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Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Louisiana National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Keith Waddell and Louisiana National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader Command Sgt. Maj. Clifford Ockman unveil the Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville signifying the installation’s redesignation from Camp Beauregard to LANG TCP during a redesignation ceremony at the Dabadie Gym in Pineville, Louisiana, Oct. 18. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis)

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Louisiana National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Keith Waddell and Louisiana National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader Command Sgt. Maj. Clifford Ockman unveil the Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville signifying the installation’s redesignation from Camp Beauregard to LANG TCP during a redesignation ceremony at the Dabadie Gym in Pineville, Louisiana, Oct. 18. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis)

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La. installation redesignated as Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville

Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis / Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office
Friday, October 20, 2023
Camp Beauregard was officially redesignated as Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville during a redesignation ceremony at the Dabadie Gym in Pineville, on Oct. 18.

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La. sees one of the steepest drops in granting parole, early release

Richard A. Webster / Verite / Louisiana Illuminator
Friday, October 20, 2023
The number of people granted parole and early release from prison has dropped precipitously across the country over the past several years, with Louisiana experiencing one of the steepest declines, according to a new report.
Old West Carroll National Bank (West Carroll Parish)

Old West Carroll National Bank (West Carroll Parish)

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State’s Most Endangered Places listed

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, October 20, 2023
The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) announced its 2023 list of Most Endangered Places (MEP), to bring awareness to the importance and vulnerability of sites representing the diverse culture.

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Louisiana on track for $330M budget surplus

Friday, October 20, 2023
By Julie O’Donoghue Louisiana Illuminator Louisiana is projected to have tens of millions of extra dollars to spend next spring after the state finished its last budget cycle with an estimated $330 million surplus. The figure will be finalized in January, just as Gov.

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Louisiana voters approve four amendments to state constitution

Wesley Muller / Louisiana Illuminator
Monday, October 16, 2023
Saturday’s statewide ballot included four proposed changes to the Louisiana Constitution, a charter that’s been amended 209 times since its adoption in 1974. With results not yet official, voters have given overwhelming approval to all of the proposals.
Murrill advances to runoff for attorney general against late-entrant Democrat. (Louisiana Illuminator)

Murrill advances to runoff for attorney general against late-entrant Democrat. (Louisiana Illuminator)

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Murrill advances to runoff for attorney general against late-entrant Democrat

Piper Hutchinson / Louisiana Illuminator
Monday, October 16, 2023
Democrat Lindsey Cheek, left, and Republican Liz Murrill will square off in a Nov. 18, 2023, runoff for Louisiana attorney general.
Nancy Landry, left, and Gwen Collins-Greenup will meet in the Nov. 18, 2023, runoff for Louisiana secretary of state. (Louisiana Illuminator)

Nancy Landry, left, and Gwen Collins-Greenup will meet in the Nov. 18, 2023, runoff for Louisiana secretary of state. (Louisiana Illuminator)

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Louisiana Secretary of State race goes down to the wire; runoff needed

Wesley Muller / Louisiana Illuminator
Monday, October 16, 2023
Republican Nancy Landry and Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup finished in a near dead heat Saturday to advance to a Nov. 18 runoff election for Louisiana secretary of state.
Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry greets supporters Oct. 14 at The Ballroom in Broussard after claiming an outright win in the primary election. (Travis Gauthier for Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry greets supporters Oct. 14 at The Ballroom in Broussard after claiming an outright win in the primary election. (Travis Gauthier for Louisiana Illuminator)

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Jeff Landry surges to outright win in Louisiana governor’s race

Louisiana Illuminator
Monday, October 16, 2023
Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry will become Louisiana’s 57th governor, claiming the seat outright in Saturday’s primary in a field with three other GOP candidates, a conservative independent and a lone Democrat who was expected to force a runoff. “Tonight’s election was historic.
Mealybugs are often found on the leaves, stems and flower buds of your plants. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Mealybugs are often found on the leaves, stems and flower buds of your plants. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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White stuff on plants could be mealybugs

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, October 13, 2023
If you’ve noticed the presence of white, fluffy, cotton-like formations on your plants, chances are you’ve encountered one of the most common garden pests: mealybugs.