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Grow a medicinal herb garden

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
Many herbs have medicinal properties and are very safe when used in food. Basil helps with loss of appetite, head colds, intestinal gas, fluid retention and blood circulation. Thyme is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties.
Scout plants several times a week to stay ahead of heavy insect infestations.

Scout plants several times a week to stay ahead of heavy insect infestations.

Summer vegetable gardening solutions: How to be productive in the sizzling season

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
Summer can be a challenging time for gardeners, especially when it comes to the excessive heat and high humidity. This is great for tropical plants — but a plethora of plant pathogens, including fungi, thrive in these conditions too.
Richard Loveless is pictured as the new sprinkler system waters down the track at Turkey Creek. He is leasing the track from the village on a yearly basis with hopes of expansion. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Richard Loveless is pictured as the new sprinkler system waters down the track at Turkey Creek. He is leasing the track from the village on a yearly basis with hopes of expansion. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Family race track developed

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
Richard Loveless initially wanted to construct a race track on about 150 acres of property that is on the Red River in Alexandria. But, as is the case in most instances, life had a different plan. “I said we could have a four-wheeler track kind of like Mud Fest,” Loveless stated.
Senior Agent Joshua Segrest makes his way through the mud to get to the stranded boaters. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

Senior Agent Joshua Segrest makes his way through the mud to get to the stranded boaters. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

LDWF agents rescue couple from Southwest Pass in Vermilion Parish

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents rescued a husband and wife after their boat got stuck in Vermilion Parish on July 3. Agents were notified around 5:30 p.m.
Gabby Briannez, 7, holds her concentration as Eunice Recreational Director Robert Johnson shows her some archery skills during an archery summer camp held at the Southeast Center pavilion. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Gabby Briannez, 7, holds her concentration as Eunice Recreational Director Robert Johnson shows her some archery skills during an archery summer camp held at the Southeast Center pavilion. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Archery lessons at Southeast Pavilion

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
Gabby Briannez, 7, holds her concentration as Eunice Recreational Director Robert Johnson shows her some archery skills during an archery summer camp held at the Southeast Center pavilion. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Dodging increasing crime rates

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
People are getting so used to increasing crime rates in cities across America, an etiquette is evolving between some muggers and their victims. I learned about this while I walked with my friend and his wife from a Washington D.C. pub to their home six blocks from the Hill.

Is there a loud talker in your life?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
“We are the Cubs from Den 3/And no one could be prouder/If you cannot hear our shout/We’ll yell a little LOUDER.

No lemon peel in heavenly figs

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
From the earliest days I can remember, the beginning of July has been the beginning of fig season, the time when grandkids were dispatched to the back yard to pick fruit from eight big trees and my grandmother cooked fig preserves by the dish-pan-full.
Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Lanclos, a native of Port Barre, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley)

Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence. Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Lanclos, a native of Port Barre, is one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josiah Trombley)

Port Barre native continues a 123-year tradition of service under the sea

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
By Cmdr. Anthony Falvo Navy Office of Community Outreach KINGS BAY, Ga. – Submariners make up only 10% of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic deterrence.
Don Mayeux, a Eunice Rotarian, spoke about his recent trip to Noah’s Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah’s Ark, the Creation Museum and the Amish Country. The trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, and Ohio was made by Mayeux and his wife, Barbara, and friends, Dr. Greg Savoy and his wife Lula. The couples were able to tour Noah’s Ark. Mayeux gave some history and biblical background of Noah and Noah’s Ark. Mayeux said Noah’s Ark is 510 feet long, 85 feet in width, and is seven stories in height, 51 feet high. He said

Don Mayeux, a Eunice Rotarian, spoke about his recent trip to Noah’s Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah’s Ark, the Creation Museum and the Amish Country. The trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, and Ohio was made by Mayeux and his wife, Barbara, and friends, Dr. Greg Savoy and his wife Lula. The couples were able to tour Noah’s Ark. Mayeux gave some history and biblical background of Noah and Noah’s Ark. Mayeux said Noah’s Ark is 510 feet long, 85 feet in width, and is seven stories in height, 51 feet high. He said

Noah’s Ark experience

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 7, 2023
Don Mayeux, a Eunice Rotarian, spoke about his recent trip to Noah’s Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah’s Ark, the Creation Museum and the Amish Country. The trip to Williamstown, Kentucky, and Ohio was made by Mayeux and his wife, Barbara, and friends, Dr. Greg Savoy and his wife Lula.