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LSU AgCenter offers tips for selection, care of Christmas trees

It’s time to think about choosing this year’s Christmas tree. But before you do, the LSU AgCenter suggests a few things to consider. First, measure the area where you will place the tree to make sure you don’t buy a tree that’s too large.

Sheriff offers help to Parish Council

Facing a $670,000 deficit for its fiscal year that ends in December, the St. Landry Parish Council examined expenses at a special meeting and decided to meet again this Tuesday.

Concealed handgun course scheduled

A state certified handgun course is scheduled Dec. 10 at the Masonic Lodge, 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course presented by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with Harmony Lodge 410 of Eunice. The course is required by law to obtain a state concealed handgun permit.

Root rot appearing in shrubs, trees

Many homeowners and commercial landscapers are noticing clusters of honey-colored mushrooms in their landscapes. These mushrooms are fruiting bodies of Armillaria root rot caused by the species of the fungus Armillaria, said LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Raj Singh.

Chilly temperatures pose increased risk of fire

While this is the time of year when Louisianans begin to receive a much-welcomed reprieve from the steamy, suffocating heat and humidity of summer, cooler temperatures also bring an increased risk of fires from improperly managed heating sources.

Citrus disease, insects causing concern for growers

Citrus harvest is in full swing in Louisiana, and people are enjoying the sweetness of satsumas, but some have complained about internal dry rot of fruit this year.

Sugarcane is one of agriculture’s sustainable crops

During this time of year in St. Mary Parish, the sugarcane industry is highly visible.

What’s in the medicine cabinet?

When New Orleans wholesaler Hugh Kennedy bought out his partner in January 1849, he gave us an interesting picture of what we could find at the drug store in pre-Civil War south Louisiana.

OMV accepting cash for certain transactions

Beginning Dec. 5 the Office of Motor Vehicles will accept cash for certain transactions. Last month it was announced that the OMV would no longer accept cash for transactions.

Sheriff observes 10th year in office

A celebration was held Tuesday at the St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office in Opelousas to mark Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz’s 10 years as sheriff. Guidroz took the oath of office on Nov. 20, according to a news release from Maj. Eddie Thibodeaux, public information officer. Howard J. Zerangue, Sr.