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LSU oceanographer develops new model to better predict barrier islands retreat

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 22, 2022
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.
One of the 10 newly constructed luxury cabins at Sam Houston Jones State Park. (Photo from Louisiana State Parks)

One of the 10 newly constructed luxury cabins at Sam Houston Jones State Park. (Photo from Louisiana State Parks)

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New, improved Sam Houston Jones State Park reopens

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 22, 2022
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.

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Louisiana launches new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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.
Monty, the retired State Fire Marshal K-9, dies. (Submitted photo)

Monty, the retired State Fire Marshal K-9, dies. (Submitted photo)

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Retired State Fire Marshal K-9 Monty dies

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
BThe State Fire Marshal’s Office is mourning the death of a retired K-9 officer following the discovery of an extensive tumor. Monty, a 12-year-old golden Labrador who joined the SFM in 2012, died peacefully July 5.
Peach Perfection has beautiful peach-pink flower clusters that are abundant in summer through fall. (Photo by Max McKeown/LSU AgCenter)

Peach Perfection has beautiful peach-pink flower clusters that are abundant in summer through fall. (Photo by Max McKeown/LSU AgCenter)

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Abelias are tough and beautiful

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, July 8, 2022
Flowering ornamental shrubs that require little to no effort are a prized possession of both homeowners and landscapers. One underutilized and under-appreciated flowering shrub is the abelia. Abelia is an evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub in the honeysuckle family.

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Price of July 4th cookout costing more than last year

Kevin Bessler / The Center Square 
Saturday, July 2, 2022
If you plan on holding a July 4 cookout this weekend, expect to pay a lot more than what you paid for last year’s meal. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation marketbasket survey, the overall cost for the Independence Day cookout is up 17%, or about $10 from last year.

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Surveillance finding mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, July 2, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has received reports of West Nile virus present in more than 175 mosquito pools this year, a number much higher than last year at this time, when 13 pools tested positive.
More than 150 Louisiana National Guardsmen from the 239th Military Police Company are honored and awarded the Louisiana War Cross during an official ceremony following their Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Training event in Baton Rouge on June 26. The 239th, headquartered in Carville, returned this past March following a nearly year-long deployment in support of Operations Spartan Shield and Inherent Resolve where they provided operational support across multiple countries resulting in the clearance of over 30,

More than 150 Louisiana National Guardsmen from the 239th Military Police Company are honored and awarded the Louisiana War Cross during an official ceremony following their Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Training event in Baton Rouge on June 26. The 239th, headquartered in Carville, returned this past March following a nearly year-long deployment in support of Operations Spartan Shield and Inherent Resolve where they provided operational support across multiple countries resulting in the clearance of over 30,

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Louisiana Guard’s military police  company honored after deployment

Staff Sgt. Noshoba Davis / Louisiana National Guard  Public Affairs Office
Saturday, July 2, 2022
More than 150 Louisiana National Guardsmen from the 239th Military Police Company were honored and awarded the Louisiana War Cross during an official ceremony following their Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Training event in Baton Rouge on June 26.

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He was neither fool nor fraud

Jim Bradshaw
Friday, June 24, 2022
Questions turned into consternation when a mysterious stranger tried to buy every square inch of public land in Cameron Parish in 1883.