This member of the daisy family has a long history of medicinal use, having been mentioned in both the Bible and Shakespeare’s writing as
Day: September 5, 2012
Petrified Palmwood – Louisiana State Fossil
Petrified Palmwood is also a variety of chalcedony. Texas named it the State Stone, but it is in fact a fossil. Specimens found in
Agate – Louisiana State Mineral
In 1976, Louisiana designated Agate the State Gemstone, and Petrified Palmwood was chosen as the State Fossil that same year. In 2011, an amendment
Support Local Farms
Many local farms sustained damage with the recent flooding. Please do what you can to support our local producers because they work hard to
Justitia Omnibus Tammanend: “Justice To All, Tammany”
Delaware Chief Tamanend is historically known as an arbiter of peace and a friend to the first European settlers, and he features prominently in
September National Preparedness Month: DHS Plans Open House
At the peak of hurricane season, the public needs information and answers. The Communications District and Homeland Security will be giving tours of the
Hurricane Isaac: Slow Moving Hurricane Tests Levee Work
Hurricane Isaac was officially a Category 1 storm, but its slow movement through the region turned it quickly into a water event. Households that