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Melissa Thibeaux Anderson is the owner of T-Beaux’s Creole Café, the first Black-owned restaurant on the LSU campus. She has two locations: one in the basement of Foster Hall and a second in Tiger Stadium, Section 103. (Photo by V. Todd Miller/LSU AgCenter)

Melissa Thibeaux Anderson is the owner of T-Beaux’s Creole Café, the first Black-owned restaurant on the LSU campus. She has two locations: one in the basement of Foster Hall and a second in Tiger Stadium, Section 103. (Photo by V. Todd Miller/LSU AgCenter)

T-Beaux’s Creole Café and FOODii spice up campus cuisine

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
What happens when a former Mrs. Louisiana USA Ambassador gets together with FOODii, the LSU AgCenter Food Innovation Institute? History, along with a whole lot of delicious dishes, get made.

Blazing well drew crowds, confused cows

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, June 22, 2023
They still happen occasionally, but gas well fires are not nearly as common as they were in earlier days in the oil field, and, it seems, not nearly so spectacular.
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected UL Lafayette to lead a statewide initiative designed to expand the solar energy workforce in underrepresented communities and create jobs. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected UL Lafayette to lead a statewide initiative designed to expand the solar energy workforce in underrepresented communities and create jobs. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

UL Lafayette tapped to lead solar energy workforce project

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is among 12 entities across the country – and the only university – selected for a $13.5 million Department of Energy initiative designed to expand the solar energy workforce and create jobs in underrepresented communities.

Average pay of Louisiana lawmakers nears $44,000

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
A Louisiana House committee rejected a proposal to raise legislators’ salaries in the just-ended legislative session, but debates over the compensation rates are expected to continue in the next term since state lawmakers’ base pay hasn’t changed since 1980.

LSU professor offers tips to protect against cybercriminals

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The cyberattack of Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles has left citizens vulnerable to the risk of identity theft. The breach exposed sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers, which can be exploited by cybercriminals. In light of this incident, E. J.

Louisiana employment data posts record month

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 16, 2023
Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted employed data is at a record high for the third consecutive month, according to data released Thursday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics The number of seasonally adjusted employed for May is 2,039,425, a new record high for the series.
By attending trial gardens, you can take note of new varieties to look for in local retail garden centers. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

By attending trial gardens, you can take note of new varieties to look for in local retail garden centers. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Exploring the benefits of open plant trial gardens

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 16, 2023
If you are looking for what’s new in the plant and gardening world, trial gardens are a hidden gem offering a unique and enriching experience for both seasoned green thumbs and curious novices.

Pirates plagued Gulf longer than you think

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 16, 2023
Jean Lafitte was the most notorious — and successful — of the pirates operating from Louisiana in the early 1800s, but he wasn’t the only one. A federal grand jury in New Orleans reported in July 1814: “Piracy and smuggling are ... long established and ...
Kids Count.

Kids Count.

La. ranks 49th in child well-being

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, June 16, 2023
Louisiana was ranked 50th in children’s economic well-being and 49th in children’s health, according to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how children and families are faring.