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Fermented Plant Juice is a great cocktail for plants

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
From The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Garden Club Fermented Plant Juice is a great alternative to synthetic fertilizers that disrupt soil microorganisms and contaminate water sources. It is an organic mix made from the natural fermentation of young, fast growing plant material.
The LSU AgCenter’s new Avoyelles sweet potato variety features a lighter-colored skin and a creamy texture. It’s an early-maturing variety that offers root-knot nematode resistance. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

The LSU AgCenter’s new Avoyelles sweet potato variety features a lighter-colored skin and a creamy texture. It’s an early-maturing variety that offers root-knot nematode resistance. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

AgCenter pays tribute to Avoyelles Parish sweet potato industry

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
It can be harvested up to 30 days sooner than other sweet potatoes. It is a high yielder and tastes great, though its skin is a shade lighter than the sweet potatoes many Louisianans are accustomed to.
Drooping leaves on this azalea show symptoms of root rot. (Photo by Page Langlois/LSU AgCenter)

Drooping leaves on this azalea show symptoms of root rot. (Photo by Page Langlois/LSU AgCenter)

What’s killing your plants may surprise you

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
One of the most common causes of plant death is water — more specifically, too much or too little water. You might be surprised to learn it’s sometimes hard to tell the difference. Watering correctly is a fundamental aspect of caring for both indoor and outdoor plants and trees.

Air conditioning changed politics and the world

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
Thank God Willis Haviland Carrier invented air conditioning — for the most part. Before air conditioning, the heat drove us outside and brought us together. Friends sought the shade of trees or a refreshing dip in a lake or river.

Device was ‘best tractor safety insurance’

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
It’s not clear whether Paul Trahan of Gueydan wanted to make money or just keep farmers from getting hurt when he patented his safety attachment for tractors in 1922. He may have wanted to do both.

What’s a good age gap for couples?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
A recent news development has left some folks scandalized and others envious. (And still others grumbling, “I don’t need no stinking news developments! I’m too busy getting ready to vote!

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office, Opelousas. Tuesday, June 18 Preston Duran Nations and Katrina Jean Hardy, both of Port Barre. Brian O’Neal Leday. and Lahaina Chantez Simien, both of Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Monday, June 17 Gulfco of Louisiana et al vs Antstony Tychelle Comeaux, open account. Gulfco of Louisiana vs Trace D. Lockett, open account.
Laura Trahan Faul, center, is sworn in as Acadia Parish Clerk of Court during ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at Main Street Patio. Administering the oath is 15th Judicial District Judge David Smith. Faul is surrounded by member of her family, including husband Mark and daughters Meredith Hebert (partially hidden) and Mallory Raul, holding the family Bible. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post Signal)

Laura Trahan Faul, center, is sworn in as Acadia Parish Clerk of Court during ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at Main Street Patio. Administering the oath is 15th Judicial District Judge David Smith. Faul is surrounded by member of her family, including husband Mark and daughters Meredith Hebert (partially hidden) and Mallory Raul, holding the family Bible. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post Signal)

Faul takes oath as Acadia Parish clerk of court

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, June 28, 2024
Surrounded by members of her family, Laura Trahan Faul took the oath of office as Clerk of Court for Acadia Parish in ceremonies Wednesday afternoon at Main Street Patio.