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Fallen leaves are economical because they are free. They are an excellent organic option for landscape beds. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Fallen leaves are economical because they are free. They are an excellent organic option for landscape beds. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Combat extreme temperatures with mulch

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Friday, September 15, 2023
This summer’s extended period of extreme heat and drought has wreaked havoc on all plants great and small. One gardening practice that can make a considerable difference in combating extreme temperatures is mulching. Mulch can provide several benefits to plants.

Unveiling the mystery of garden soil pH

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 15, 2023
Ever wondered why some plants in the garden thrive while others struggle? The answer might be hidden beneath the surface – in the secret of soil pH. Think of soil pH as a scale that measures how acidic or alkaline your soil is. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.
Susan Orlean, the bestselling author of the nonfiction book “The Orchid Thief” and longtime staff writer for The New Yorker magazine, will be the speaker for UL Lafayette’s 2023 Flora Plonsky Levy Lecture. The free event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 4 in Angelle Hall auditorium. It is open to the public. (Photo by Noah Fecks)

Susan Orlean, the bestselling author of the nonfiction book “The Orchid Thief” and longtime staff writer for The New Yorker magazine, will be the speaker for UL Lafayette’s 2023 Flora Plonsky Levy Lecture. The free event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 4 in Angelle Hall auditorium. It is open to the public. (Photo by Noah Fecks)

Bestselling ‘The Orchid Thief’ author Orlean speaker for UL Lafayette’s upcoming Levy Lecture

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 15, 2023
Legions of readers are acquainted with bestselling author Susan Orlean, who has written eight books and spent three decades as a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine.

It’s time for Biden to pass the baton

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 15, 2023
As talk builds about whether Joe Biden is mentally and physically capable of withstanding a re-election campaign or serving another four years, it’s only be a matter of time before the most difficult of conversations with the president will occur.

Everybody wanted to be on Old Spanish Trail

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 15, 2023
The celebration of Rayne’s Old Spanish Trail Day on September 23 is a reminder of how important that roadway (essentially the old Hwy. 90) was to south Louisiana, and also of the town’s connection to a significant bit of OST history.

Eunice man among 3 sentenced to federal prison

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 15, 2023
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the resolution of three cases in the Lake Charles Division. United States District Judge James D. Cain, Jr.

St. Landry Parish civil case filings

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 15, 2023
The following are civil cases filed in the 27th Judicial Court District, Opelousas. Wednesday, Sept. 6 Conn Appliances Inc. vs Cassandra Thomas, open account. Dysphasia Jack et al vs Monty N. Heiden MD et al, damages. Doucet Services vs Jeffery Jerome Alexander, open account.
Karl Jeter

Karl Jeter

Carl Jeter

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Breaux Bridge–A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Karl Jeter, 69, who passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Camelot of Broussard Nursing Home.  Karl was born on August 14, 1954, in Houston, Texas. He was the second of two children of John Jeter and Ethel Stoops Jeter.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Sept. 14 Darion Dequincy Ledet, 30, 400 block of Richard Street, Breaux Bridge. Theft (2 counts). Arrested by Opelousas Police. Rickey D. Fontenot, 66, 3000 block of Cemetery Road, Ville Platte.