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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 29, 2024

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

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 29, 2024

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Westbank Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 29, 2024

These former Westbank Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 28, 2024

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

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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Westbank Louisiana News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Plaquemines Parish in week ending Sept. 21

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 27, 2024

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

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 27, 2024

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

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 26, 2024

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

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Average cost of college went down for students in Jefferson Parish in 2022-23 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees fell 0.1% in Jefferson Parish in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Senator Cassidy introduces bill targeting ESG factors in retirement savings

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at preventing asset managers from prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors over financial returns in Americans' retirement savings.

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 26, 2024

There were 16,028 Black or African American students enrolled in Jefferson Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2024

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

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2024

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

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Senate passes resolution recognizing national hazing awareness week

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that their resolution to recognize National Hazing Awareness Week has passed the U.S. Senate. The resolution designates September 23 through 27, 2024, as "National Hazing Awareness Week," acknowledging the numerous students who have died or suffered severe injuries due to collegiate hazing and promoting efforts to prevent such incidents.

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Senate votes unanimously to hold health CEO in criminal contempt

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2024

The U.S. Senate has unanimously voted to hold Steward Health Care CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. This decision follows a bipartisan vote of 20-0 by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee last week.

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GOP senators criticize Biden-Harris administration over handling of migrant children's welfare

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Chuck Grassley, Ron Johnson, and 41 other Republican lawmakers have criticized the Biden-Harris administration for not addressing abuses at the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). They claim these failures have led to the exploitation of unaccompanied migrant children in ORR’s care.

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2024

In Plaquemines Parish's school district, 24.4% of students identified as Black or African American in the 2022-23 school year.

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Senator Cassidy addresses weight loss drug costs at Senate HELP Committee hearing

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during a committee hearing to discuss weight loss drugs.

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Senator Cassidy criticizes Biden-Harris over port labor dispute

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized President Biden and Vice President Harris for not taking action to prevent a potential strike by unionized dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports. Negotiations between the ports and union officials have stalled since June regarding a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Senator Cassidy seeks information from drug makers amid ongoing 340B investigation

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has requested information from two drug manufacturers as part of his ongoing investigation into the 340B Drug Pricing Program.