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Holidays bring families and friends together, but can also mean potential hazards for pets. Table foods, ornaments, and other holiday items can be harmful to cats and dogs. Every year veterinarians at the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital see an increase in a variety of digestive diseases during the holiday season.

Holidays bring families and friends together, but can also mean potential hazards for pets. Table foods, ornaments, and other holiday items can be harmful to cats and dogs. Every year veterinarians at the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital see an increase in a variety of digestive diseases during the holiday season.

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Keep your pets healthy and safe during the holidays

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Holidays bring families and friends together, but can also mean potential hazards for pets. Table foods, ornaments, and other holiday items can be harmful to cats and dogs.
Journaling can be an excellent way to practice gratitude.

Journaling can be an excellent way to practice gratitude.

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Gardening with gratitude

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist Scientific research has demonstrated that gratitude has many health benefits. According to Harvard Health, studies have shown that taking time to reflect on things we are thankful for has a positive association with personal wellbeing and health.
Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal

Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal

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Economist predicts bumpy economy

Steve Bandy / Crowley Post-Signal
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
“The next couple of years could be bumpy.” That’s how Dr. Gary Wagner, economist, wrapped up his presentation on Acadiana’s economic outlook at Thursday’s Quarterly Luncheon, hosted by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Cox. “Our main culprit right now is inflation,” he said.
Louisiana’s holiday float to appear in both the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

Louisiana’s holiday float to appear in both the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

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Rose Parade float riders feature former Shriners Hospital patient, 20 La. queens from around the state

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Louisiana will once again parade across the national stage during the holiday season, officially announcing floats and riders in both the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
Dr. Tina Stefanski

Dr. Tina Stefanski

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State’s flu rate leads nation

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Flu cases in Louisiana have risen to the highest point in five years, according to the Louisiana Department of Health, and a recent study by Walgreens also shows Louisiana has the highest flu rate in the country right now.

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Thanksgiving meal cheaper in Louisiana this year

Avery Davidson / Louisiana Farm Bureau
Friday, November 18, 2022
Inflation may be hitting grocery prices hard, but your dollar goes farther in Louisiana than in the rest of the country when it’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving. You’re also going to pay less for the classic Thanksgiving meal than last year.
Bulbs can be forced by providing the environmental conditions to encourage growth. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Bulbs can be forced by providing the environmental conditions to encourage growth. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

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Forcing bulbs for indoor winter flowers

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, November 18, 2022
The late winter months may lack color in the landscape, but with proper planning and a little effort, you can create an early spring indoors or make a beautiful gift by forcing your own succession of hardy bulbs. Bulbs are perennial plants that overwinter as fleshy, underground structures.

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Salvation Army Christmas event features Delafose

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 18, 2022
Join the Salvation Army to pass a good time to the music of Zydeco artist and performer Geno Delafose. Angels from the Angel Tree Program will be available for adoption. Bell ringers will be ringing the bells at the Red Kettle.