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.
Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry, left, sits with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill as Gov. Jeff Landry speaks on opening day of a legislative special session focusing on crime, Feb. 19, at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. (Hillary Schienuk/ The Advocate, Pool)
Large flower heads on tall stalks make zinnias excellent cut flower selections
The central theme of gothic gardens is dark. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
During a press conference Thursday at the Capitol, Landry defended attacks on his proposed constitutional convention, in which he wants legislators and 27 delegates hea will appoint to meet for two weeks to rewrite the state’s foundational document. (Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)