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LSU graduate student Brandi Misiaszek standing around different privets and ornamentals that she has used to study the habits of the ligustrum weevil at a greenhouse at the LSU AgCenter Doyle Chambers Central Research Station. Photo by Anthony Bailey/LSU AgCenter

Weevil may be the solution to an invasive species

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 1, 2024

Throughout the southeastern United States, an invasive species, Chinese privet, has been entering and taking over land at an exceptional rate. The shrub produces thousands of small, green and purple fruits that are eaten by animals and spread with notable efficiency.

DIY organic powder fertilizer from food waste

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 1, 2024

Banana peels, egg shells, and coffee grounds (or tea leaves) can easily be dried and ground into powder form for an inexpensive organic fertilizer. These three combined provide a balanced yet flexible organic fertilizer that can be customized to suit either fruit/flower plants or foliage plants.

The Carron Cemetery. (Submitted photo)

Challenges of family cemeteries in Acadiana

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 1, 2024

There are many family cemeteries in the area commonly called Acadiana. The major challenge to these cemeteries is having caring descendants dedicated to maintaining them.

After Saudi visit, ‘freedom’ just another word for home sweet home

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 1, 2024

Like millions of Americans, I often took my incredible freedoms for granted — until I visited Saudi Arabia. For years, I’ve done marketing communications work for technology companies. About a decade ago, a client asked me if I was interested in joining her on a project in the kingdom.

Turkey in the oven or crawfish in the pot?

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 1, 2024

Most people begin to think about a big Thanksgiving turkey and the dishes that go with it when the calendar changes from October to November, but in south Louisiana we also turn our thoughts to crawfish.

Trump -Vance for America

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 1, 2024

Voters will have the chance to “Take America Back” on election day. The Biden - Harris administration policies have been a disaster for America the past 4 years and a Harris – Walz administration will continue to be disastrous for the country.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 1, 2024

The following people obtained marriage licenses from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Oct. 23 Spencer Ross Pitcher of Palmetto and Sophie Lynn Guillory, of Opelousas. Thursday, Oct. 24 Stephen Gage Madrigal and Kelsey Lynn Bernard, both of Opelousas. Monday, Oct.

St. Landry Parish civil cases

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, November 1, 2024

The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Oct. 23 Gerald Blake Palmisano vs Morgans Towing LLC, et al, damages. Shalondra Lewis vs Dexter Jarreau Lewis, divorce. Succession of Mary Ann Washington Lazard. Thursday, Oct.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service worker tests an abandoned well in Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge near Lake Charles. (USFWS photo)

Audit: La. not keeping pace with new orphan oil and gas wells

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Friday, November 1, 2024

An unprecedented amount of resources are flowing into Louisiana to help address abandoned oil and gas wells that present environmental and safety risks throughout the state.

What’s driving up auto insurance?

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Friday, November 1, 2024

As state leaders look for answers as to why auto insurance rates are so much higher here than in other states, industry research shows Louisiana has the highest frequency of injury claims and the second highest litigation rate in the country.