South Baton Rouge Journal

Attached for publication is a flyer with information on the Louisiana Master Gardeners' presentation, Plant Propagation for the Home Gardener, taking place on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Burden Museum and Gardens in Baton Rouge. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Registrants may scan the QR code on the flyer to register, or by using the link, https://ebrmg.wildapricot.org/event-6683068

METRO COUNCIL PLANS TO HIRE A PARISH ATTORNEY WITHOUT TAKING APPLICATIONS. John McClindon is set to become the new Parish Attorney if some members of the Metro Council have their way. They have called a special meeting at 3 p.m. to name McLindon to the important position without posting the vacancy and taking applications from other candidates.

McLindon is a criminal defense lawyer, who is currently representing people close to the current or past Council and individuals who have been charged with crimes related to the past administration. His website says that his specialties are:
"• Gun Charges (https://www.mclindonlaw.
com/gun-charges)
Internet Crimes (https://www.mclindonlaw. com/internet-crimes)
Drug Charges (https://www.mclindonlaw. com/drug-charges)
Racketeering (RICO) (https://www. mclindonlaw.com/racketeering-rico)
Sex Offenses (https://www.mclindonlaw. com/sex-offenses)
Environmental Crimes (https://www. mclindonlaw.com/environmental-crimes)
Tax Charges (https://www.mclindonlaw. com/tax-charges-2)
Health Care Fraud (https://www. mclindonlaw.com/health-care-fraud)
White Collar Crimes (https://www. mclindonlaw.com/criminal-defense)
The Criminal Process (https://www. mclindonlaw.com/criminal-defense)
If you are facing any criminal legal issues"

McLindon reportedly represents the husband of Metro Council member Laurie Adams, former Metro Council member Lamonte Cole, and the defendant in the recent CATS bribery case, among others.

John McCindon resides in Iberville Parish

Exactly why the Metro Council would bypass a normal process of receiving applications and consider only a criminal defense attorney is unknown.

LSU Hilltop Arboretum Summer Nature Camps Return This June –Spots Filling QuicklyBATON ROUGE, LA — Registration is now open for LSU Hilltop Arboretum’s popularSummer Nature Camps, with several sessions already beginning to fill.Designed for children who love exploring outdoors, Hilltop’s camps offer hands-onnature experiences focused on discovery, creativity, and environmental learning.Campers will explore Hilltop’s trails, pond, and gardens while learning about nativeplants and wildlife through outdoor games, hikes, crafts, and nature-based activities.Summer Sprouts Camp (Ages 4-6)June 1–5 and July 13–17Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–1:00 PMBackyard Habitat Gardener Camp (Ages 7-10)June 8–12 and July 20–24Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–1:00 PMCost is $185 per week, with a 15% discount available for Hilltop Arboretum members.“These camps give children the chance to unplug, get outdoors, and connect withnature through hands-on exploration and play,” said Tara Titone, Director of LSUHilltop Arboretum.Registration is available online at:https://www.lsu.edu/hilltop/programs/youth/summer_camps.phpFor more information about Hilltop Arboretum memberships:https://www.lsu.edu/hilltop/support/index.php