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REVEREND C. J. BELL

To quote the late great Will Rogers, "I never met a man (or woman) I didn't like." And that is so true, especially of the people of Cenla. I just love the spirit of the great women and men of Cenla, and especially love meeting new people or recalling friends here from the past. The late Reverend C. J. Bell was a friend from my work years ago when he served on the La. Pardon Board. Today, I will honor the memory of the late Reverend C. J. Bell. Recently, I had the pleasure of spending time wit

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ~ NOVEMBER 2026

A Time to Be Thankful ... Cooler weather has finally arrived, and it feels good! The almanac is forecasting a rough winter, but we’ll just have to wait and see what Mother Nature has in store for us. November is here, the first of the two busiest months of the year, and there’s certainly no shortage of things to do. Here in Louisiana, the festivals are still going strong, holiday parties are getting underway, families and friends are gathering, and the kids have plenty of activities and events