State

In search of a patient joker

I don’t know who Mr. Janin was. All I know about him is that he lived in St. Martin Parish in the 1850s, was a practical joker, and was a very patient man.
The evidence is in two newspaper reports.

Crotons, a tropical fall plant

Fall conjures thoughts of gorgeous landscapes dressed with the colors of the season: yellow, orange and red. During the fall holidays, there are a couple of traditional plants you may see used to create festive décor for our homes.

T-day dinner up $11

The grocery tab for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner in Louisiana will run about $11 higher than in 2020 — but it will still fall below the national average, according to an LSU AgCenter survey.

Can you force beauty?

There are those who say you cannot force beauty — but I beg to differ.

Acadia Parish CFA Philanthropy Award honorees recognized

CROWLEY — Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announce the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for Acadia Parish are Dr. Cason and Isabella L. de la Houssaye.