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Sulphur PD announces arrests from May 9

Sulphur PD announces arrests from May 9

The following is a news release from the Sulphur Police Department:

The Sulphur Police Department has reported that on May 9, officers of the department investigated two traffic accidents reporting no injuries and issued ten traffic citations.

Officers also responded to several other incidents resulting in three arrests:

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Lake Charles residents urged to participate in National Kids to Parks Day

Lake Charles residents urged to participate in National Kids to Parks Day

The following is a news release from the City of Lake Charles:

Children across the nation will take part in the third annual National Kids to Parks Day set to take place on on Saturday, May 18. The event aims to raise awareness of America’s parks through play.

Mayor Randy Roach joins mayors across the country who have signed official proclamations declaring May 18 National Kids to Parks Day. He encourages locals to participate by exploring Millennium Park and other public parks within the city.

Blessing of the Bikes to be held May 18 in Sulphur

Blessing of the Bikes to be held May 18 in Sulphur

2013 LSP Awards Ceremony honors heroes across La.

2013 LSP Awards Ceremony honors heroes across La.

The following is a news release from the Louisiana State Police:

The Louisiana State Police held an awards ceremony today, Thursday, May 16, to honor Troopers, officers from various statewide law enforcement and first responder agencies, and civilians for their extraordinary efforts over the past year.

The ceremony was held at 1 p.m. in the Louisiana State Police Training Academy Auditorium on Independence Blvd. in Baton Rouge.

Among those being honored were the following:       

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Container, newly planted plants need special watering care

Container, newly planted plants need special watering care

by Dave Gill

LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

Lots of new planting gets done every spring. Proper watering can make the difference between life and death to newly planted lawns, trees, shrubs and ground covers as well as bedding and vegetable transplants.

Because their roots have not had time to grow out into the surrounding soil, these plants do not yet have well-established root systems. With their roots still limited to a relatively small area of soil, they are especially vulnerable to drought stress.

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Stark Museum of Art to hold book discussion May 18

Stark Museum of Art to hold book discussion May 18

The following is a news release from the Stark Foundation:

The Stark Museum of Art, located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, will host a Book Discussion of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18.

Elena Ivanova, the Museum's Chief Educator, will lead the discussion and will provide insights into the book for those not familiar with it. For greater participation, attendees are encouraged to read the book in advance and review discussion questions on the Museum's website.