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By Harlan Kirgan
The Eunice News

McNeese State University conferred degrees on 537 graduates during two ceremonies for the university’s 161st commencement Dec. 8 in McNeese’s Legacy Center.

The band schedule for the inaugural Mardi Gras Celebration in Bastrop, Texas, has been announced, according to the Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission.
The following is the schedule for Saturday, Feb. 3:

As we approach the year’s end, take a moment to think about the past gardening season. Louisiana gardeners experienced challenges from late spring freezes to a severe summer drought and scorching heat.

Members of the Louisiana Delegation led by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.

By Olivia McClure
omcclure@agcenter.lsu.edu
GUEYDAN — In the late 1980s, a group of 4-H Junior Leaders in Vermilion Parish was itching to do something fun for a summer club activity.

In a year defined by resilience and unwavering dedication, the Louisiana National Guard reflects on its pivotal role in responding to emergencies, honoring service, and the auspicious ceremonies that marked the endeavors of deployed units.

When the calendar flips to from December to January, many people set goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. A number of those resolutions involve nutrition, exercise and mental health.

On Jan. 11, 2016, the same day he was sworn into office, John Bel Edwards received his first briefing as governor about a weather-related disaster headed for Louisiana.

Each year, the National Garden Bureau designates a specific plant to celebrate each year. The goal is to promote awareness, education and appreciation for that particular plant — and this year, one of the selections is amaryllis.