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Wild Neighbors

Wild Neighbors

Wild Neighbors

Most gardeners have heard the advice by now. Plant native plants.It has become something of a golden rule for anyone hoping to help pollinators and wildlife.
The Alligator

The Alligator

The Alligator

Okay, my Swampies, we’re gonna get right down to brass tackies. I love festivals. I mean, I really LOVE festivals. There’s so much great food, so many drinks to try, so much music to soak up, so many people to meet.
The Scoop

The Scoop

The Scoop

Eastern Heights Water System on Hwy 1054 South from Hwy 16 to Vicari Road; Including Connecting roads/ streets: Saragusa Road, Clement Road, Alexander Road, Toney Road, Golf Course Road, N. Populis and S. Populis.On April 06, 2026, weather storms caused a break to a 4” water main.

Spring Garden Day and Plant Sale

The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station will host its fifth annual Spring Garden Day and Plant Sale on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 7:30am to noon at the station located at 21549 Old Covington Highway, Hammond, LA 70403.
Massive Fraud in Federal Drug Pricing Program

Massive Fraud in Federal Drug Pricing Program

Massive Fraud in Federal Drug Pricing Program

Investigative journalist Nick Shirley created a nationwide sensation when he uncovered $110 million in suspicious government payments to daycare centers operated by Somali-Americans in Minnesota in “one day alone.”This successful effort to fight fraud received praise from the Trump administration.
When Everything Makes Us Angry

When Everything Makes Us Angry

When Everything Makes Us Angry

PART 1 of 3 When anger becomes the default Lately, I’ve found myself noticing something that I can't quite shake. And if I’m being honest, it doesn’t just concern me. It saddens me.Because I'm starting to wonder what it’s doing to us.
A Message from Robby Miller

A Message from Robby Miller

A Message from Robby Miller

I love this time of year! After the gray of winter, it’s been so enjoyable to see how Mother Nature is showering us with blooms this spring! As I drive around the parish, I can see that our residents and business owners agree, and it shows in your yards and landscapes!