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Locals appointed by governor

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced on Friday his appointments to the following Louisiana boards and commissions.

LSU reveals keys to successful crisis communication

Louisiana experiences extreme weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flood, drought and even freezes. With rising temperatures, extreme events may occur more frequently and with greater intensity in the future.

Tips for gardening in the heat

Summer can be a tough for plants. Heat and high humidity often lead to an increase in disease and insect pressures. Despite the increased stress, many plants are still performing well — and summer can be a productive month for us as gardeners. Throughout the U.S.

Call for rails took time for an answer

The steamboat opened the bayous of south Louisiana and helped bring prosperity to the communities alongside them, but by the middle 1800s the romance of a ride on a steamer and the convenience of shipping crops on them began to be challenged by pragmatic leaders who argued for the speed and...

Record low jobless rate in La.

Louisiana reached its lowest unemployment rate ever recorded with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting today the state’s seasonally adjusted rate is 3.8%. The seasonally adjusted number of employed also set an all-time record growing by almost 4,000 individuals in June.

Johnson issues statement on re-election to House seat

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Bossier, was unopposed during qualifying that ended Friday. Johnson is to serve a fourth term representing the 4th Congressional District.

Create a ‘florgeous’ garden with blooming tropicals

Blooming tropicals are a gorgeous addition to the summer garden, and with so many to choose from, you can create a tropical oasis in your landscape. Thanks to our semi-tropical climate, we can add many of these to our landscapes and patios and enjoy the beauty they provide.

LSU oceanographer develops new model to better predict barrier islands retreat

Barrier islands protect the coastline from storms, storm surge, waves and flooding. They can act as a buffer between the ocean and beachfront property. As sea level rises, barrier islands retreat, or move closer toward the shore, which diminishes the buffer and protection.

New, improved Sam Houston Jones State Park reopens

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, Louisiana State Parks, and elaected officials officially re-opened the new and improved Sam Houston Jones State Park. The park began a phased re-opening on Memorial Day, May 30, with the opening of day use visitation.

Louisiana launches new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has launched the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — the new 3-digit number that replaces the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to make it easier for people to receive assistance during a mental health crisis.