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The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Boil advisory issued for Elliott Street due to main repair

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

Senator Bill Cassidy named to National Shooting Sports Foundation's "Dean's List

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has been named to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Dean’s List.” Cassidy is one of only eight senators to receive this recognition, which honors lawmakers who have exceeded an A+ rating in protecting Second Amendment rights.

Senators introduce resolution designating National Wildlife Refuge Week

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), and 12 colleagues have introduced a resolution to designate the week of October 13-19, 2024, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. The resolution highlights the benefits of national wildlife refuges and acknowledges their role in promoting hunting, fishing, and conservation.

How many Black or African American students were enrolled in Sabine Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year?

There were 867 Black or African American students enrolled in Sabine Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

5,514 white students enrolled in Vernon Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year

In Vernon Parish's school district, 68.5% of students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

1 gas station in cities throughout Grant Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Grant Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Caldwell Parish in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Vernon Parish in week ending Sept. 21?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at four gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Vernon Parish in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Cassidy votes to extend government funding and flood insurance program

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has voted to pass a bill that will keep the government open until December 20, 2024. The legislation also includes an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and additional funding for disaster relief in response to Hurricane Francine.

Senators introduce bill aiming at banning state-enforced handgun rosters

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Jim Risch (R-ID), and several colleagues have introduced the Modern Firearms Safety Act, aimed at prohibiting states from enforcing handgun rosters. These rosters require manufacturers to include features such as microstamping, loaded chamber indicators, and magazine disconnect mechanisms on firearms.

1,403 white students enrolled in Concordia Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year

There were 1,403 white students enrolled in Concordia Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: Black or African American students comprised 11.2% of Grant Parish’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

In Grant Parish's school district, 11.2% of students identified as Black or African American in the 2022-23 school year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Catahoula Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Catahoula Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Beauregard Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Beauregard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Grant Parish in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Grant Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cassidy announces $206 million for Louisiana flood mitigation projects

Louisiana will receive $206 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance program, according to an announcement by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA). This allocation is the second highest amount given to any state. The funds, part of Cassidy’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), will support 31 projects aimed at elevating flood-prone homes to reduce future damage and minimize flood insurance claims.

2,046 white students enrolled in Natchitoches Parish districts in 2022-23 school year