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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

There were 40 multiracial students enrolled in Caldwell Parish schools in 2023-24 school year

Caldwell Parish schools reported 40 multiracial students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

Senators propose PRINTS Act for fingerprinting migrant minors

U.S. Senators, led by Bill Cassidy and Marsha Blackburn, have reintroduced the Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension (PRINTS) Act.

Republican senators reintroduce concealed-carry reciprocity bill

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Ted Cruz, Thom Tillis, Chuck Grassley, and 39 other Republican colleagues have reintroduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.

Lawmakers propose mandatory DNA testing for migrants at U.S.-Mexico border

U.S. Senators, led by Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), have reintroduced the End Child Trafficking Now Act.

Which former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 13?

These former Central Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 13.

How many white students were enrolled in Beauregard Parish schools in 2023-24 school year?

Beauregard Parish schools reported 4,435 white students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3% of Winn Parish's student body in 2023-24 school year

Winn Parish schools reported 54 multiracial students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Caldwell Parish in week ending Jan. 4?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Caldwell Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

U.S. Senators introduce VALOR Act in support of Venezuelan democracy

U.S. Senators have introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at supporting democratic efforts in Venezuela.

US senators propose $100M reward in effort against Nicolás Maduro

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Rick Scott, and Ted Cruz have introduced a bill aimed at increasing the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Louisiana receives $2.5 million grant for Baldwin railroad project

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide Louisiana with $2,504,000 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for a railroad infrastructure project in Baldwin.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Rapides Parish in week ending Jan. 4

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rapides Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many white students were enrolled in Vernon Parish schools in 2023-24 school year?

White students made up 68.2% of the enrollment in Vernon Parish public schools in the 2023-24 school year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Avoyelles Parish in week ending Jan. 4?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Avoyelles Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Concordia Parish Education: 69 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

Multiracial students made up 2% of the enrollment in Concordia Parish public schools in the 2023-24 school year.

Cassidy discusses pro-America agenda after meeting with Trump

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana released a statement after meeting with the Senate Republican Conference and President-Elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol.

Cassidy announces $320K grant for Alexandria transportation projects

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will allocate $320,000 to the Rapides Area Planning Commission.

Cassidy announces nearly $118 million in relief for Hurricane Francine

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide $117,946,000 in relief to Louisiana following the devastation caused by Hurricane Francine.

Morgan City receives $16.7 million for infrastructure upgrades