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Tri-Parish LSU graduates announced

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
LSU awarded 4,514 degrees to graduates at the university’s 310th commencement exercises on May 19 and 20. The spring graduating class represents 58 Louisiana parishes, 49 states and 63 countries. Women comprise 59.11 percent of the class, and men comprise 40.89 percent.

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Number of employed citizens sets a new record high

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Data released Friday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted employed data has again set a record. The number of seasonally adjusted employed for April 2023 is 2,036,978, a record high for the series.
Rudbeckias are ideal for mass plantings, borders and containers, and they can even be used as cut flowers.

Rudbeckias are ideal for mass plantings, borders and containers, and they can even be used as cut flowers.

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Rudbeckia is bright, cheerful addition to gardens, landscapes

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, May 19, 2023
Rudbeckia, a member of the daisy family, has long been a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers alike. With its bright yellow and orange blooms, rudbeckia adds a splash of color to any garden or landscape. But where did this popular plant come from, and how has it been used over time?
The state has a $50 billion plan for shoring up Louisiana’s coast. (Photos courtesy of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority)

The state has a $50 billion plan for shoring up Louisiana’s coast. (Photos courtesy of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority)

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$50 billion coastal plan heads toward approval

Claire Sullivan / LSU Manship School News Service
Friday, May 19, 2023
Louisiana’s most recent plan to restore and protect its coast at a cost of $50 billion advanced Wednesday through the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

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McNeese names honor students

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 19, 2023
McNeese State University honor students were recognized at spring commencement ceremonies held May 12 in the McNeese Legacy Center. Honor students recognized were: Summa Cum Laude (3.90-4.00) included: Luke D. Bischoff, Eunice; Leon C. Lahaye, Arnaudville; and Bailey Leonards, Iota.

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Plan advances to test for virus in infants with hearing loss

Molly Ryan / LSU Manship School News Service
Friday, May 19, 2023
A bill that would, in certain circumstances, require newborns to get tested for cytomegalovirus, or CMV, cleared another hurdle Wednesday as it advanced out of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

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Bill forces fathers to cover pregnancy expenses advances

Claire Sullivan / LSU Manship School News Service
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
A bill that would allow mothers to recover half of out-of-pocket, pregnancy-related medical expenses from the father of their child cleared another hurdle Tuesday. House Bill 5, by Rep. Lawrence “Larry” Frieman, R-Abita Springs, moved forward from the Senate Judiciary A Committee.

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House panel killed two bills meant to clarify abortion language

Allison Allsop / LSU Manship School News Service
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
A House committee killed two bills Tuesday that were meant to clarify the language of abortion laws to protect physicians making difficult choices. House Bill 598, written by Rep.
Honor your mother by planting something in the garden that reminds you of her. These are desert roses. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Honor your mother by planting something in the garden that reminds you of her. These are desert roses. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Growing memories: The plants that remind us of our mothers and grandmothers

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, May 12, 2023
As Mother’s Day approaches, many of us begin to reflect on the important role our mothers and grandmothers have played in our lives. For some, this may involve memories of spending time in nature with our mothers, perhaps picking flowers or tending to a garden together.

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Crowley council OKs police pay raise

Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal
Friday, May 12, 2023
The Crowley City Council voted unanimously, with one absent, Wednesday night to raise the starting pay of an entry-level police officer by $10,000 a year, to $42,000 annually, effective in June.