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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.

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.

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Cleco urges customers to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season

Harlan Kirgan
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.

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Red Cross urges residents to start preparations

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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.

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House OKs constitutional convention

Elizabeth White / LSU Manship School News Service
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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.
Large flower heads on tall stalks make zinnias excellent cut flower selections

Large flower heads on tall stalks make zinnias excellent cut flower selections

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Zesty zinnias named Louisiana Super Plant for spring 2024

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, May 3, 2024
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.
The central theme of gothic gardens is dark. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

The central theme of gothic gardens is dark. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Dark shades for a thrilling gothic garden

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, April 26, 2024
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.

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Budget bills pass House

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 26, 2024
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.

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Mercury and fish advisories issued for 11 waterways

Rene LeBreton / rlebreton@wlf.la.gov
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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.

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Louisiana’s nonfarm employment continues to increase over the year

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, April 22, 2024
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.

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Lawmakers make first move on $4B in K-12 funding

Greg LaRose / Louisiana Illuminator
Friday, April 19, 2024
Legislators took the first steps Tuesday toward approving more than $4 billion for Louisiana’s K-12 public schools in the coming academic year.
Right now is a great time to get those vegetable gardens growing. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Right now is a great time to get those vegetable gardens growing. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Spring showers to summer flowers checklist

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, April 19, 2024
As we transition from the lower temperatures of winter to the vibrant energy of spring, gardeners throughout the state are rolling up their sleeves, ready to nurture their green spaces into lush, blooming spaces.