Agriculture/Hunting/Fishing/Waterfront
BENJAMIN'S GARDEN JOURNAL: Bermuda grass commonly infests weakened St. Augustine grass
AMITE--For a homeowner there is no immediate gratification for taking out Bermuda grass in St. Augustine grass. Using non-selective herbicides like glyphosate (Roundup, Eraser, Hi-Yield etc.) the...
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SAFE BOATING: Tips to stay safe and sober on the Louisiana waterfront
NEW ORLEANS--Louisiana is once again participating in the national "Safe Boating Week" that is scheduled for May 18-24 and signifies the beginning of the spring and summer boating season. The Loui...
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INDEPENDENCE--State Rep. Chris Broadwater R-Hammond, speaks at the Independence town council Feb. 20. Photo by Mark Mathes.
Splash Park to be built near new Independence Farmers Market north of train station
INDEPENDENCE—The Splash Pool Park planned near the Independence Branch Library will now be located immediately north of the Police Station/train station in Festival Park. Kids and families should ...
May 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Louisiana Saltwater Series
SALTWATER SERIES: 94 redfish landed at Lafitte. On to Port Fourchon June 8
LAFITTE--The third event of the LASS Redfish Series was held at Seaway Marina in Lafitte on May 4. Despite a dreary week of thunderstorms, high winds, and a cold front that followed, 52 teams disp...
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CAMPS Sessions for kids 12-16 on hunting, fishing, boating in June, July in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE--The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is sponsoring two summer day camps for children 12 to 16 years old at the Waddill Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge thi...
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Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board Special Meeting Agenda May 15
Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board Special Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:00 p.m. UNO Advanced Technology Center 2021 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 310 New Orleans, Louisiana...
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4 volunteers honored for Wildlife and Fisheries Education programs
Four volunteers were honored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Education Section at the May 2 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting. Pete LeRoy, Kimberly Cedars, ...
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FISHING: Save the date for Independence Firemen's Bass Tournament, Sept. 21, North Pass
INDEPENDENCE-The 1st Annual Firemen's Bass Tournament benefitting the Independence Fire Department will be Saturday, Sept. 21, according to firefighters Chris McKinney and Eric Anthony, some of th...
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LIGO: Livingston Observatory hosts free science program May 18
LIVINGSTON--LIGO Livingston Observatory is hosting Get Inspired at LIGO Science Education Center in Livingston, on Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit LIGO in May and discover answers to the...
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GOVERNMENT: Vitter urges control of flood insurance costs
WASHINGTON--U.S. Sen. David Vitter spoke May 9 on the U.S. Senate floor about the need to prevent potentially drastic increases in flood insurance rates. Flood insurance rates are likely to increa...
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EPA lead certification course offered for contractors who do repairs, renovation at LSU AgCenter May 23
BATON ROUGE – The LSU AgCenter LaHouse Resource Center will host a Lead Certified Renovator Training course on Thursday, May 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “In addition to helping build healthy ...
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ALLEN OWINGS ON GARDENING: Rose of Sharon adds to summer landscapes, Aphrodite named a Louisiana Super Plant
HAMMOND – Althea goes by the scientific name of Hibiscus syriacus. When they look at althea, most gardeners are reminded of the hibiscus family, to which this popular, Southern heritage plant belo...
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