Spring is here along with the fever to get outdoors! This time of year brings a great opportunity for families to be physically active together outside. Being physically active on a regular basis brings a wealth of health benefits. We can benefit both physically and mentally from being active.
FIGURE 1. Soybean acres in Louisiana from 2006 – 2025 according to USDA-NASS.
David Moseley, LSU AgCenter Soybean SpecialistThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates Louisiana farmers will plant 1.05 million acres of soybean in 2025. This estimate is down 5% from 2024.
By, Trey Iles The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) approved a Declaration of Emergency (DE) and Notice of Intent (NOI) to expand the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Control Area in northeast central Louisiana beginning May 1.
On behalf of the Jonesville Woman's Club, congratulations to all the winners in the Miss Catahahoula Pageant. All of the young ladies were beautiful.Also, thanks to Roxie Coleman Dill for directing the pageant. Last but not least, Bro. Terry Gladpell was awesome as MC.
Louisiana residents will need a REAL ID to board an airplane starting May 2025
Tr anspor t a t ion Security Administration— Do you have a star on your Louisiana driver’s license? If not, there’s still time to get your REAL ID-compliant driver’s license with that star on it. But it’s better to get it sooner, rather than later.
(The Center Square) − Louisiana state agencies have begun the process of submitting budget requests for fiscal year 2026.The Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting $102.2 million, with 59% coming from federal funds and 17% from the state general fund.
Concordia Parish Library announces upcoming events.SNAP: On Tuesday, April 8th beginning 11:00 AM and ending 1:00 PM at the Ferriday Library --- the Concordia Parish Library is bringing Lisa Robinson, who will advise patrons on SNAP assistance.
HARRISONBURG HIGH SCHOOL FBLA club pictured above.
Harrisonburg High School’s (HHS) FBLA Club had a great time at state conference in Lafayette.The Jr High and High Schoolers competed against every club in Louisiana and came away with several wins.HHS also had five students qualify for nationals in Anaheim, California.