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Politics worries faculty in South

Piper Hutchinson / Louisiana Illuminator
Friday, September 6, 2024
A survey of higher education faculty in the South found that professors are increasingly worried about political interference in higher education, with 80% of respondents ranking the political atmosphere surrounding colleges and universities as poor or very poor.

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Prepare your household for more frequent extreme weather

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 6, 2024
The American Red Cross of Louisiana is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters.
Use bypass pruners to remove up to one-third of the height of a rose bush in late August and early September.

Use bypass pruners to remove up to one-third of the height of a rose bush in late August and early September.

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Prune roses soon to reinvigorate plants and promote fall blooms

Friday, September 6, 2024
As we enter the waning days of summer, many of our plants are just plain tired after enduring months of heat — and they’re showing it. Roses are no exception. They tend to get a bit leggy and overgrown this time of year, and you’ve probably noticed their blooms are smaller and less colorful.
Lettuce can be planted in September and October throughout Louisiana and into November in southern parishes. Lettuce doesn’t need as much sunlight as other fall vegetables, making it a good option for those with shadier gardens. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Lettuce can be planted in September and October throughout Louisiana and into November in southern parishes. Lettuce doesn’t need as much sunlight as other fall vegetables, making it a good option for those with shadier gardens. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Time to get ready for fall vegetable gardening

From the LSU AgCenter
Friday, August 30, 2024
It’s time to get ready for fall vegetable gardening. We know, we know: It’s still hot outside. Falling leaves and crisp autumn air feel an eternity away. But for some of our favorite cool-season veggies, there are narrow windows for planting and growing.
Gary Westcott

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Landry nominates longtime parole manager to run states’s prisons

Julie O’Donoghue and Piper Hutchinson / Louisiana Illuminator
Friday, August 30, 2024
Gov. Jeff Landry has picked a longtime acquaintance with nearly 30 years of experience working in probation and parole services to run the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, which includes the state prison system.

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Simple steps to prepare for disasters

Shelly Kleinpeter / sakleinpeter@agcenter.lsu.edu
Friday, August 30, 2024
September marks National Preparedness Month, serving as a reminder that natural disasters can strike at any moment. Homeowners can take many simple steps to ensure they are ready for potential emergencies and natural disasters.
State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, is picking a fight with the University of Louisiana Lafayette over its new off-campus gun-free zones. He believes the designated areas could lead to a lawsuit that he foresees ending firearm restrictions entirely at all schools. (Allison Allsop / Louisiana Illuminator)

State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, is picking a fight with the University of Louisiana Lafayette over its new off-campus gun-free zones. He believes the designated areas could lead to a lawsuit that he foresees ending firearm restrictions entirely at all schools. (Allison Allsop / Louisiana Illuminator)

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Louisiana state senator takes aim at gun-free zones around UL Lafayette

Piper Hutchinson / Louisiana Illuminator
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
State Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, is picking a fight with the University of Louisiana Lafayette over its new off-campus gun-free zones. He believes the designated areas could lead to a lawsuit that he foresees ending firearm restrictions entirely at all schools.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Tuesday prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in Louisiana K-12 public schools. (Allison Allsop/Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Tuesday prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in Louisiana K-12 public schools. (Allison Allsop/Louisiana Illuminator)

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Landry bans teaching of critical race theory in schools

Piper Hutchinson / Louisiana Illuminator
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order Tuesday prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in Louisiana K-12 public schools.
LSU AgCenter horticulture agent Will Afton stands with some different types of containers that can be used for gardening. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

LSU AgCenter horticulture agent Will Afton stands with some different types of containers that can be used for gardening. (Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter)

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Containers: An easy solution to many gardening conundrums

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 23, 2024
Expansive, in-ground flowerbeds and vegetable gardens aren’t for everyone. Maybe you want to grow just a few plants — either because of limited space or a desire for a minimal gardening commitment.

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Let Teachers Teach policy reduces mandated teacher training

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 23, 2024
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana is implementing wide-ranging solutions proposed by State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley to help eliminate classroom distractions for teachers.