Louisiana National Guard aviators conduct water dropping missions to aid the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Louisiana State Fire Marshal office and local officials in combating the wildfires in Beauregard Parish near Deridder, Louisiana, Aug. 23, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Scott D. Longstreet)
John Kirwan, Pennington Biomedical Executive Director: When we think about small steps, we’re thinking about things like taking the stairs instead of taking the elevator. It’s about parking your car a distance from where your destination is. If you are going to the supermarket, park farther away from the door – literally small steps. It gets you out in the air; it has an impact on your emotional wellbeing; it has impact on your mental health; and it has impact on your physical health. The concept of small
Gov. John Bel Edwards may be remembered as the Louisiana governor who was constantly responding to disasters. Edwards dealt with an unusual number of crises during his two terms in office. He steps down Jan. 8, when Gov.-elect Jeff Landry takes office. (Photo by Jonathan Peterson/Louisiana Illuminator)
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