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Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek

Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek

Senate bill guts public records access

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Public unrest. That’s what Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, fears would happen if the public were made privy to the state government’s deliberative records — records they can already access.
Fire ants can bite and sting. Venom causes the stinging pain. (Photo by Claudia Hussender/LSU AgCenter)

Fire ants can bite and sting. Venom causes the stinging pain. (Photo by Claudia Hussender/LSU AgCenter)

Fighting fire ants

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 12, 2024
Fire ants are formidable pests in gardens and landscapes. They’re known for their painful bites and stings due to venom.

RoyOMartin announces $30M modernization of facility

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 12, 2024
Martco, LLC, parent company for timber sourcing and manufacturing company RoyOMartin, announced it will invest more than $30 million to install technologically advanced production equipment at its Allen Parish plant that produces oriented strand board (OSB) for the housing industry.
Speaker of the House and State Representative Phillip DeVillier sits at his desk in his office at the state capitol. DeVillier, of Eunice, was first elected as a state representative in 2015. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)

Speaker of the House and State Representative Phillip DeVillier sits at his desk in his office at the state capitol. DeVillier, of Eunice, was first elected as a state representative in 2015. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)

Q&A with the Speaker

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 12, 2024
Crowley Post-Signal News Editor Claudette Olivier recently shadowed Speaker of the House and State Representative Phillip DeVillier at his office at the state capitol. DeVillier, of Eunice, was first elected as a state representative in 2015. His district, District 41, includes parts of Acadia, St.

Lawmakers chip away at sunshine law

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Friday, April 12, 2024
Legislation to allow local governments conceal public records for economic development reasons advanced Thursday from the Louisiana House of Representatives. House Bill 461, sponsored by Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, passed in a 79-18 vote and will head to the Senate for consideration.
Sen. Beth Mizell authored a bill that would prohibit students from using cellphones during the school day. (Allison Allsop)

Sen. Beth Mizell authored a bill that would prohibit students from using cellphones during the school day. (Allison Allsop)

Ban on cellphones in public schools gets Senate approval

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday that would prohibit students from using their phones during the school day. Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, authored Senate Bill 207 to keep students from using cellphones in the classroom.

House OKs public money for private schools

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Public money for K-12 students in Louisiana is closer to being steered to private schools under a proposal the state House of Representatives approved Monday.
Southern highbush blueberries, needing fewer chill hours, are ideal for mild winters and bear fruit earlier in the season. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Southern highbush blueberries, needing fewer chill hours, are ideal for mild winters and bear fruit earlier in the season. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Louisiana blueberry harvest season arrives

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, April 5, 2024
It’s blueberry harvest season. Blueberries are packed with important nutrients, including vitamins and ascorbic acid. They’re also a superior source of antioxidants such as anthocyanins, procyanidins, chlorogenic acid and various flavonoid compounds.