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Case, a 4-year-old corgi from Vermilion Parish, is winner of the AFBF People’s Choice Pup social media contest. (Submitted photo)

Case, a 4-year-old corgi from Vermilion Parish, is winner of the AFBF People’s Choice Pup social media contest. (Submitted photo)

Vermilion Parish Corgi wins People’s Choice Pup at Farm Bureau Convention

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
It was the best Case scenario for one Louisiana farm dog at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention. Case, a 4-year-old corgi from Vermilion Parish, is winner of the AFBF People’s Choice Pup social media contest.

Autism indicator available on Louisiana identification cards

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Eligible residents can now request to have an “Autism” indicator added to their Louisiana identification card. Qualified applicants include any person diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by a qualified medical or mental health professional.
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist When gardeners think of micro gardens, they may think of micro greens — but micro gardening is so much more than that. Shrinking lot sizes and growing urban sprawls are leaving less room for vegetation, and that raises a challenge for both urban and suburban gardeners. They will have to grow to meet these changes. Micro gardening is a method of gardening that is ideal for those with limited or nontraditional spaces to plant and grow vegetables, fruit

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist When gardeners think of micro gardens, they may think of micro greens — but micro gardening is so much more than that. Shrinking lot sizes and growing urban sprawls are leaving less room for vegetation, and that raises a challenge for both urban and suburban gardeners. They will have to grow to meet these changes. Micro gardening is a method of gardening that is ideal for those with limited or nontraditional spaces to plant and grow vegetables, fruit

Smaller spaces call for micro gardens

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 6, 2023
When gardeners think of micro gardens, they may think of micro greens — but micro gardening is so much more than that. Shrinking lot sizes and growing urban sprawls are leaving less room for vegetation, and that raises a challenge for both urban and suburban gardeners.

Abbeville police starting pay raised to $40,000 a year

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, January 6, 2023
Since taking office as Abbeville chief of police last summer, Mike Hardy has worked every avenue to recruit new officers. With the approval of the new budget, city officials have given Hardy a big recruiting pitch of $40,000 starting salary for officers.

Insurance dominates new laws for 2023

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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)

‘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.

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.

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)

Can you reuse your potting soil?

Harlan Kirgan
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)

Montoucet tells progress of LDWF during tenure

Harlan Kirgan
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.