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Keep St. James Parish Beautiful Launches Youth Art Contest To Design New T-Shirt

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 5:00am

will also be used for KSJPB’s upcoming Tour of Restaurants launching this fall, which will encourage residents to visit participating restaurants across the Parish while reinforcing litterfree habits and local pride. *Eligibility: Students age 18 or younger living in St. James Parish *Colors: Use no more than two colors in your design *Submission Deadline: September 2, 2025 and please submit online at stjamesla.com The selected T-shirt Contest Details:

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Crape myrtles are staples of Louisiana landscapes. This time of year, they often are affected by a disease called Cercospora leaf spot. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

Cercospora leaf spot causes dark spots and defoliation on hydrangeas.

Cercospora leaf spot causes premature fall color and leaf drop in crape myrtles. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter

Cercospora Leaf Spot: A Common Culprit In The Louisiana Garden

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 5:00am

Take a look outside, and you might see that your crape myrtle’s leaves are turning shades of yellow, orange and red and falling to the ground. Is this a sign that autumn is near?

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Garden Of The Month For August Awarded To Heath & Leigh LeBlanc

Garden Of The Month For August Awarded To Heath & Leigh LeBlanc

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 5:00am

The Riverside Garden Club has awarded the August Garden of the Month to Heath and Leigh LeBlanc at 2373 East Bellevue Lakes in Paulina, Louisiana.

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SJPRTA To Meet September 11th

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 5:00am

The St. James Parish Retired Teachers Association will meet on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Public Relations Building behind the SJP School Board building.