February 2020

Wild celebrity collections

Sure, collecting is a pretty common hobby. Lots of people collect coins or stamps or even trading cards. But celebrities, with their inflated resources and money, can go above and beyond when accumulating their favorite things. We’ve found a few examples of stars’ interesting collections, from macabre to childlike to just plain weird.

THIS WEEK’S BEST BETS

Sunday, Feb. 16

Recognize signs, symptoms of stroke

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for Americans.

Is there really a difference between generations?

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If I would agree with the opinions regularly shared about my generation, I would have to assume the world was perfect before my group was born.

Calla lilies

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came across a beautiful display of calla lil- I ies when visiting a local nursery recently. They were so striking, grouped together with vibrant colors of yellow, white, red, purple and burgundy flowers against their large, glossy, deep green, slender, arrow-shaped leaves.

Mild winter could result in pest problems

DELHI — Amid concerns the 2020 growing season is setting up for a repeat of last year’s challenges, LSU AgCenter experts emphasized early-season management strategies at the Northeast Louisiana Crops Forum held Feb. 6 in Delhi.

Wildlife expo set for March 28

CLINTON— The Feliciana Wildlife Expo, a half-day event that will feature everything from wildlife presentations and demonstrations to reptiles and taxidermy, will be held on March 28 near Clinton.

Farmers hear optimistic rice outlook

JENNINGS — Farmers heard about several optimistic developments in the international rice trade at the 2020 meeting of the Louisiana Rice Council and Louisiana Rice Growers Association on Feb. 10.

Clarence William ‘Bill’ Britt

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Funeral services for Mr. Clarence William “Bill” Britt, 83, of Jennings will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at 1 p.m. in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel, with Carol and Carl Guidry officiating.

An open letter to the governor

Dear Gov. Edwards,