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Insurance dominates new laws for 2023

Greg LaRose / Louisiana Illuminator
Friday, January 6, 2023
Following three major hurricanes in two years, the Louisiana Legislature made changes to state law to assist property owners with damage claims in the aftermath of a storm. Some updates also give insurers an opportunity to cover their risk.   These and other new state laws took effect Jan. 1.
Louisiana’s “Celebration Riverboat”, winner of the 2023 Showmanship Award, cruises the streets of Pasadena, California, during the 134th Rose Parade with Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser at the helm. (Submitted photo)

Louisiana’s “Celebration Riverboat”, winner of the 2023 Showmanship Award, cruises the streets of Pasadena, California, during the 134th Rose Parade with Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser at the helm. (Submitted photo)

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‘Celebration Riverboat’ wins Showmanship Award at parade

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 6, 2023
Louisiana Office of Tourism, under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, won the 2023 Showmanship Award during the 134th Rose Parade® in Pasadena, California, for the “Celebration Riverboat” float.

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DASH Diet ranked as one of the best diets ever developed

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
As millions around the world aim to have a healthier new year, U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Diets rankings to assist people in making informed decisions about how to achieve those health goals.

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LSU lists honor students

Harlan Kirgan
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?

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
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

Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal
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

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
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 

Piper Hutchinson / Louisiana Illuminator
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?

Jim Bradshaw
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

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
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.