A journal for South Louisiana.
PRESS RELEASE HAMMOND, Louisiana– An artists' group is a special thing to join. Ask any of the members of the Hammond Art Guild as several members have been involved with the group for more than a decade, and some since the guild's founding in the 1960s. The guild is currently celebrating a notable milestone this... Continue Reading →
LEADING THE PACK- Senior Independence forward Melvin Baker named District 9-2A MVP. File photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks Both Independence and Amite boys basketball squads turned in highly successful seasons in which the programs surpassed the first round of postseason tournament play in Class 2A. One Tangipahoa Parish's best prospects, Independence senior forward... 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 →
CLOSE IT OUT- Independence guard Genord Perry celebrates as the Tigers advance past the LHSAA 2A first round playoffs with a wild 62-60 finish over MLK Charter. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks The Independence boys basketball team advanced past the first round of the LHSAA 2A playoffs on Friday, February 23 after defeating... 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 →
MAIS AAAA Div. 1 State Tournament Round 1 2/20 - Oak Forest Academy vs. Jackson Prep at Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS) LHSAA 1A 2/23 - No. 18 Kentwood @ No. 15 South Cameron: time TBA 2A 2/23 - No. 21 Franklin @ No. 13 Amite: time TBA 2/23 - No. 19 MLK Charter @ No.... Continue Reading →
GETTING BUCKETS- OFA senior forward Chris Backa scored 14 points against Pontchatrain Christian. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks AMITE- The Oak Forest Academy boys basketball team defeated Pontchatrain Christian Academy 74-25 to close out the regular season with a 19-8 overall record. Junior shooting guard La'Vell Scott led all scorers with 17 points.... Continue Reading →
Local girls basketball first round playoff winners: LHSAA 2A No. 15 Amite 77 No. 18 MLK Charter 66 Lady Warriors will play No. 2 Lake Arthur on the road in the second round. Date and time TBD. 3A No. 6 Albany 80 No. 27 Green Oaks 46 Lady Hornets will host No. 11 Kaplan on... Continue Reading →
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