from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and other appropriations that he helped secure in the federal budget.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Sabine Parish in week ending Aug. 17?

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sabine Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Bill Cassidy highlights infrastructure investments at NRBIA meeting

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 26, 2024

ALEXANDRIA – This afternoon, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) addressed the North Rapides Business and Industry Association’s (NRBIA) monthly meeting, highlighting the benefits of his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for central Louisiana. The discussion included a $1.35 billion investment into the GUMBO 2.0 broadband program announced alongside Governor Jeff Landry last Monday.

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U.S. lawmakers condemn Maduro regime’s electoral fraud

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 26, 2024

On August 26, 2024, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and U.S. Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL-26) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) issued a statement condemning the Maduro regime after its Supreme Tribunal of Justice legitimized electoral fraud. The Venezuelan electorate voted for Edmundo González Urrutia as their president-elect nearly a month ago.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Beauregard Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rapides Parish in week ending Aug. 17?

By Central Louisiana News | Aug 25, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.