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

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Winn Parish in week ending July 6

The only price of regular gas 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.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Beauregard Parish in week ending July 6

The only price of premium 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.

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

The only price of midgrade 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.

Louisiana: Natchitoches Parish's women's football budget the same as in 2023

Women's football teams from Natchitoches Parish received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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

The only price of premium gas 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.

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

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Concordia 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 premium 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.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 6

The only price of premium 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.

Cassidy meets farmers advocating for agricultural needs

BATON ROUGE – On Friday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) met with farmers and others in Louisiana’s agricultural industry alongside U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), the highest-ranking Republican member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. They participated in discussions and tours regarding Louisiana’s agricultural needs in anticipation of a future Farm Bill.

Kenner to receive $3.2 million in Hurricane Ida relief funds

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Kenner’s Emergency Operations Center will receive $3,247,813.88 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for emergency protective measures following Hurricane Ida.

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

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

Bipartisan bill introduced to secure U.S. supply of critical minerals

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Angus King (I-ME), Chris Coons (D-DE), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening America's national security by ensuring a diverse and secure supply of critical minerals. These minerals, including lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, are essential for technologies crucial to national security such as military equipment, defense systems, and power grid storage.

Alexandria Fire Department responds to alarm activation on MacArthur Drive

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to 515 MacArthur Drive at 8:02 PM for an alarm activation due to smoke emitting from a roof-mounted air conditioning unit. The first unit arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial alarm. AFD dispatched three engine companies, a medical unit, and two chief units.

Louisiana: Natchitoches Parish's men's football budget decreases 10.5% in 2023

Men's football teams from Natchitoches Parish received $2,797,715 during the 2023 season, down 10.5% from the previous year.

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

The only price of diesel 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.

Cassidy questions Interior Department nominee over delayed offshore lease sales

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) questioned President Biden’s nominee for deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) regarding delays in offshore lease sales, which he believes are intended to indefinitely postpone energy production in the Gulf of Mexico.

Cassidy announces $3.9 million for Louisiana hurricane relief

On July 10, 2024, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive $3,920,157.84 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for relief efforts related to Hurricanes Laura and Ida.

Senators introduce act aiming to reform interstate firearm sales

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and 16 Republican colleagues have introduced the bicameral Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act (FICRA) to modernize and streamline the legal framework governing interstate firearms transactions. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA-01) introduced a companion measure in May.

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