May 2022

BATON ROUGE — The international impact of Grambling State University was strengthened during the April University of Louisiana System board meeting as approval was granted to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Belize (UB).

Are you looking for reliable, easycare color for the landscape this summer? Look for new and improved petunias that tolerate the heat. Petunias of the past couldn’t handle the heat, but newer varieties have improved tolerance.

Fatigue and exhaustion are often discussed in terms that characterize the physical effects that they have on the body. However, mental fatigue can be just as draining as physical exhaustion, even if its symptoms are not as evident as achy muscles or tired feet.

An overflow crowd gathered this past weekend at the Ruston Community Men’s Shed for Shed- Fest Maker’s Market 2022. The event featured handcrafted goods by area artists, crafters and makers and included garden décor, plants, flowers, clothing, food, games, music, shed tours and more. Below, Young Easton Pearce shows off his patriotic bird prior to checking out while above, Kelly Smith browses through varieties of handcrafted towels. Below, LSU AgCenter Extension Agent Cathy Judd (center) catches up with former Lincoln Parish School Board member Jim Kessler (left) and his daughter Nicole (right) while shopping. Leader photos by Cathi Cox-Boniol