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Allen Parish Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year?

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 31, 2023

Oakdale Elementary School stood out in Allen Parish with 555 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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There were 16,235 white students enrolled in Calcasieu Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 31, 2023

In Calcasieu Parish School District 58.5% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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Second of Seven LC REBOUND Community Meetings Announced

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 31, 2023

During the LC REBOUND news conference held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the City announced its intention to host a series of community meetings planned for each Council district.

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Higgins Issues Statement On Impending Mask Mandates And COVID Restrictions

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 31, 2023

Congressman Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement on the slow release of mask mandates and school shutdowns across the country.

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Higgins Issues Statement on Leader Scalise

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has expressed his support and admiration for Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who is currently battling cancer. In a statement, Higgins referred to Scalise as "one of the most courageous men I've ever known" and expressed his confidence in Scalise's ability to overcome the illness.Higgins emphasized that Scalise's strong support system, including his wife and family, will play a crucial role in his recovery. He stated, "The Lord has blessed him with everything he needs to beat cancer, including a devoted, loving Wife and a...

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Higgins, Harder Introduce Bipartisan Safeguarding Our Levees Act

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 29, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Josh Harder (D-CA) have come together to introduce the Safeguarding Our Levees Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting communities from severe flooding by ensuring the prompt repair of damaged levees. The motivation behind this act stems from the recognition that many levee systems across the country have not been adequately modernized and maintained for decades due to bureaucratic complexities and government interference. Congressman Higgins emphasizes the urgency of the situation, stating, "From the north,...

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Higgins Issues Statement on Impending Mask Mandates and COVID Restrictions

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 28, 2023

Congressman Higgins (R-LA) has expressed his concerns about the slow release of mask mandates and school shutdowns across the country. In recent news, three school districts in Kentucky and Texas have closed schools due to low attendance caused by COVID-19 cases and other illnesses. As new variants of the virus emerge, mask mandates have been increasing nationwide. The CDC has recommended wearing masks, getting vaccinated, and practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus.Higgins believes that these recent shutdowns, mandates, and recommendations are...

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SW Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 26, 2023

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

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Heat Relief Resources Available to Community

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 22, 2023

The City of Lake Charles thanks the many agency and non-profit partners who have helped provide relief from the current heat conditions.

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Higgins, Dunn Introduce Legislation To Protect Commerce In The Gulf Of Mexico

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 22, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Neal Dunn (R-FL) introduced the Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act, which would prevent the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from issuing a vessel slowdown zone in the Gulf of Mexico until the Department of Commerce demonstrates that the protocols developed to protect Rice’s Whales (RWs) in the Gulf will not negatively impact our supply chains or maritime commerce.

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 19.6% of Jefferson Davis Parish School District’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 19, 2023

In Jefferson Davis Parish School District 19.6% of students identified as Black in the 2021-22 school year.

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SW Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 19, 2023

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

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There were 12 Black students enrolled in Cameron Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 18, 2023

In Cameron Parish School District 1.1% of students identified as Black in the 2021-22 school year.

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Higgins, Dunn Introduce Legislation to Protect Commerce in the Gulf of Mexico

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 18, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Neal Dunn (R-FL) have introduced the Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding commerce and supply chains in the Gulf of Mexico. The legislation seeks to prevent the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from implementing a vessel slowdown zone until the Department of Commerce proves that the protocols designed to protect Rice's Whales (RWs) in the Gulf will not have a negative impact on maritime commerce.Earlier this year, environmental activist groups petitioned the NOAA to...

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 29.1% of Calcasieu Parish School District’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 17, 2023

In Calcasieu Parish School District 29.1% of students identified as Black in the 2021-22 school year.

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City of Lake Charles Teams up with Sasol to Host Nature in Focus Insect Encounter

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 17, 2023

The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative and Sasol Nature in Focus Initiative are teaming up for an Insect Encounter on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. – noon.

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Higgins Commends First Solar's $1.1B Investment In Iberia Parish

By SW Louisiana News Report | Aug 17, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) commended First Solar’s announcement of a $1.1 billion solar manufacturing facility at the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish.

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Allen Parish School District Education: 738 Black students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 16, 2023

In Allen Parish School District schools, there were 738 Black students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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SW Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 12, 2023

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jefferson Davis Parish in week ending Aug. 5?

By SW Louisiana News | Aug 12, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.