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How many American Indian or Alaska Native students were enrolled in Jefferson Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 10, 2024

In Jefferson Parish's school district, 0.3% of students identified as American Indian or Alaska Native 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 Oct. 5?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 9, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Plaquemines Parish in week ending Oct. 5

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Plaquemines Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Cassidy calls for protection of Jewish students amid rising campus antisemitism

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 7, 2024

On the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks in Israel, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has urged action from the Biden-Harris administration and Senate Democrats to safeguard Jewish students facing antisemitism on college campuses. In an op-ed for the Daily Wire, Cassidy expressed disappointment over what he sees as insufficient efforts to address discrimination against Jewish students since last year's attacks.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Jefferson Parish in week ending Sept. 28?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 6, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 5% of Plaquemines Parish’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 6, 2024

In Plaquemines Parish's school district, 5% of students identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

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Which former Westbank Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 6, 2024

These former Westbank Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Westbank Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 5, 2024

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

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Jefferson Parish Education: 2,194 Asian students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 5, 2024

There were 2,194 Asian 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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jefferson Parish in week ending Sept. 28?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 4, 2024

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Federal court blocks Biden-Harris student loan plan amid legal challenges

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 4, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has expressed approval following a federal court's decision to indefinitely block the Biden-Harris administration's latest student loan policy amid ongoing litigation. Cassidy, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement regarding the matter.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jefferson Parish in week ending Sept. 28?

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Cassidy introduces bill preventing misuse of union dues

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced the Union Members Right to Know Act, aiming to prevent unions from using member dues for promoting antisemitism and other ideologies without workers' consent. This move follows reports of labor unions engaging in antisemitic activities after the October 7 attack on Israel.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jefferson Parish in week ending Sept. 28

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jefferson Parish in week ending Sept. 28

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Cassidy seeks answers from FDA on unclear drug patent listings

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to explain its lack of guidance on how drug manufacturers should list patents in the FDA's Orange Book. Cassidy, the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, highlighted ongoing confusion over patent listings for drug-device combination products like auto-injectors and inhalers.

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Senator Cassidy criticizes Biden-Harris administration over ports strike

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement following the failure of East and Gulf Coast ports and unionized dockworkers to reach a collective bargaining agreement before the September 30 deadline. The failed negotiations led to dockworkers beginning their strike earlier this morning.

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Jefferson Parish Education: 17,730 Hispanic or Latino students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 1, 2024

In Jefferson Parish's school district, 37.2% of students identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2022-23 school year.

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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436 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Plaquemines Parish's school district in 2022-23 school year

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 30, 2024

In Plaquemines Parish's school district, 11.7% of students identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2022-23 school year.