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1 gas station in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 27

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Allen Parish in week ending Apr. 27?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Higgins Announces Additional $1M in Hurricane Recovery Efforts, Now Over $4.4 Billion Dollars in Recovery Funding

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 30, 2024

"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has revealed that FEMA is allocating an additional $1,051,138.34 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana. This brings the total recovery funding to over $4.4 billion.The funding, which is part of the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Laura (DR-4559-LA), includes $1,051,138.34 designated for the Calcasieu Parish School Board to repair St. John Elementary School. The reimbursement is set at a 90% federal cost-share and is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford...

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Higgins Fights for Freedom in Government Contracts, Introduces Resolution to Overturn Biden Rule on Labor Unions

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has taken a stand against the Biden administration's regulation of federal construction contracts by introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution. This resolution aims to overturn the rule that mandates the use of unionized labor for large-scale projects through federal agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.During a House Oversight Committee hearing, Congressman Higgins expressed his concerns to Jason Miller, Deputy Director for the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), criticizing the regulation...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jefferson Davis Parish in week ending Apr. 27

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jefferson Davis Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Temporary Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Barbe Court and Portions of West Sallier Road

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 29, 2024

A temporary water service interruption has been scheduled for Barbe Court and portions of West Sallier Road between Lake Street and Bay Drive in Lake Charles. The interruption is set to begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, and is expected to last until 3 p.m. on the same day."Contractors are in the process of notifying impacted customers via door-to-door visits and door hangers," stated the announcement.The service interruption is necessary to complete a water line relocation as part of ongoing rail relocation work in the area. Following the restoration of water...

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Higgins Supports Louisiana's Lawsuit Against Biden Administration's Title IX Rules

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) expressed his support for Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill's decision to file a lawsuit against the Biden administration's revised Title IX rules. The lawsuit aims to challenge the regulations that expand the definition of "sex" to include gender identity, impacting female students across the country.In a statement, Congressman Higgins stated, "I stand with Louisiana’s leadership in strong opposition to the Biden administration’s radical changes to Title IX. The revised rule poses a major...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Allen Parish in week ending Apr. 27

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Lake Charles Announces Location Change for Green Truck Recycling Schedule

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 29, 2024

The City of Lake Charles Solid Waste Division has officially announced a significant change to the Green Truck Recycling schedule. The move, effective Wednesday, May 1, 2024, will see the Green Truck being relocated from its previous spot at the former Kroger parking lot on 12th Street to a new location at the Lake Charles Event Center south parking lot, specifically at 900 Lakeshore Dr. The hours of operation will remain consistent, running from 9 am to 3:45 pm.The announcement highlighted that while the Green Truck's primary location is changing, the locations and times...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Allen Parish in week ending Apr. 27?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Calcasieu Parish in week ending Apr. 27?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former SW Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 28, 2024

These former SW Louisiana News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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SW Louisiana News area weekly mass times

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 27, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Allen Parish had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 20

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 20

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Allen Parish in week ending Apr. 20

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Residential Storm Debris Collection Underway Following April 10 Severe Weather

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 26, 2024

City Solid Waste Crews and a storm debris removal contractor are collaborating to clear residential vegetative storm debris left in the aftermath of the severe weather that struck on April 10, 2024. As per official directives, residents are urged to place all vegetative storm debris by the curb promptly to facilitate the collection process. The collection efforts are set to span the next two weeks.In a bid to streamline operations, residents are requested to refrain from obstructing sidewalks, storm drains, and drainage ditches with their debris piles. The service for...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Calcasieu Parish in week ending Apr. 20?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Calcasieu Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Allen Parish in week ending Apr. 20?

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 24, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Allen Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Lake Charles Opens The Anchor Teen Center at Cpl. Donald Ray Stevens Community Center

By SW Louisiana News | Apr 24, 2024

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter expressed, “For decades we’ve listened to our community’s cries for programming geared specifically towards the teen demographic. We’ve done a tremendous job of providing high quality programming for so many of our youth. This initiative will help us better hit the mark with our teen population."District A City Councilman Ronnie Harvey, Jr. shared, “This is a dream, decades in the making, finally brought to life. Our own Office of Juvenile Justice Services personnel tell us that our at-risk youth are most often getting in trouble between the...