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SW Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 30, 2023

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

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Jefferson Davis Parish Districts: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 30, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Jefferson Davis Parish districts' student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Higgins, Garbarino Lead Efforts to Extend the National Flood Insurance Program

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 30, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) have introduced legislation to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through March 31, 2024. The purpose of this extension is to ensure continued coverage for NFIP policyholders and allow for the writing of new policies while the government works towards a long-term reauthorization and reform of the NFIP.Congressman Higgins has been a strong advocate for the long-term reauthorization of the NFIP, along with reforms to improve the program. As part of these efforts, he helped introduce the...

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Allen Parish’s districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 29, 2023

In Allen Parish districts, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Fourth of Seven LC REBOUND Community Meetings Announced

By SW Louisiana News Report | Sep 28, 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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Congressman Clay Higgins Introduces Racehorse Health and Safety Act to Protect Horses and Improve Racing Industry

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has announced the introduction of the Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2023 (RHSA), a legislation aimed at safeguarding the well-being of racing horses and enhancing the integrity and safety of the horse racing industry.In December 2020, Congress passed the Horseracing Safety and Integrity Act (HISA) through an omnibus bill, which was later signed into law by President Trump. The purpose of HISA was to establish a set of uniform rules in the horse racing industry, enforced by the Horseracing Integrity and...

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Cameron Parish’s districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 28, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Cameron Parish districts' student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Higgins, Crawford Introduce the Prioritizing Offensive Agriculture Disputes and Enforcement Act

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins and Congressman Rick Crawford have recently introduced the Prioritizing Offensive Agriculture Disputes and Enforcement Act. This bill aims to identify trade barriers that affect agriculture exports from the United States and develop strategies to enforce violations of trade agreements.The initiative is a significant step towards supporting the unique agricultural needs of Louisiana in the Farm Bill. It has garnered support from USA Rice and has received bicameral backing, including a Senate Companion Bill led by Senator Cassidy....

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City Announces Updates on North Beach and Lock Park

By SW Louisiana News Report | Sep 28, 2023

Demolition is set to get underway on the damaged restroom structures located on Interstate 10 North Beach and Lock Park, 1535 Ryan St. New restroom structures are currently in the design phase and the City expects to go out for bids on these structures in Spring 2024.

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Congressman Higgins Introduces Bill to Empower Homeland Security Investigations in the Fight Against Drug Trafficking

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has announced the reintroduction of the Homeland Security Fentanyl Enforcement Act of 2023. This bill aims to provide Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigative unit of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with full Title 21 authority for a period of five years, subject to reauthorization.HSI, with its force of 6,000 special agents, plays a crucial role in combating transnational crime, including human smuggling, money laundering, gun trafficking, and transnational gang activity. However,...

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Higgins Will Introduce Legislation to Fight Against Federal Overreach and Oppressive Mandates to Improve Integrity of Horse Racing

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is set to introduce the Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2023 (RHSA), a new legislation aimed at safeguarding the well-being of racing horses and enhancing the integrity and safety of horse racing.The proposed legislation seeks to address concerns surrounding the implementation of the Horseracing Safety and Integrity Act (HISA), which was passed by Congress in December 2020. HISA was intended to establish a standardized set of rules for the horse racing industry, enforced by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety...

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Higgins Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Fentanyl, Drug Cartels

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has reintroduced the Homeland Security Fentanyl Enforcement Act of 2023, a bill aimed at combating drug cartels and addressing the fentanyl crisis. The legislation would grant Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) the authority to enforce drug crimes independently for a period of five years. Currently, HSI agents rely on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to investigate drug-related offenses under Title 21.The bill, developed in consultation with frontline DHS law enforcement officers, seeks to empower HSI with the necessary tools...

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SW Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 23, 2023

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

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City of Lake Charles Recipient of Sizable USDA Urban and Community Forestry Grant

By SW Louisiana News Report | Sep 23, 2023

The City of Lake Charles is the recipient of an $866,078 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Community Forestry Grant Program.

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Jefferson Davis Parish School District Education: 1 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander student was enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 21, 2023

In Jefferson Davis Parish School District 0% of students identified as Hawaiian/Pacific Islander in the 2021-22 school year.

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Allen Parish School District Education: 1 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander student was enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 20, 2023

In Allen Parish School District schools, there was one Hawaiian/Pacific Islander student in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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Higgins Announces Grant Funding for the Port of Morgan City

By SW Louisiana News Report | Sep 20, 2023

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) is awarding $3,320,000 to the Port of Morgan City for the procurement, delivery, and assembly of cargo transloading equipment.

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Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.3% of Cameron Parish School District’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 19, 2023

In Cameron Parish School District 0.3% of students identified as American Indian in the 2021-22 school year.

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Jefferson Davis Parish School District Education: 18 Asian students were enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 18, 2023

In Jefferson Davis Parish School District schools, there were 18 Asian students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Allen Parish School District schools in 2021-22 school year?

By SW Louisiana News | Sep 17, 2023

In Allen Parish School District 0.5% of students identified as Asian in the 2021-22 school year.