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News from April 2024

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Exciting Events Coming Up in Kenner, Louisiana

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 3, 2024

Kenner, Louisiana residents can look forward to some exciting events happening in the city soon. A "Farmers Market" and "FIRST Robotics" competition are among the activities scheduled to take place.The "Farmers Market" will be held at City Park on April 14 from 12 PM to 6 PM. Meanwhile, the "FIRST Robotics" event will take place at The Pontchartrain Center on April 7, running from 8 AM to 7 PM. The address for the robotics competition is 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, La. 70062, and for more information, interested individuals can contact 504-468-7240....

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Ranking Member Cassidy Rebukes Biden’s Proposed Apprenticeship Rule Limiting Americans’ Access to Job Training

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has strongly criticized the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed apprenticeship rule, which he believes will restrict Americans' access to essential workforce training programs. Cassidy expressed his concerns over the 135-page proposed rule that would impose new regulations on registered apprenticeships under the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937, a law that is only two pages long.In his statement, Cassidy highlighted that the proposed rule...

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Plaquemines Parish Education: 592 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 2, 2024

Hispanic students made up 13.1% of the enrollment in Plaquemines Parish public schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson Parish in week ending Mar. 30?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Jefferson Parish Education: 17,876 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 1, 2024

Jefferson Parish schools reported 17,876 Hispanic students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jefferson Parish in week ending Mar. 30?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Farmers Market Announces Expansion of Market Days

By Westbank Louisiana News | Apr 1, 2024

In an exciting development, the Farmers Market has declared its intention to expand its market days beginning April 13, 2024. The official statement from the Farmers Market reads, "Beginning April 13, 2024, we are excited to announce that we are expanding our market to include new dates every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month."To learn more about this expansion and the new schedule, interested individuals are encouraged to "visit our new Farmers Market page."This expansion will bring a fresh opportunity for vendors and customers alike to engage with the Farmers Market....