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Sweet pea is a cool-season annual that blooms in spring. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

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Flowering vines for La. landscapes

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist

Thursday, April 14, 2022

There are many plant materials available for us to use when designing a landscape or garden. We can choose from trees, shrubs, cool- and warm-season annuals, perennials and ground covers. And let’s not forget about vines — an element of landscapes that too often is overlooked.

Rep. Rhonda Butler

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Butler elected to Rural Caucus secretary-treasurer position

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Rep. Rhonda Butler, R-Ville Platte, has been elected by members of the Louisiana Legislative Rural Caucus to serve as secretary-treasurer for 2022. “It’s my pleasure to serve as Rural Caucus secretary-treasurer,” Butler said.

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State’s unclaimed property program receives national award

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

BATON ROUGE — During the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization (UPPO) annual conference, Louisiana’s Unclaimed Property Program was awarded the prestigious UPPO Members’ Choice Unclaimed Property State of the Year Award.

The Louisiana survey showed the percentage of residents who think the state is headed in the right direction is at the lowest level since 2004.

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Survey: Most Louisiana residents think state heading in wrong direction

Piper Hutchinson / LSU Manship School News Service

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

For the first time since 2016, a majority of Louisiana residents believe the state is heading in the wrong direction.

Peggy Martin roses at Peggy Martin’s house. (Photo provided by Pierre Bouchee and Jan Pesses/St. Tammany Parish Master Gardeners Association)

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The Peggy Martin rose has a unique Louisiana story

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist

Friday, April 8, 2022

Peggy Martin roses are in their prime right now. If you’ve spotted the profuse, deep pink bloomers climbing on trellises or fences this spring, you’ve seen one of the most beautiful, easy-care roses of the South.

A scene from “Louisiana Law” that airs Saturdays. (Submitted photo)

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‘Louisiana Law’ features state’s wildlife agents

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, April 8, 2022

“Louisiana Law” follows the men and women of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as they patrol one of the most geographically diverse states in the U.S.

Ronald Greene, a 49-year-old Black man from Monroe, died in 2019 after a car crash and being beaten by State Police troopers. (Louisiana State Police Bodycam video via the Associated Press.)

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Prosecutor considering charges for troopers in Ronald Greene’s death

Piper Hutchinson / LSU Manship School News Service

Friday, April 8, 2022

Third District Attorney John Belton told a House committee Thursday that he will convene a grand jury to consider charges against the state troopers involved in the death of Ronald Greene.

The Boiled Crawfish Louisiana iris is a gorgeous burgundy and yellow selection. (Photo by Ashley Edwards/LSU AgCenter )

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Louisiana iris named spring 2022 Louisiana Super Plant

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist

Friday, April 1, 2022

The Louisiana iris (Iris spp.) has been named the spring 2022 Louisiana Super Plant selection by the LSU AgCenter. It comes as no surprise to Louisianians that this native beauty is worthy of this title.

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Cassidy introduces bill to protect Louisiana crawfish industry

Harlan Kirgan

Thursday, March 31, 2022

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D., (R-LA), Jon Tester (D-MT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and John Thune (R-SD) on Wednesday introduced the China Trade Cheating Restitution Act, which would direct Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to pay $38.

Sen. Cleo Fields said the dispute over the boundaries of the state’s six congressional districts are likely to be settled in court. (Photo by Piper Hutchinson/LSU Manship School News Service)

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Legislators make history in congressional map veto override

Piper Hutchinson / LSU Manship School News Service

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Both chambers of the Legislature voted to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto of congressional maps that did not include a second majority Black district. The vote was mostly along party lines.