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Elizabeth Robinson started a violence prevention group in Baton Rouge after her son Lewis was shot and killed. Courtesy of Elizabeth Robinson

Elizabeth Robinson started a violence prevention group in Baton Rouge after her son Lewis was shot and killed. Courtesy of Elizabeth Robinson

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Louisiana struggles to solve murders as homicide rates rise

Lara Nicholson, Zane Piontek, Brea Rougeau and Jada Hemsley / LSU Manship School News Service
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Chlanda Gibson was in her bed last April when she heard loud pops outside her window. She had fallen asleep while waiting for her son, 17-year-old Roddrick Cook, to come home after going out with friends.

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Omicron variant, other factors decimate blood supply

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
A national blood shortage is further stressing the nation’s fragile health care system. Vitalant, which services about 900 hospitals across 28 states, including 23 across 21 Louisiana parishes, is experiencing an historic, two-year low blood supply.

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Edwards announces mortgage relief program

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards announce the launch of the Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Fund, a federally funded relief program for homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19 who are behind on their mortgages and at risk of foreclosure.
Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne represents the governor on the Revenue Estimating Committee. (Photo by Elizabeth Garner/LSU Manship School News Service)

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne represents the governor on the Revenue Estimating Committee. (Photo by Elizabeth Garner/LSU Manship School News Service)

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Louisiana to have $1.6B more to spend in upcoming session

Piper Hutchinson / LSU Manship School News Service
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Louisiana will have an additional $1.6 billion to spend over the next year and a half after a state panel approved new revenue projections Tuesday.
When pruning trees, work with their natural form. Do not butcher trees as has been done to these crape myrtles. (LSU AgCenter file photo by Dan Gill)

When pruning trees, work with their natural form. Do not butcher trees as has been done to these crape myrtles. (LSU AgCenter file photo by Dan Gill)

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The great crape myrtle controversies

Heather Kirk-Ballard / LSU AgCenter horticulturist
Friday, January 7, 2022
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are one of the most controversial and often-discussed ornamental plants among gardeners, landscapers, conservationists, naturalists, growers, researchers and educators. How did the crape myrtle become such a hot topic for discussion?
Barry Labruzzo’s shrimp boat that he and Justin Smith use for trips of up to five days. (Photo by Joe Rizzo/LSU Manship School News Service)

Barry Labruzzo’s shrimp boat that he and Justin Smith use for trips of up to five days. (Photo by Joe Rizzo/LSU Manship School News Service)

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Northern Gulf faces climate crisis

JoeRizzo, Joey Bullard and Michael Sanders / LSU Manship School News Service
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
As Hurricane Ida rapidly grew in strength, crabbers Stacia Johnson and Justin Smith were left with just three days to relocate their $100,000 supply of crab traps.

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LSU sets record in awarding 1,971 degrees

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
BATON ROUGE – LSU recognized 1,971 graduates at the university’s 306th commencement exercises on Dec. 17. The 1,971 degrees awarded is a new record for LSU’s fall graduation.
Barry Labruzzo’s shrimp boat that he and Justin Smith use for trips of up to five days. (Photo by Joe Rizzo/LSU Manship School News Service)

Barry Labruzzo’s shrimp boat that he and Justin Smith use for trips of up to five days. (Photo by Joe Rizzo/LSU Manship School News Service)

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Northern Gulf threaten by climate change

Joe Rizzo, Joey Bullard and Michael Sanders / LSU Manship School News Service
Thursday, December 23, 2021
As Hurricane Ida rapidly grew in strength, crabbers Stacia Johnson and Justin Smith were left with just three days to relocate their $100,000 supply of crab traps.