A journal for South Louisiana.
Safety Vonn Bell forces a fumble against Carolina. By Jesse Brooks At the end of the day, the narrative has to be about how spectacular to the New Orleans Saints' defense playing. For one, we should always hold high expectations of the Drew Brees led offense because that has been the team's identity for over... Continue Reading →
By Jesse Brooks Memphis is a resilient city that has seen many challenging times in American history. Whether it was the Great Depression, civil unrest or a recession, Memphis seemed to always come back better than ever. It may seem typical for anyone from Louisiana to compare New Orleans to Memphis, but there are some... Continue Reading →
Steak & Eggs at Big Bad Breakfast in Oxford. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks For any center of learning, there is always a constant flow of people moving in and out while adding their point of view, changing the culture and bringing those changes into a closely bonded tradition that is meant to... Continue Reading →
TRUST THE PROCESS- Oak Forest Academy point guard Janero Porter has received his first college offer from Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. Photo by Matthew Roy. By Jesse Brooks AMITE- Patience paid off for Janero Porter, a recent graduate of Oak Forest Academy, as he has finally received his first athletic scholarship to play basketball.... Continue Reading →
GROWING- The Jay Artigues Sportsplex has announced new training services and a full summer program that includes camps for kids. Photo by Jesse Brooks. By Jesse Brooks HAMMOND- The Jay Artigues Sportsplex, a multi-sport training facility located on Highway 51 northbound, has announced the availability of new services and full program of summer activities. The... Continue Reading →
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