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Appetizer-sized portions and small bites of all sorts arc ideal for breakfast before a day of schooling, and these Pastry Brunch Cups are perfect for a quick morning snack.

Fig season is well underway, and many fig varieties are wrapping up their production while others are still producing and ripening. Fig season can begin in Louisiana as early as mid-June and end as late as early October, depending on the varieties. Your trees may still have green figs that just won’t seem to ripen, and that can be for many reasons.

Nine months ago, Naomi Guidry and husband Kevin purchased a home in Westlake. Because of Hurricane Laura, however, they and their two children do not know when they will be able to return home.

Feed the Need Missions assembled at the Marcus Cain Memorial Park Wednesday to not only provide a hot meal to people affected by Hurricane Laura, but also to lend a listening ear. President Jonah Breyer said they traveled from Bastrop, Texas, to share prayers, hope and support with this community. Daily News photos by Stacey Fontenot

LAKE ARTHUR - When the going gets tough, the tough get going. The small community here comes together in times of need. At a recent meeting, town officials expressed gratitude for all who played a role in securing the area before the storm and keeping a vigilant watch during the storm. They also thanked everyone who helped with clean up and recovery efforts after the threat had passed.

(Culinary.net) Celebrate warm weather outdoors with a refreshing treat like Cool Lemon Lush.