A journal for South Louisiana.
While we are heartbroken by the loss of my husband, we are also tremendously grateful for the overwhelming love and prayers we continue to receive. Tom Benson’s love for his teams was rooted in his love for the fans. There was nothing he enjoyed more than greeting fans on game days, driving around training camp... Continue Reading →
ARTIST OF THE MONTH- The Angry 88 are original Hammond City punk rock for bring a CBGB style noise to South Louisiana in modern times. Catch them at Mad Maiden's in Ponchatoula on February 16. Photo courtesy of the band's Facebook. HAMMOND 2/17 - Casey Saba @ Red White & Brew: 21+ 8 p.m. PONCHATOULA ... Continue Reading →
DeMarcus Cousins at Pelicans Media Day. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks From @BourbonStShots You don’t know me, but I have probably seen almost every game you have ever played while wearing a jersey with “New Orleans” or “Pelicans” across the chest. Occasionally, I may miss a game here and there because of working... Continue Reading →
PELICAN PAIR- Anthony Davis and Demarcus Cousins, who make up the starting frontcourt of the New Orleans Pelicans, have been named Western Conference starters for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game that will be held in Los Angeles on February 18. File photos by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks The NBA has announced its starting lineups... Continue Reading →
THE HUXTA BOWL- The Gert Town restaurant Kin is a ramen joint on the rise, and the city's stars are taking notice. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks Recently in a MEET THE CITY piece for UPROXX, Pro Bowl New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan listed his Top 10 favorite hangout spots and activities... Continue Reading →
RETURN TO FLIGHT- The Eagle Saloon Initiative aims to raise funds for renovating the unused New Orleans landmark located on the 400 block of South Rampart Street that is credited as the birthplace of jazz music. (From bringbackeaglesaloon.com.) By Jesse Brooks On Thursday, December 28, a group known as The Eagle Saloon Initiative is hosting... Continue Reading →
Small Town Stories 