LSU mechanical engineering instructor creates drone pilot course for educators
Friday, May 10, 2024
State
State revenue projections up
Julie O’Donoghue and Piper Hutchinson / Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana lawmakers have extra money to spend on teacher pay and other budget priorities after state revenue projections were adjusted upwards through June of next year.
Friday, May 10, 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5 – 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week to raise awareness of the hazards posed by hurricanes and strengthen the nation’s readiness before hurricanes form.
Cleco urges customers to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season
Harlan Kirgan
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5 – 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week to raise awareness of the hazards posed by hurricanes and strengthen the nation’s readiness before hurricanes form.
Friday, May 10, 2024
Red Cross urges residents to start preparations
Harlan Kirgan
NEW ORLEANS — This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 5-11) and the American Red Cross of Louisiana is urging residents to take action and begin pre-season preparations now to be ready before hurricane season arrives on June 1.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
House OKs constitutional convention
Elizabeth White / LSU Manship School News Service
A bill calling for a constitutional convention, a key part of Gov. Jeff Landry’s agenda, passed the House floor in a 75-27 Tuesday after a lengthy debate and various amendments.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Large flower heads on tall stalks make zinnias excellent cut flower selections
Zesty zinnias named Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024
Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
I am pleased to share that Zesty zinnias (Zinnia elegans) have been named a Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024. Zinnias are beloved flowers for the garden for their bright, cheerful colors and large flower heads on tall, single stalks.
Friday, May 3, 2024
The central theme of gothic gardens is dark. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
Dark shades for a thrilling gothic garden
Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Gardening has seen many trends in the past 200 years. Many reflect societal shifts, technological advances and ever-evolving aesthetic changes.
The early 19th century highlighted the Victorian age, when many landscape designs used bedding plants placed in complex patterns.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Budget bills pass House
Harlan Kirgan
The House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1 (HB1) by a unanimous vote of the members present (104-0) sending it to the Senate for further consideration.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Mercury and fish advisories issued for 11 waterways
Rene LeBreton / rlebreton@wlf.la.gov
The Louisiana Departments of Health, Environmental Quality, and Wildlife and Fisheries issued a series of fish consumption advisories for 11 bodies of water.
These most recent advisories include one new warning and updates to ten previously issued warnings.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Louisiana’s nonfarm employment continues to increase over the year
Harlan Kirgan
Data released Friday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows nonfarm employment continues to add jobs over the year.
The state’s seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment for March 2024 is 1,957,900 jobs, an increase of 500 jobs from the March 2023 figure of 1,957,400 jobs.
Monday, April 22, 2024