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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Marco Rubio, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott have introduced a bill to allocate $20 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF). This funding aims to support recovery efforts in states affected by Hurricanes Francine, Helene, and Milton. The DRF is designed to assist individuals, households, states, and non-federal government entities following natural disasters.

Cassidy announces $22.6 million funding for Caddo-Bossier port connector

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission will receive $22,595,853 for the Port of Caddo-Bossier I-69 Connector. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s INFRA grant program and aims to enhance connectivity in the region.

Sabine Parish Education: 3 Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

There were three Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students enrolled in Sabine Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

LaSalle Parish Education: 4 Asian students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

In LaSalle Parish's school district, 0.2% of students identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

45 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in Avoyelles Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year

In Avoyelles Parish's school district, 0.9% of students identified as American Indian or Alaska Native in the 2022-23 school year.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Natchitoches Parish in week ending Oct. 5

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rapides Parish in week ending Oct. 5?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Avoyelles Parish Education: 1 Hawaiian or Pacific Islander student was enrolled in 2022-23 school year

There was one Hawaiian or Pacific Islander student enrolled in Avoyelles Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

607 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in Sabine Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year

There were 607 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in Sabine Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

72 Asian students enrolled in Vernon Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year

There were 72 Asian students enrolled in Vernon Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Catahoula Parish in week ending Oct. 5?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Catahoula Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Sabine Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 5

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sabine Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 1.1% of Natchitoches Parish’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

There were 60 Asian students enrolled in Natchitoches Parish districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

How many American Indian or Alaska Native students were enrolled in Grant Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year?