A journal for South Louisiana.
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 Welcome to Highway 51 Revisited. From now through the course of the next couple of weeks I will take you on a journey on Highway 51 that starts in Tangipahoa Parish and ends in Memphis. This is a chronicle of summer trip I took in 2016. This highway tells a story, and... 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 →
MOVING ON- Oak Forest Academy senior utility player Trevor Robinson, pictured with Coach Tony Salim and family, signs with Nunez Community College baseball. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks On Wednesday, March 28, Oak Forest Academy senior utility player Trevor Robinson signed an offer to suit up for Nunez Community College in Chalmette next... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Small Town Stories 