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‘Scentsational’ flowers for spring

The garden can rouse each of the senses. We can enjoy the beautiful colors, the sounds of wildlife, the texture of the plants, the taste of fruits, herbs and vegetables, and of course, the delightful fragrance of many flowers and plants’ foliage.

Edwards vetoes congressional district map

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday vetoed maps that did little to change the boundaries of Louisiana’s congressional districts, citing the failure to add a second majority Black district.

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St. Francis Night Out set for March 26
St. Francis will hold Night Out dinner and auction from 6 to 11 p.m. on March 26 inside St. Francis School gym.
St. Francis is located at 490 St. Joseph Ave., in Iota.

Legislature makes committee assignments

The Louisiana Legislature announced updates to committee assignments Friday ahead of its regular session that commences Monday.

It’s time for spring cleanup in the landscape

As winter draws to a close and we eagerly anticipate warmer weather and the longer days of spring, it’s time to get to work in our lawns and gardens. Cleanup in the landscape should include the removal of weeds, trimming limbs and mulching.

Nature and gardening are full of surprises

Both nature and gardening are full of surprises. Have you ever seen a flowering shrub that has two completely different flower colors on the same plant?