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LDWF announces increase on bounty for nutria

As an incentive for trappers to bring in more nutria tails, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has increased the bounty. “We have noticed a decline in the

Thousands marvel as total eclipse darkens Chile, Argentina

LA SERENA, Chile (AP) — Tens of thousands of tourists and locals gaped skyward Tuesday as a total eclipse of the sun darkened the heavens over Chile and Argentina. Tourists

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendar Guidelines Items for Community Calendar must be submitted during regular weekday business hours at least two weeks prior to the day of the event. Events run in the order

Berry-filled dessert great for patio parties

Entertaining comes easy when the weather is pleasant. While grilling is often the method of choice when hosting warm weather gatherings, following up tasty grilled fare with an equally pleasing

Words with friends

Ifeel like Barbara Kelly every time somebody stops me and says, “There was a word in your column last week that I didn’t know.” Really. Was there? “Yeah, what did

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Rotary Club welcomes guest speakers

Left: On June 11, guest speaker Dione Sabelhaus gave an update on Jeff Davis Parish tourism statistics. She also spoke about the new Gator Chateau and gift shop.

Top left: Beau Fontenot, county director of Farm Service Agency, spoke at the June 18 meeting, discussing the services his agency provides and the impact rain and flooding had on the rice and soybean crops in the parish.

Myths about grilling and barbecuing, debunked

Grillmasters and pitmasters work hard to produce mouth-watering fare. Many may develop secret recipes, rubs, sauces, and cooking techniques all in the name of flavorful food.

Certain myths about grilling and barbecuing have prevailed through the years. Such misconceptions may discourage newcomers from picking up their tongs and spatulas. Setting the record straight about common grilling myths can be just what people need to embrace cooking foods over an open flame.

Myth #1: Hosting a barbecue is the same as cooking barbecue.

Mallett named to Honors College

For the last 19 years, McNeese State University’s Honors College has changed nearly 500 students’ lives. Honors College provides additional educational opportunities for students with strong academic backgrounds, including scholarships, priority registration, personalized academic counseling and access to special classes. Students also have the opportunity to participate in unique extra service-based and recreational curricular activities.

For the 2019-2020 academic year, McNeese State University welcomes 22 freshmen into Honors College, including Welsh resident Kennedy Mallett.