In this day and age, it is especially important that people enjoy nature and try to get a respite from political news. One of the healthiest ways to maintain mental health is to enjoy a garden.
Dennis “Skinny” Hallmark passed something along to me that was special. So special in fact that what I learned on that visit to Alabama with him in 1992 ignited a passion I had never felt before or since. He guided me on my first turkey hunt and when I drew a bead on a gobbler and he dropped, I was hooked just as solidly as if I had mainlined a narcotic.
Louisiana Tech University’s College of Business has once again been named to U. S. News & World Report’s list of Best Graduate Schools of Business. The 2024-25 rankings released today place Tech at No. 97, tied for the highest ranked public business school in the state.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds Louisiana residents that it is against the law to possess injured or orphaned mammals without an LDWF Rehabilitation permit, even if you plan to release them.
She also credits her piano teacher Jeanne Patterson who has been with her every step of the way, along with her local director Ashley Owen and others who have mentored her throughout her pageant journey.
Hitting .524 this season, Smith said she isn’t concerned with being viewed as one of the top softball players in the parish. Instead, she focuses on calming herself when it comes to play and trusting in her abilities.
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