Roots, Shoots, Fruits & Flowers: Peach scales, Asian ambrosia beetles, beefriendly pesticide, and more blueberry blues

White peach scales. Yellow arrows indicate females while the red arrow points to a male. Photo: Chaery Knight, DeRidder.

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July 27, 2021

Keith Hawkins LSU AgCenter Extension Agent Chaery wrote to AHA and asked, “What is this and what can I use to treat it?” She included an image showing white scales. AHA consulted Dr.

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Students Gather at Flagpoles to Pray

tional event.

Staff Report

October 2, 2024

Students from across LaSalle Parish gathered at their schools’ flagpoles Wednesday morning, September 25, as they joined with a million others around ...

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Attempted Kidnapping Unfounded

By Craig Franklin Editor

October 2, 2024

Social media recently had many LaSalle residents alarmed as it was reported an attempted kidnapping had occurred in Jena September 22 by an illegal al...

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Howdy Neighbor Day Saturday

Gates open 9 a.m. at Jena Town Park

Staff Report

October 2, 2024

The 2024 edition of the Howdy Neighbor Day Festival is set for Saturday, October 5, at the Jena Town Park. Gates will open at 9 a.m. with events, acti...

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National Newspaper Week 2024

October 6-12, 2024

Staff Report

October 2, 2024

This year marks the 84th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers has sponsored and supported National Newsp...

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Jena Library Dedication Ceremony Set

In memory of Sammy J. Franklin

Staff Report

October 2, 2024

“Without Sammy Franklin’s involvement with the LaSalle Parish Library, there is no doubt we would not be where we are today,” stated La-Salle Parish L...

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JHS Females Receive Self-Defense Training

Staff Report

October 2, 2024

Around 80 female students at Jena High School (JHS) are now better prepared should the unthinkable ever occur. Deputy Jenny Parker of the LaSalle Pari...