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LSU lists honor students

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 30, 2022
LSU December 2022 Dean’s List Acadia Parish College of Agriculture: Andrew Habetz, Rayne. College of Art and Design: Abram Wesley Broussard, Crowley. College of Engineering: Joseph Michael Dupre, Iota; Anna Claire Morgan, Crowley.
When cleaning up container plants, consider reusing soil for reuse or filling holes. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

When cleaning up container plants, consider reusing soil for reuse or filling holes. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Can you reuse your potting soil?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 30, 2022
It’s not a bad idea to be conservative. Whether we are talking about environmental conservation or being fiscally conservative, as gardeners, there are decisions we can make to conserve money and resources. One such way is reusing potting soil.
Jack Montoucet, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was guest speaker of the Crowley Lions Club. Montoucet outlined a number of improvements initiated during his seven years at the helm of the department. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post Signal)

Jack Montoucet, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was guest speaker of the Crowley Lions Club. Montoucet outlined a number of improvements initiated during his seven years at the helm of the department. (Photo by Steve Bandy/Crowley Post Signal)

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Montoucet tells progress of LDWF during tenure

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
After a stint as a state representative, Jack Montoucet has served seven years as the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Dating back to his years in the House, Montoucet has visited the Crowley Lions Club on numerous occasions as guest speaker.
Cool-season annuals such as pansies, kale and foxglove grow well in the winter and can tolerate temperatures in the lower 20s. (Photo by Bob Mirabello/LSU AgCenter)

Cool-season annuals such as pansies, kale and foxglove grow well in the winter and can tolerate temperatures in the lower 20s. (Photo by Bob Mirabello/LSU AgCenter)

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Winter is planning, planting, maintenance time

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Luckily, we’ve gotten a reprieve from cutting grass and the extreme, hot weather. Time to put away the mowers and weed trimmers. The winter months provide us an opportunity to focus on landscape planning, planting and maintenance.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards gives his annual end-of-year press conference at the Governor’s Mansion. (Photo by Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards gives his annual end-of-year press conference at the Governor’s Mansion. (Photo by Piper Hutchinson/Louisiana Illuminator)

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Edwards to seek exceptions for rape, incest in Louisiana’s abortion ban 

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced at his annual end of year press conference Monday that he will ask legislators to add exceptions for rape and incest to Louisiana’s abortion ban.

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Was cane syrup the best Christmas buy?

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 16, 2022
Last-minute Christmas shoppers looking for bargains are nothing new, and merchants have accommodated them for a long time.
Norfolk Island pines can be found at many garden centers, florist shops and grocery stores this time of year. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Norfolk Island pines can be found at many garden centers, florist shops and grocery stores this time of year. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Island holiday year round

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 16, 2022
It can stay pretty warm here in Louisiana during the winter months, and with temperatures in the upper 80s this whole week, it can feel like island time while the rest of the country experiences cooler temperatures.
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles will hold its monthly Legacy Series featuring The Legacy of Doris Leon (D.L.) Menard, one of the most influenti

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles will hold its monthly Legacy Series featuring The Legacy of Doris Leon (D.L.) Menard, one of the most influenti

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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Legacy Series features D.L. Menard

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, December 16, 2022
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles will hold its monthly Legacy Series featuring The Legacy of Doris Leon (D.L.) Menard, one of the most influential musicians in contemporary Cajun music. Guest artists joining this month’s event include Reggie Matte, Terry Huval and Luke Huval.
Dr. Kristi L. Anderson is UL Lafayette’s new chief strategy officer. She is the first person to hold the newly created position. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Dr. Kristi L. Anderson is UL Lafayette’s new chief strategy officer. She is the first person to hold the newly created position. (Photo by Doug Dugas / University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

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Experienced health care leader is UL Lafayette’s new chief strategy officer

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Dr. Kristi L. Anderson, an experienced health care leader, researcher and educator, is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s chief strategy officer. Anderson is the first person to hold the newly created position.

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Constitutional amendments pass

Rebecca Chaisson
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Voters passed three constitutional amendments in Saturday’s election. Amendment 1 passed with 73% of the 428,485 votes cast in the state. The amendment requires U.S. citizenship to register and vote in Louisiana. The amendment also passed with 69% of the St.