State

Louisiana prison officials push for air conditioning after fighting lawsuit

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The head of Louisiana’s prison system is pushing state lawmakers for funding to install air conditioning at its facilities statewide to make it easier to retain correctional officers. None of the seven prisons in the system have air conditioning for prisoner dormitories.

Barksdale airman sues over COVID exemption

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
By Victor Skinner The Center Square A senior airman stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base is suing over the Biden administration’s military COVID-19 vaccination mandate after officials denied her religious exemption. Senior Airman Faith Crocker filed a lawsuit Monday in the U.
Coffee grounds and eggshells are excellent kitchen scraps to compost for use in the garden. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Coffee grounds and eggshells are excellent kitchen scraps to compost for use in the garden. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Fertilizing on a budget

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 18, 2022
Fertilizer prices spiked in U.S. markets in late 2021. Now, as we are getting ready for spring planting, the price of fertilizer continues to skyrocket. Farmers and even home gardeners are feeling the pinch and looking for alternative ways to provide nutrients for their gardens.
Jeremy Alford

Jeremy Alford

Newspapers have a busy session, too

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Louisiana Press Association’s new lobbying team is facing a regular session that will take aim at a vital component of the newspaper business — advertising revenue.
Gov. John Bel Edwards laid out his legislative priorities on Monday in an address to the Legislature. (Photo by Alex Tirado/LSU Manship School News Service)

Gov. John Bel Edwards laid out his legislative priorities on Monday in an address to the Legislature. (Photo by Alex Tirado/LSU Manship School News Service)

Edwards to let public health emergency expire

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Just over two years after the first COVID death in Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Monday that the public health emergency will expire on Wednesday, crediting the availability of vaccines, antivirals and quality masks.

Edwards’ text messages on Ronald Greene’s death sought

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 11, 2022
State lawmakers on a special committee investigating allegations of a coverup in the 2019 death of a Black motorist in State Police custody want to know more about trooper cellphones that were “sanitized” or wiped clean of data and more recent text messages sent to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Stock is a fragrant cottage flower commonly used in flower arrangements for their gorgeous blooms and clove-like scent. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Stock is a fragrant cottage flower commonly used in flower arrangements for their gorgeous blooms and clove-like scent. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

‘Scentsational’ flowers for spring

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, March 11, 2022
The garden can rouse each of the senses. We can enjoy the beautiful colors, the sounds of wildlife, the texture of the plants, the taste of fruits, herbs and vegetables, and of course, the delightful fragrance of many flowers and plants’ foliage.