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Marion Clay Terry

Marion Clay Terry

Marion Clay Terry

Myra Miller
Monday, November 27, 2023
Marion Clay Terry passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the age of 59. No Services have been planned at this time.

Fed up? Yes. Nasty? No.

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
If you listen to pollsters and politicians, or consume heavy doses of social media and cable-TV news, you might come away thinking the nation is in a collective bad mood. We’re said to be irritable, even hostile.

Pope Innoceant, my grandmother, and fruitcake

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
This is the time of year when people love to malign fruitcakes. I am not one of those people. For more years than I care to remember, I have made holiday fruitcakes that have turned even hardened naysayers into admirers. (It’s not bragging when it’s true.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The following are marriage licenses obtained at the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Styles Lee Bernard and Shelbie Renee Bernard, both of Sunset. Friday, Nov. 17 Dana Marie Johnson and Kendall Paul Charlot, both of Opelousas. Monday, Nov.
Carolina Sapphire Christmas trees grow in the LSU AgCenter Lee Memorial Forest near Bogalusa. (Photo by Joe Nehlig/LSU AgCenter)

Carolina Sapphire Christmas trees grow in the LSU AgCenter Lee Memorial Forest near Bogalusa. (Photo by Joe Nehlig/LSU AgCenter)

Yes, Louisiana, there will be Christmas trees

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Consumers have been concerned about the availability of Christmas trees this year, but LSU AgCenter professionals say you should have no fear.

Take them out of the kitchen and create a fragrant paradise

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Herbs are usually for cooking and often overlooked as houseplants. Choosing herbs as houseplants gives you unusual and beautiful foliage plus adding subtle natural scents to a home. Say goodbye to overpowering artificial fragrances!
Root shaving or pruning can be done with hand saws and hand pruners prior to planting. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Root shaving or pruning can be done with hand saws and hand pruners prior to planting. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

Root techniques for tree success

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Land-grant universities, including Louisiana State University, are committed to advancing agriculture in America through research and innovative growing and farming methods. Another part of our mission is disseminating research information to the public.
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, at a town hall meeting in Opelousas in February. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, at a town hall meeting in Opelousas in February. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

How U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson helped derail a fight against election lies

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Back in July, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. A federal court had recently granted a temporary injunction, in Missouri v.
Gary Wagner, Ph.D., economist with the B.I. Moody College of Business Administration at UL Lafayette, spoke to residents Nov. 16 about the economic outlook for Acadia Parish and Acadiana. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Gary Wagner, Ph.D., economist with the B.I. Moody College of Business Administration at UL Lafayette, spoke to residents Nov. 16 about the economic outlook for Acadia Parish and Acadiana. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post-Signal)

Economist predicts Acadiana growth

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Inflation appears to be leveling off, home sales are holding steady and, overall, this region’s economy is pretty good. That, in general, is the message delivered during at Thursday’s (Nov. 16) Quarterly Luncheon by Gary Wagner, Ph.D.