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The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rapides Parish in week ending Oct. 19?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Vernon Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 19

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Vernon Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, 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 Oct. 19?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senators propose bill targeting U.S. funding for anti-Israel actions at UN

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Jim Risch, and 26 other Republican colleagues have announced their plan to introduce the Stand with Israel Act in November. The proposed legislation aims to cut off U.S. funding to United Nations agencies that restrict the participation of Israel by expelling, downgrading, or suspending its status.

Louisiana airports receive $20.3 million from infrastructure law

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allocate $20.3 million to Louisiana airports. This funding is part of the Airport Terminal Program included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which was spearheaded by Cassidy.

338 multiracial students enrolled in Beauregard Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year

In Beauregard Parish's school district, 5.9% of students identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Winn Parish in week ending Oct. 12?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Winn Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Concordia Parish in week ending Oct. 12?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rapides Parish had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 12

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Boil advisory lifted for Industrial Street after clean water tests

The boil advisory for the Industrial Street area in Alexandria, Louisiana, has been lifted. The advisory was initially issued on October 18, 2024, following repairs to a six-inch water main by City of Alexandria (COA) personnel. According to Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent of Water Operations, "The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear."

Louisiana receives $13.7M for pipeline safety from infrastructure law

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive $13,692,920 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for pipeline safety improvements. This funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

593 multiracial students enrolled in Vernon Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year

There were 593 multiracial students enrolled in Vernon Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Vernon Parish Education: 50 Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

In Vernon Parish's school district, 0.6% of students identified as Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the 2022-23 school year.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Natchitoches Parish in week ending Oct. 12?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Natchitoches Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Rapides Parish in week ending Oct. 12?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Concordia Parish in week ending Oct. 12

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Concordia Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Louisiana receives $4 million for infrastructure from federal investment

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that Louisiana will receive over $4 million from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to enhance economic development and improve infrastructure. This funding comes as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Cassidy helped negotiate.

Natchitoches Parish Education: 4 Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year