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Aspirin, a superpower for plants

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 27, 2024
Aspirin, a well-known pain reliever for humans, has interesting effects on plants. Gardeners have discovered that salicylic acid in aspirin helps plants boost their immune system and promotes growth.
LSU AgCenter horticulturist Ed Bush holds a tree branch with mistletoe growing from it. Photo by Anna Ribbeck/LSU AgCenter

LSU AgCenter horticulturist Ed Bush holds a tree branch with mistletoe growing from it. Photo by Anna Ribbeck/LSU AgCenter

Mistletoe brings kisses for some, headaches for others

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 27, 2024
Say the word mistletoe, and many of us think of the holiday tradition of receiving a kiss underneath a cluster of green leaves. But if you mention mistletoe to a horticulturist, you might get a different response. That’s because mistletoe isn’t exactly all fun and games.
Bryan Gueltig, the Pesticide Safety Education Program coordinator for the LSU AgCenter, reacts to a taste test question after drinking coffee during a study at the Sensory Services Laboratory. Photo by Kyle Peveto/LSU AgCenter

Bryan Gueltig, the Pesticide Safety Education Program coordinator for the LSU AgCenter, reacts to a taste test question after drinking coffee during a study at the Sensory Services Laboratory. Photo by Kyle Peveto/LSU AgCenter

LSU AgCenter Sensory Services Lab marks 10 years of consumer-focused food studies

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 27, 2024
Before they hit grocery shelves with labels that shout, “New and Improved!” or “Lower in Calories,” some foods first pass a gauntlet of everyday Louisianans who taste, smell and scrutinize the product in a lab in Baton Rouge.
James Papillion

James Papillion

James Papillion

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 26, 2024
James Papillion passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at the age of 63. Arrangements are pending.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 26, 2024
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Dec. 24-Thursday, Dec. 26 Trevin Boutte, 29, 1300 block of West Bellevue Street, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 26, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Dec. 24 12:04 a.m. Bolo for a vehicle on LA 13 south heading north passing Atteberry Road.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Thursday, December 26, 2024
CDA meeting set for January 6 Court Eunice, 208, Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 in the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd. Current members are urged to attend and bring a non-perishable food item to assist in re-stocking the Eunice Food Bank.

LSU denies EEOC record request

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
By Piper Hutchinson Louisiana Illuminator One avenue for workers who believe they face discrimination on the job is to file a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which could potentially launch an investigation into the workplace in question.

Saving money by spending money

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
According to an article in today’s paper (12/19), our governor is establishing a task force to save the state money. It will be called the Financial Responsibility Program, and will be chaired by a business executive.