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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $5,253,233.53 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for relief efforts related to Hurricanes Ida and Laura.

Cassidy announces $883K funding for Louisiana shipyards

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $882,703 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to enhance the technology and equipment of local shipyards. C&C Marine and Repair, LLC will receive $514,263 for a plasma cutting table, while Cooper Consolidated, LLC will receive $368,440 for a track loader, 9,000 lb. capacity telehandler, backhoe tractor, and four welding machines.

Cassidy announces $16.6 million for Louisiana transit improvements

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), announced that Louisiana will receive $16,629,396 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to enhance bus transportation services in the state. SporTran Transit is allocated $11,169,846 to replace diesel-powered buses within its fleet. Jefferson Parish Transit is set to receive $5,459,550 for the replacement of aging diesel vehicles.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Beauregard Parish in week ending July 6?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Rapides Parish in week ending July 6

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Avoyelles Parish in week ending July 6?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Vernon Parish in week ending July 6

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Cassidy urges Congress to address flood insurance affordability

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), addressed the U.S. Senate floor today, urging Congress to make the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) more affordable as Louisiana faces another hurricane season. Cassidy emphasized the uncertainty caused by NFIP’s new risk assessment system, Risk Rating 2.0, which has left homeowners unsure if they can afford rising premiums.

Senator Bill Cassidy warns of severe financial strain on social security

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has raised concerns about the financial state of Social Security in an op-ed published in The Washington Examiner. According to a new report from the Social Security Trustees, it would cost approximately $615 trillion to pay benefits and interest on the debt over time if Social Security becomes insolvent.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Winn Parish in week ending July 6?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

From Pelican State News

Louisiana State University-Alexandria listed among most affordable Louisiana institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Pelican State News | 5 months ago

College costs for in-state students at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, in Alexandria, were $7,050 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Natchitoches Parish in week ending July 6?

By Central Louisiana News | Jul 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Vernon Parish in week ending July 6?

By Central Louisiana News | Jul 7, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Beauregard Parish had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 6

By Central Louisiana News | Jul 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted 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.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Vernon Parish in week ending June 29?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Concordia Parish in week ending June 29?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Catahoula Parish in week ending June 29?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Catahoula Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Caldwell Parish in week ending June 29?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Alexandria Fire Department contains house fire in Windy Oaks