A journal for South Louisiana.
DENVER, August 2018 – Cenece Dixon Publishing’s new release, Eating God’s Way Introduces Eating to Live: A Healthy Living Cookbook by Bianca Plant, MPA, reminds readers, “It’s Not a Diet; It’s a Lifestyle!” Eating God’s Way Introduces Eating to Live: A Healthy Living Cookbook features simple, healthy recipes catering to the whole family. Many of... Continue Reading →
CHASING DREAMS- Oak Forest Academy senior forward Chris Backa, a native of Finland, has signed with LSU-Alexandria. He is pictured next to his host family Tanya and Kyle Warren. Back row (from left) Jacket assistant coach Joe Fekete and head coach Curtis Matherne. Photo By Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks On Thursday, May 10, Oak... Continue Reading →
MOVING ON- After leading the St. Helena Hawks to a LHSAA 2A State Championship appearance in 2017, Brandon Brown will move on to become the head coach and athletic director of East St. John. By Jesse Brooks On April 20, St. Helena College and Career Academy Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Brandon Brown gave... Continue Reading →
Home of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. Photo By Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks There seems to be a reoccurring theme of crossroads on this journey. The crossroads are a change in direction, a change of scenery, or a complete change of philosophy. Not many cities in America understand that, or embody that, as well as... Continue Reading →
By Jesse Brooks McComb, Mississippi is the kind of town that seems to get by on day-to-day business. It doesn’t beat its chest to declare that it is better than somewhere else or decorate itself as something flashy. However, the best way to describe McComb is welcoming. You can walk into a public place or... Continue Reading →
By Jesse Brooks When most hip-hop artists look back on their humble beginnings, the story usually begins in a city neighborhood from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or New Orleans. However, for Jarius Burton, who goes by the stage name J. Quick, the origin begins in Greensburg. “My family lived on Under the Hill Road... Continue Reading →
SENIOR STAND- OFA senior point guard Janero Porter scored 10 points in a 50-46 MAIS AAAA Div. I State Tournament loss to Parklane Academy. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks The Oak Forest Academy boys basketball team's season has come to an end after falling to Parklane Academy 50-46 on Saturday, February 24 in... Continue Reading →
MOVING UP- Oak Forest Academy senior shortstop Caleb Cleveland signs his letter of intent to play for Bossier Parish Community College with his family and Coach Tony Salim present. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks Bossier Parish Community College now officially has a second Oak Forest Academy Yellow Jacket joining up with the program... Continue Reading →
EYE ON THE BALL- OFA Senior Mario Campo gets ready to take a swing. The Jackets scored over 40 runs in the Oak Forest Academy Sonic Classic on February 16-17. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks Oak Forest Academy baseball opened up their season on February 16-17 by hosting the Sonic Classic, and the... Continue Reading →
MOVING ON- Oak Forest Academy senior Layne McLin signs his letter of intent to play for Bossier Parish Community College on Saturday, February 17 with his family and Coach Tony Salim and staff present. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks After two strong seasons with Oak Forest Academy baseball, senior Layne Mclin, who plays... Continue Reading →
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