Lifestyle

Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are one of the most controversial and often-discussed ornamental plants among gardeners, landscapers, conservationists, naturalists, growers, researchers and educators. How did the crape myrtle become such a hot topic for discussion?

First things first — is it crepe or is it crape? Check any number of references and you are likely to find it spelled either way. Crape is the preferred name and what we most commonly use here in Louisiana.

Bank of Montgomery donated a gift basket to Cheryl Wooley, President of the Board of Directors of Project Celebration. 

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South Sabine Fire Chief Douglas Downs presenting Plainview Station Captain Blake Henderson with the “Station of the Year” award to the Plainview Fire Station.

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(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Workforce Commission is attributing a recent spike in claims for unemployment benefits to fraud.

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On Wednesday, November 11 at 12 p.m., veterans and friends gathered at Zwolle near the Highway 171 intersection for a dedication of 50 flags representing the 50 states that comprise the United States of America. Walter Korb, post commander of VFW Post 5187 of Zwolle and Ebarb was inspired by the idea of having 50 flags to repre sent each state with an additional large flag in the center yet to be constructed.

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Surprise! There was a hurricane, and these lilies might be telling you about the weather.

Have you ever noticed the beautiful red flowers that just seem to pop up out of nowhere in late summer, usually in August and September? Their bloom just so happens to coincide with hurricane season, and that is how they earned their name hurricane lily.

If you are looking for great texture, showy single blooms and fall color, this is the bulb for you. These flowers make great cut flowers because of their large, unique bloom on a single, long stem. Ranging in colors from red to white to yellow, they make a gorgeous addition to your landscape.

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On October 2-3 the Fort Jesup Society of the Children of the American Revolution held a garage sale at 88 Dividing Ridge Road, Many, near Fort Jesup. The goal was to raise money for the National Project “Support Our Brave and Noble Patriots”.

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Sabine Chapter, DAR held its September meeting at the Fort Jesup State Historic Site. Members enjoyed an outdoor meeting and welcomed Nicholas Tarver, State President of the Louisiana Society Children of the American Revolution.

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The Fort Jesup Society of the Children of the American Revolution met on Saturday, September 19. Mr. Rocky Wright was guest speaker. His topic was the plan for a State Historical Marker to be placed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Zwolle to commemorate the three Torres brothers that fought and died in World War II. Verification by LSU of the documentation is pending. These siblings are thought to be from the only family in Louisiana that had 3 or more siblings that fought and died during World War II.

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(The Center Square) – Louisiana legislators are hoping to find a way to avoid the higher business taxes and fees that could kick in next year to replenish the state unemployment insurance trust fund.

Employers pay taxes to support the fund that pays for unemployment benefits. When it falls below $750 million, the amount of a company’s wages that are taxable increases, benefits decrease, and a program that helps businesses train workers goes away. When it falls below $100 million, Louisiana law mandates that the Louisiana Workforce Commission impose a surtax on businesses of up to 30 percent on taxable payroll.

The fund, which contained more than $1 billion before the COVID-19 pandemic began, now stands at about $99 million, LWC Secretary Ava Dejoie said Friday. The commission has started the process to borrow money from the federal government to pay legally required benefits and expects to have access to up to $200 million around Oct. 1.