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Acadia Parish Sheriff to hold blood drive
The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Blood Drive from 7 to 10 a.m. Tuesday inside Vitalant Bloodmobile at 1037 Capitol Avenue in Crowley.

Gardening for the senses

As we prepare for the spring and updates to the garden, there are many great plant options to choose from. Why not enhance your garden by planting for all five of the senses?

Parish Government plans concert series

St. Landry Parish Government has announced the beginning of a monthly concert series called “Live & Local in St. Landry” at the Delta Grand, kicking off with Jeremy Fruge & the Zydeco Hotboyz at 7 p.m. April 1.

Canal built town named for … who?

Some people say the Andrew community just south of Indian Bayou in Vermilion Parish was named for Andrew Gamble, one of two brothers who settled in the area in the late 1800s.

LSU AgCenter 2023 Super Plants have been released

The LSU AgCenter has announced the release of five Louisiana Super Plants for the 2023 growing season.
LSU AgCenter commercial horticulture specialist Jeb Fields said the Louisiana Super Plants program is not just about pretty flowers.

CLECO donates $250K to LSUE

Louisiana State University Eunice has received a $250,000 gift from CLECO Corporation to help support the upcoming STEAM Innovation Center on the campus of LSU Eunice, it was announced on Monday.

Refinery’s mission serves men, God

The Refinery in Opelousas has guided men to productive lives and instilled in them a love of God in the mission that started in 1988.