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The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Boil advisory issued for Plantation Drive following repairs to water main

Repairs to a 6-inch water main on Plantation Drive in Alexandria, Louisiana, have necessitated a boil water advisory, according to Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent of Water Operations. The loss of water pressure during the repair process has potentially compromised the water quality in the affected area.

Senators introduce bill aimed at protecting dialysis patients' healthcare choices

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) have introduced the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act. This legislation aims to ensure individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, continue to have access to private health care.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Winn Parish in week ending Aug. 31?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Concordia Parish in week ending Aug. 31

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Louisiana delegation urges Biden for pre-storm emergency declaration

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA-01), and U.S. Representatives Clay Higgins (R-LA-03), Garret Graves (R-LA-06), Julia Letlow (R-LA-05), and Troy Carter (D-LA-02) have urged President Joe Biden to approve Louisiana’s request for a federal emergency declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Francine.

Senators introduce bipartisan bill protecting Social Security for American hostages

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) have introduced the Retirement Security for American Hostages Act to safeguard the Social Security benefits of Americans who have been held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad. The bill is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).

2023-24 School Year: What was the most represented ethnicity in Grant Parish schools?

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Sabine Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 31

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sabine Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Concordia Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Winn Parish in week ending Aug. 31

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winn Parish in week ending Aug. 31?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Cassidy outlines plan against China's growing influence

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) recently took to the streets of Washington, D.C., to discuss his concerns about communist China’s growing influence in the third episode of the Bill on the Hill series. Cassidy highlighted that China is expanding its economy and military at the expense of American workers. After hearing from fellow Americans who share his concerns, Cassidy presented his plan to address the intersection of economic development, national security, and environmental issues. His Foreign Pollution Fee Act aims to level the playing field while holding China...

Lawmakers warn auto part firms against importing illegal Chinese products

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI-02) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) have expressed significant concerns regarding U.S. auto part firms purchasing products from Qingdao Sunsong, a company based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and its U.S.-based subsidiary, which is under federal investigation.

Cassidy urges Biden to approve emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Francine

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), has called on President Joe Biden to approve a federal emergency declaration for Louisiana in anticipation of Hurricane Francine’s landfall as a Category 1 or 2 hurricane.

Cassidy hosts service academy day in Baton Rouge

On Saturday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) spoke at Service Academy Day in Baton Rouge, featuring presentations from all five of America’s Service Academies for students interested in becoming commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces. Cassidy hosted the event along with the offices of U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) and five of Louisiana’s six U.S. Representatives.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Natchitoches Parish in week ending Aug. 31

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31