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In-person sugarcane field day returns with new varieties, more

By V. Todd Miller vtmiller@agcenter.lsu.edu ST. GABRIEL — Two newly released sugarcane varieties took center stage at the LSU AgCenter Sugar Research Station’s first live field day since 2019 after the coronavirus pandemic forced a virtual version last year.

PSC working to strengthen the power grid

Commissioner Mike Francis has issued the following press release to inform the residents of Louisiana of the inner workings of the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The PSC does great work but (un)fortunately it can be considered great night time reading for most.

UL Lafayette Summer Commencement set for Aug. 6 at Cajundome

LAFAYETTE — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will confer undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees on Friday, Aug. 6, during Summer 2021 Commencement. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Cajundome. Health and safety will be a focus.

Air cargo facility to locate at Lake Charles airport

Shot At A Million winners named

Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Health announced the third winners of the Shot At A Million COVID-19 campaign.

Your crape myrtle questions answered

There’s a lot going on with crape myrtles this summer. I’ve gotten quite a few calls about these highly prized ornamental trees of the South. With all of the rain that we have had over the past month, we have already surpassed our annual average rainfall and we are only halfway through the year.

DeVillier pitches Constitutional amendments

Constitutional amendments to be voted on in October may alter the course of the state budget and streamline the collection of sales taxes. State Rep. Phillip DeVillier said in speaking to the Eunice Rotary Club that three changes proposed to the state Constitution are encouraging.

No shot mandate for LSU

Although state health officials have approved student vaccine mandates at four private colleges, LSU and the University of Louisiana System do not plan to seek a similar mandate until federal regulators fully approve the COVID-19 vaccines now being distributed.

Cleco warns customers to beware of fraudulent phone calls

Scammers are targeting Cleco customers again, and the company wants customers to know the signs to protect themselves.

French, Spanish teacher welcomed to Louisiana

The Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) and the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) welcomed 80 teachers from around the world this week to work in Louisiana public schools starting in the 2021-2022 school year.