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Bright yellow flower clusters on long stems make the flowers of ligularia an excellent cut flower plant. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Bright yellow flower clusters on long stems make the flowers of ligularia an excellent cut flower plant. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

Tractor seat plant brings color to fall, winter landscapes

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 17, 2021
If you are looking to add a splash of bright color to shaded areas in the fall and early winter, ligularia is an excellent choice. Many people commonly refer to it as tractor seat plant, as the shape of the leaf resembles one.

State jobless rate hits 5.1%

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 17, 2021
Preliminary data for November released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows the state continues to recover from both COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida. The November seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 5.1% shows a decline both over the month and over the year. The rate dropped 0.

Wreaths Across America ceremonies planned Saturday

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs will hold Wreaths Across America ceremonies at Louisiana’s state-run veterans cemeteries on Saturday. Ceremonies are held annually on Dec.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2021 Outstanding Graduates are, from left: Wade Johnson, College of Liberal Arts; Jase Mayorga, College of Engineering; Noe Fernandez, University College; Overall Outstanding Graduate Tyler Francis, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration; Grace Marks, College of the Arts; Taylor Montoucet, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions; Bailey Austin, College of Education; and Sydney Boudreaux, Ray P. Authement College of Sciences. (Photo by Rache

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall 2021 Outstanding Graduates are, from left: Wade Johnson, College of Liberal Arts; Jase Mayorga, College of Engineering; Noe Fernandez, University College; Overall Outstanding Graduate Tyler Francis, B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration; Grace Marks, College of the Arts; Taylor Montoucet, College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions; Bailey Austin, College of Education; and Sydney Boudreaux, Ray P. Authement College of Sciences. (Photo by Rache

Parish students among UL Lafayette outstanding graduates

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Tyler Francis is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Outstanding Graduate. Francis is among eight award finalists who will be recognized Friday and Saturday during Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies.
ShiShi Gashira camellia flowers make a beautiful display. They feature pink double flowers with yellow centers. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

ShiShi Gashira camellia flowers make a beautiful display. They feature pink double flowers with yellow centers. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)

ShiShi Gashira makes winter landscapes come to life

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 10, 2021
If you’ve noticed the sudden explosion of beautiful rose-pink flowers dotting the landscapes these past few weeks, you have witnessed one of the top-performing shrubs for Louisiana landscapes: ShiShi Gashira.

Cleco offers holiday electrical safety tips

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 10, 2021
With the holiday season underway, Cleco is reminding customers to celebrate safely by taking the necessary precautions when installing electrical decorations.

Climate researchers funded $5.4M to study extreme weather impacts

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 10, 2021
Earth’s climate is changing, and those changes have been identified as a threat to U.S. national security. To gather the latest, most critical data to address these challenges, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, has awarded climate researchers $5.

Louisiana Young Heroes program calls for nominations

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 10, 2021
Louisiana Public Broadcasting is announcing the 27th annual Louisiana Young Heroes program and the statewide call for nominations of students to be recognized as Louisiana Young Heroes in 2022.
The Hilliard Art Museum has released a new 200-page book celebrating the work of A. Hays Town, titled A. Hays Town and the Architectural Image of Louisiana, written by Carol McMichael Reese, Favrot professor in the Tulane School of Architecture.

The Hilliard Art Museum has released a new 200-page book celebrating the work of A. Hays Town, titled A. Hays Town and the Architectural Image of Louisiana, written by Carol McMichael Reese, Favrot professor in the Tulane School of Architecture.

Hilliard Art Museum releases new A. Hays Town book

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 10, 2021
LAFAYETTE — The Hilliard Art Museum has released a new 200-page book celebrating the work of A. Hays Town, titled A. Hays Town and the Architectural Image of Louisiana, written by Carol McMichael Reese, Favrot professor in the Tulane School of Architecture.
Pollinators like this bee enjoy roses. (Photos by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Pollinators like this bee enjoy roses. (Photos by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Stop and smell the roses this fall

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, December 3, 2021
If you’ve been keeping up with your roses, you took care of fertilizing and trimming them in late summer during August or, at the latest, September. Undoubtedly, your repeat-blooming roses like Knockout and Louisiana Super Plant drift roses are looking gorgeous right now.