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Anna Timmerman, left, an LSU AgCenter horticulture agent in Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes, recently was a guest on a Get It Growing TV segment about citrus. Get It Growing is hosted by AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg, right. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Plant citrus when the time is right for your location

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, December 13, 2024

Citrus trees are abundant at retail garden centers during fall and early winter. They make beautiful holiday gifts, and they are one of the most popular types of fruit to grow in Louisiana home gardens.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 12, 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. Thursday, Dec. 12 Nancy Williams, 58, 1600 block of W. Vine Street, Opelousas. Probation/parole violation.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 12, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Dec. 11 2:00 a.m. Caller in the 1300 block of West Vine said she believes she hears something around her home. 8:06 a.m. 911 caller reported a wreck at West Laurel and South 2nd.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Evangeline economic group proposed The Evangeline Economic Development Authority (EEDA) inaugural meeting is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the South Louisiana Community College C.B. Coreil Campus, 1124 Vocational Dr, Ville Platte.

Cutline: Brayden Blanchard stands next to sugarcane plants on crossing carts at the LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station in St. Gabriel. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

AgCenter researcher aims to improve crop through quantitative genetics

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

ST. GABRIEL — Growing up on a farm in St. Martinville, Brayden Blanchard knew he wanted to make a living doing something related to sugarcane — the crop his family has cultivated for five generations.

Just a woman embracing her age

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

I turned 63 on Dec. 4. Unlike many women of my vintage, birthdays are a very public celebration in my house. It’s always been that way.

Trump, Jesse James and redneck Louisiana

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The tough guy outlaw image. That’s how President Trump has often portrayed himself. He said on a number of occasions that he has been investigated “more than Jesse James,” and called the famous outlaw “a great bank robber.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign starts

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

While most people in Louisiana are enjoying the sights and sounds of the holiday season this year, impaired drivers get to hear the jingle-jangle of shiny, silver handcuffs as law enforcement agencies gear up for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

St. Landry Parish warning residents of phone scam

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

St. Landry Parish Government has been alerted to a phone scam targeting local residents, particularly the elderly, using the Parish Government’s main phone line as the Caller ID. Scammers are demanding large sums of money under the threat of arrest.

From left, are Cedric Watson and Mark Ardoin. (Submitted photo)

Ardoin leads the next Zydeco Capital Jam at tourist center

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Accordion master Mark Ardoin leads the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Since February 2019, the jam has welcomed seasoned zydeco musicians and newcomers to play in St.