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West Nile cases surface

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 26, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) has confirmed one human case of the potentially deadly neuroinvasive West Nile disease in Acadiana (Region 4). This is the first reported case in Acadiana since 2018.
Swamp milkweed (A. incarnata) is an excellent native milkweed for monarch butterflies. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Swamp milkweed (A. incarnata) is an excellent native milkweed for monarch butterflies. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Monarch mayday: Send in the natives

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, August 26, 2022
The monarch butterfly has been listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature on its Red List of Threatened Species.

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$25M distributed for mortgage assistance in La.

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The state of Louisiana has distributed $25.4 million in mortgage assistance to 2,769 homeowners through the Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Fund, a federally funded relief program for homeowners financially affected by COVID-19 who are behind on their mortgages and at risk of foreclosure.
Pomegranates produce hundreds of seeds encased in an edible membrane that produces a delicious juice. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Pomegranates produce hundreds of seeds encased in an edible membrane that produces a delicious juice. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

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Black-eyed peas and cabbage are not the only foods that bring luck

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, August 19, 2022
Pomegranates are unique fruits whose origins have been traced to Persia. Native to Iran through northern India, they are grown around the world today. The fruit is considered sacred and is believed to provide abundance, fertility and even luck.

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UL Lafayette among top 100 public research universities in U.S.

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 19, 2022
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has taken its place among the nation’s top 100 public research universities. Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Lafayette president, made the announcement Wednesday during the annual State of the University address.
UL Lafayette’s College of Engineering will expand its footprint on campus with construction of a 70,000-square-foot academic building that will be situated near its other two buildings – Madison and Rougeou halls. (Submitted rendering)

UL Lafayette’s College of Engineering will expand its footprint on campus with construction of a 70,000-square-foot academic building that will be situated near its other two buildings – Madison and Rougeou halls. (Submitted rendering)

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UL Lafayette College of Engineering to get new building

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 19, 2022
State funding paves way for new College of Engineering building at UL Lafayette The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is laying the groundwork for construction of a 70,000-square-foot building for its College of Engineering that will provide for enhanced instruction, and improved research and...

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Tri-Parish LSU grads listed

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
LSU awarded 919 degrees during the university’s summer commencement exercise on Friday, Aug. 12, and set new records for the most degrees awarded to African American and Hispanic students.