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Sherri Zeringue McGovern, left, the incumbent St. Landry Parish assessor, has officially secured a second term in office following an unopposed re-election bid. McGovern has served since 2021. District Judge Jason Meche, right, administered the oath. She was joined by her son Christian and husband Steven. (Submitted photo)

St, Landry Parish assessor recites oath

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 27, 2024

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National debt is beyond comprehension

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 27, 2024

The U.S. Debt Clock says our country is in hock for more than $36 trillion. How massive is a trillion dollars? Consider this comparison from ThoughtCo — if you earn $45,000 a year, it would take you: – 22 years to amass $1 million dollars. – 22 thousand years to amass $1 billion dollars.

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How will you celebrate the ‘Y2K bug’ 25th anniversary?

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 27, 2024

My wife recalls the night of December 31, 1999 as a time of anxiety and trepidation. (Of course she views every night as a time of anxiety and trepidation. Okay, I’ll trim my toenails! Are you satisfied???

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Resolve to record long memories this year

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 27, 2024

Whatever gift for storytelling that I may have began when I was quite young, sitting at my grandfather Gallaugher’s knee. My ears, and those of all of his grandchildren, would perk up when he said, “I remember the time when …” and begin to tell a tale.

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Pennington Biomedical researchers suggest small changes for new year

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 27, 2024

New Year’s Day provides a fresh start and is a time when people set goals and resolutions for the year ahead. Many of those will focus on healthy eating, exercise or mental health, but drastic lifestyle changes are hard to adopt and typically are challenging to sustain.

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More Louisiana teachers choosing to remain in the profession

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, December 27, 2024

BATON ROUGE — More Louisiana teachers are choosing to remain in the profession. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) previewed findings from their upcoming Teacher Exit Data Report. The annual report shows a 2 percent decrease in the number of teachers exiting their current position.

Aspirin, a superpower for plants

Rebecca Chaisson

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

Mistletoe brings kisses for some, headaches for others

Rebecca Chaisson

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

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

Rebecca Chaisson

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

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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.