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Porterweed is a great nectar source for pollinators. (Photo by Ashley Hickman/ LSU AgCenter)

Porterweed is a great nectar source for pollinators. (Photo by Ashley Hickman/ LSU AgCenter)

Porterweed is a pollinator magnet and Super Plant for summer 2024g

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Friday, May 10, 2024
The buzz around planting for pollinators is not a new trend. In fact, we celebrate National Pollinator Week each June, and the month of May has been designated as Garden for Wildlife Month, according to the National Wildlife Federation.

LSU mechanical engineering instructor creates drone pilot course for educators

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Friday, May 10, 2024
With the first Federal Aviation Administration grant LSU has ever received, mechanical engineering senior instructor Andrew Becnel has created a new drone training course called ASPIRE—Aerial Systems Pilot Instruction & Resource Endeavor—program, a two-year effort to train high school educators on...

State revenue projections up

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Friday, May 10, 2024
Louisiana lawmakers have extra money to spend on teacher pay and other budget priorities after state revenue projections were adjusted upwards through June of next year.

Easy solutions to the fake ESA problems

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 10, 2024
All across America conservative states have moved to universal school choice to give parents the money to educate their children as they see best — whether it be public, charter, or private schools. Other words, the money follows the child, not the school.

For Mother’s Day — teaching the art of laughter

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 10, 2024
My mother would have been considered eccentric had she been financially wealthy. She would do almost anything — and wear almost any silly costume — to bring joy into the lives of others, much to the embarrassment of her six children.

Derby winner joins impressive club

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 10, 2024
When Lafayette native Brian Hernandez Jr. rode longshot Mystik Dan to a photo-finish Kentucky Derby win he joined a list of south Louisiana jockeys who have made racing history. He said his race was inspired by one of them, Calvin Borel, a native of the St.

Is ‘value’ a dirty word?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 10, 2024
As I sit here admiring my 88-cent container of mustard, I can’t help feeling self-conscious.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 10, 2024
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial District Court, Opelousas. Wednesday, May 1 American Express National Bank vs Eric Landry, open account. Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs John Glen Bernard, executory process.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5 – 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week to raise awareness of the hazards posed by hurricanes and strengthen the nation’s readiness before hurricanes form.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5 – 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week to raise awareness of the hazards posed by hurricanes and strengthen the nation’s readiness before hurricanes form.

Cleco urges customers to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 10, 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5 – 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week to raise awareness of the hazards posed by hurricanes and strengthen the nation’s readiness before hurricanes form.
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry, left, sits with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill as Gov. Jeff Landry speaks on opening day of a legislative special session focusing on crime, Feb. 19, at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hillary Schienuk/ The Advocate, Pool)

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry, left, sits with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill as Gov. Jeff Landry speaks on opening day of a legislative special session focusing on crime, Feb. 19, at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hillary Schienuk/ The Advocate, Pool)

La. congressional districts for fall election up to U.S. Supreme Court

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, May 10, 2024
By Piper Hutchinson Louisiana Illuminator With no legislative path forward, Louisiana officials and Black voters are looking to the U.S. Supreme Court for answers on boundaries for the state’s congressional districts.