LSU researchers receive $550,000 grant to help develop a better bug spray
LSU researchers have secured a $550,000 grant to work on creating an insect repellent that could reduce cases of malaria, Lyme disease, and West Nile. Chemical Engineering Professor Kerry Dooley says the project involves the use of nootkatone, a natural deterrent for many insects, but it's costly to buy to in its pure ...
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What you can egg-pect to pay for a dozen eggs this Easter
Egg-cellence news if you're planning on dying Easter eggs this year. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson said the prices have dropped significantly. Last year the southern average for a dozen eggs was $4.17, but this year it's $2.71. "Although they're starting to trend just a little bit higher, obvio...
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Bill that would give state police the power to arrest illegal immigrants advances
A Senate committee approves legislation that gives Louisiana police officers the power to arrest people who are in the United States illegally. Denham Springs Senator Valarie Hodges says the federal government is doing a poor job of keeping migrants from coming over the southern border, the U-S constitution gives state...
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Could what happen in Baltimore happen to bridges in Louisiana?
After the horrific collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Tuesday, many in Louisiana are concerned if it could happen in the Bayou State. State Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallet said bridges that have large vessel traffic the support beams are protected by a fender system. "And what it's des...
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House Education Committee backs school choice bill
The House Education Committee has approved the Gator Scholarship Program which in a few years would allow families of any income level to receive state dollars to attend a private school. Governor Landry's deputy chief of staff Andree' Miller says the legislation will give every child the chance to receive a quality ed...
Mar 27, 2024
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