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Kentwood had a population of 2,102 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Florida Parish News.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Hammond for the week of December 28-January 3

The Murphy USA at 2805 W. Thomas St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Hammond for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Kentwood for the week of December 28-January 3

The Kangaroo at 901 Ave. G is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Kentwood for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in French Settlement for the week of December 28-January 3

The Best Stop at 15250 La-16 is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in French Settlement for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Holden for the week of December 28-January 3

The Sunoco at 28316 La-441 is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Holden for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Alexandria HCS health facility in Lafayette (502QB) in July

The VA Alexandria Health Care System, subsidiary 502QB in Lafayette, Louisiana scheduled 2,154 pending appointments in July compared to 2,091 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Census Bureau reports Independence population was 2,578 in 2020

Independence had a population of 2,578 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Florida Parish News.

Census Bureau: 1.5% of people in Independence identified as multi-racial in 2020

Of the 2,578 citizens living in Independence in 2020, 98.5 percent said they were only one race, while 1.5 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Franklinton for the week of December 28-January 3

The Market Max at 48 Washington St. is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Franklinton for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Bogalusa for the week of December 28-January 3

The Jr. Food Mart at 343 Superior Ave. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Bogalusa for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Alexandria HCS health facility in Natchitoches in July

The VA Alexandria Health Care System, subsidiary 502GG in Natchitoches, Louisiana scheduled 877 pending appointments in July compared to 823 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Franklinton for the week of December 28-January 3

The Chevron at 15 Washington St. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Franklinton for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Denham Springs for the week of December 28-January 3

The Murphy USA at 34025 La-16 is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Denham Springs for the week of December 28-January 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

Census Bureau: 76.2 percent of people in Independence were old enough to vote in 2020

Of the 2,578 citizens living in Independence in 2020, 1,965 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Sarita's Denham Springs, LLC receives a PPP loan between $150K-$350K on May 1

Sarita's Denham Springs, LLC received a Paycheck Protection Program loan for between $150,000 and $350,000 on May 1, according to the US Treasury Department.

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Florida Parish News area weekly mass times

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

Census Bureau reports Hammond population was 20,557 in 2020

Hammond had a population of 20,557 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Florida Parish News.

Sampey General Contractors, Inc. receives a PPP loan between $150K-$350K on April 28

Sampey General Contractors, Inc. received a Paycheck Protection Program loan for between $150,000 and $350,000 on April 28, according to the US Treasury Department.

VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Alexandria HCS health facility in Leesville in July

The VA Alexandria Health Care System, subsidiary 502GF in Leesville, Louisiana scheduled 2,870 pending appointments in July compared to 2,974 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Census Bureau: 1% of people in Hammond identified as multi-racial in 2020