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Supreme Court reverses indictment against 2022 St. Landry shooting suspect

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, May 12, 2025
Supreme Court reverses indictment against 2022 St. Landry shooting suspect The Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of a double murder suspect from St. Landry Parish. The ruling reversed an indictment against Davieontray Breaux, a suspect in a 2022 shooting.

Louisiana state income tax deadline is Thursday

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Monday, May 12, 2025
The deadline for 2024 Louisiana state income tax is Thursday. Taxpayers can file their returns electronically for free through the Department of Revenue’s Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) web portal.
Rep. Emily Chenevert presented her bill to the Senate Education Committee on May 15, 2024. (Allison Allsop/Louisiana Illuminator)

Rep. Emily Chenevert presented her bill to the Senate Education Committee on May 15, 2024. (Allison Allsop/Louisiana Illuminator)

Bill prohibits requiring race, gender classes

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
A Louisiana legislative committee has dramatically rewritten an anti-DEI policy proposal for state agencies that would now prohibit schools from requiring certain race and gender-based curriculum for undergraduate students.
Foliage plants such as coleus can add color and texture to the garden.

Foliage plants such as coleus can add color and texture to the garden.

Here’s how to simplify spring plant shopping

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 9, 2025
It’s spring, and everyone seems to have the gardening itch. If you head to your local garden center right now, you’re likely to find the place stuffed to the gills with warm-season plants and bustling with customers. Shopping for plants this time of year can be exciting.
Retired Maj. Gen. Bennett Landreneau, left, and Dr. Paul Coreil, LSUA chancellor (Photo courtesy of LSUA Strategic Communications)

Retired Maj. Gen. Bennett Landreneau, left, and Dr. Paul Coreil, LSUA chancellor (Photo courtesy of LSUA Strategic Communications)

LSUA honors Landreneau on newly unveiled Wall of Distinction

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Office of the Chancellor at Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) recently unveiled the new LSUA Wall of Distinction in a special ceremony, naming retired Maj. Gen. Bennett C. Landreneau as its 2025 honoree.

Hurricane Preparedness Week reminds everyone to plan ahead

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 2, 2025
Hurricane season officially begins June 1, and now is the time to get ready for potential storms. Hurricane Preparedness Week, observed May 4 to 10, is a reminder for Louisiana residents to review their emergency plans, strengthen their homes and prepare their families before a major storm arrives.
Caladiums are useful for adding a splash of color to shady locations. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

Caladiums are useful for adding a splash of color to shady locations. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

Don’t feel limited by shade in the garden

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 2, 2025
If you have a lot of shade in your garden, you might feel a bit left out as a gardener. While others have a wide array of vibrantly hued, sun-loving plants to choose from, you’re left with a much shorter list of options that can feel limiting.

Local vote on carbon capture fails

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, May 2, 2025
A bill that would have let parishes vote on whether to have carbon sequestration wells in their areas failed in a 6-10 vote Tuesday in a state House committee.
Sen. Regina Barrow proposed a bill to protect children at early learning centers. (Photo courtesy of the Louisiana Senate)

Sen. Regina Barrow proposed a bill to protect children at early learning centers. (Photo courtesy of the Louisiana Senate)

Lawmakers clamp down on child abuse at early learning centers

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Monday, April 28, 2025
The Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee advanced legislation this week aimed at closing gaps in child abuse investigations at early learning centers.