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LSU to require masks, not vaccinations

LSU said Wednesday that it will encourage but not require the 40,000 students on its campuses across the state to be vaccinated against the coronavirus before attending fall classes.

Atlantic hurricane season shows no signs of slowing

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is well underway, and atmospheric and oceanic conditions remain conducive for an above-average hurricane season, according to the annual mid-season update issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service.

Students do better with in-person teaching

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) released new data showing that in-person students significantly outperformed remote learners on the Spring 2021 LEAP Assessments.

Bodies of Opelousas, Lafayette men recovered after boating incident

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Sabine Parish on July 30. The bodies of Paul L. Murphy Jr., 46, of Opelousas, Joseph L. Sam Jr., 44, of Opelousas, James F.

Drawdown scheduled for Henderson Lake

Based on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recommendation, the St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to manage aquatic vegetation. The southern control structure gates will open on Aug. 2.

Rolling field day brings ag agencies together

Commodity field days are a normal summertime occurrence for LSU AgCenter agriculture agents and specialists, but a field day without growers is just different.

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