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EVENTS
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
JULY EVENTS
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
OAKWING GOLF CLUB ~ Louisiana’s “Best Kept Secret” …
TAMAHKA TRAILS GOLF CLUB ~ A GOLF COURSE WITH SOME TEETH …
PIX AROUND LOUISIANA
FOOD & DRINK
MENUS FROM AREA RESTAURANTS
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF JULY AT PARAGON CASINO RESORT
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
BROWNIE BITES
THE BENTLEY ROOM: CAJUN CONTEMPORARY WITH AN ASIAN TWIST, YES PLEASE!
CANE RIVER COMMISSARY OFFERS MORE THAN JUST FOOD
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY ~ A FANTASTIC RESTAURANT, NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND!
LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT? DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA HAS GOT WHAT YOU WANT!
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY … A HOME AWAY FROM HOME WITH EXCELLENT DINING … AND DELICIOUS BREW, TOO!
THE AMAZING DIAMOND GRILL … A DIAMOND, INDEED
INTRODUCING THE BEST PLACE TO HAVE FUN IN CENLA … COME TRY THE MIRROR ROOM’S TAPAS LOUNGE
A PALATE OF DELIGHTS FROM THE INIMITABLE BENTLEY ROOM
THE BEST RESTAURANT FOR MILES RIGHT HERE IN CENLA!!!
THE BENTLEY ROOM – AN AMAZING DINING EXPERIENCE …
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
318CENTRAL.COM COOKBOOK
BROWNIE BITES
ORANGE CHERRY BREAD
MEATLOAF WITH RICH TOMATO SAUCE
ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
PUFF PASTRY APPLE TURNOVERS
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
CHRISTMAS TREATS
APPLE PASTRY WRAP
AIR FRYER BLUEBERRY HAND PIES
DAD’S CUCUMBER SALAD (Improved 😉)
MEATLOAF WITH RICH TOMATO SAUCE
APPLE PECAN BREAD PUDDING
CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
PINEAPPLE CAKE
VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP
ALMOND CHERRY CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE COOKIES
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
WHITE CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY-PECAN COOKIES
TWO PERFECT FALL RECIPES TO SATISFY EVERYONE!
DIEF’S CHAMPAGNE DRESSING WET SALAD
FRESH APPLE CAKE
SLOW COOKER ROASTED CHICKEN
CAT’S BEST ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE EVER!
CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY
NEW ORLEANS-STYLE, WITH A CENLA FLARE, RED BEANS & RICE
ITALIANO BERRY CAKE
TURKEY TENDERS
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
DIEF’S BRAIDED, SMOKED, RUBBED, SMOTHERED IN A TANGY BBQ SAUCE PORK LOIN
CHICKEN MARSALA
EXTREME NACHOS
THE ORIGINAL CUBAN SANDWICH
DIEF’S BEEF AND PEPPER TOP SIRLOIN TIPS OVER RICE
WESTSIDE BARBEQUE POTATO SALAD
SWEET YELLOW SQUASH
“DUMP” MEATLOAF AND MORE …
GRAM’S SLOPPY JOES
“CRACK” DIP …
DIEF’S BANANA NUT BREAD …
BLACKENED CHICKEN ALFREDO …
DIEF’S KEY LIME CHEESECAKE …
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA …
CRAWFISH BOIL, MA CHÈRE …
BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH FALL VEGETABLES
Louisiana Boiled Shrimp
ULTIMATE SEAFOOD GUMBO
PECAN PIE MINI MUFFINS
CHOCOLATE PECAN BROWNIES
Holiday Yams
UNCLE DIEF’S SOUL-WARMIN’, HEART-HEALIN’ VEGGIE BEEF SOUP …
FOOTBALL SNACKS: Mama Dief’s Chili Dip
CHICKEN SOUP TO CURE ALL THAT AILS YOU!!!
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
Castle Burgers
JUICY LUCY CHEESBURGER STEAK with LOUISIANA GRAVY
SHRIMP CREOLE
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp In Garlic Pepper Sauce
Chicken Sausage Gumbo
SHRIMP REMOULADE
FRENCH BREAD PUDDING IN A CLEAR RUM SAUCE
COCONUT BEER BATTERED SHRIMP AND SPICY SWEET SAUCE
60 MINUTE CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE’
Strawberries Romanoff
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA CAPEZIO SALAD
FRENCH BREAD PUDDING IN A CLEAR RUM SAUCE
SALMON … SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY and OH, SO GOOD
DIRTY RICE
Dief’s Texas Chili
Dief’s Salsa
NEW ORLEANS RED BEANS AND RICE
WORKOUT BOWTIE TUNA SALAD
Menus from Area Restaurants
MUSIC & ART
NASHVILLE: The NYC of the South
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF JULY AT PARAGON CASINO RESORT
THE SALON PINEVILLE RED, WHITE & BLUE TO YOU
SMITHFIELD FAIR: 36th ALBUM STARTS 53rd YEAR
TAREVA HENDERSON
BURG RANSOM IS THE ULTIMATE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER
MEET MIKE SHEPHERD … A MAN FOR ALL MUSICAL SEASONS AND MORE …
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
JIMMY CLANTON (b. September 2, 1938)
JULY’S SIZZLIN’ SUMMER READ REVISITED
TOBYMAC CONCERT IN MISSISSIPPI
LOLA WILLIS – RETROSPECTIVE, INTROSPECTIVE, INQUISITIVE
LSHOF & NWLA HISTORY MUSEUM JULY EVENTS
FREE SUMMER MOVIES AT THE GRAND THEATER
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
LOCAL AUTHOR PUBLISHES NEW BOOK
97.7 CAJUN RADIO ~ MARKSVILLE, LA
45th ANNUAL NATCHITOCHES-NSU FOLK FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JULY 19
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
“LIVING WITH EYES CLOSED?”
LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT? DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA HAS GOT WHAT YOU WANT!
THE AMAZING DIAMOND GRILL … A DIAMOND, INDEED
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
NSU PRESENTS MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE
HERE IS “THE” BOOK YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED:
THE SALON … A Salon That’s All About YOU!
INTRODUCING THE BEST PLACE TO HAVE FUN IN CENLA … COME TRY THE MIRROR ROOM’S TAPAS LOUNGE
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY … A HOME AWAY FROM HOME WITH EXCELLENT DINING … AND DELICIOUS BREW, TOO!
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
Checkout 102.3 JACK fm … They’re “playing what we want” … THEY ROCK!
Music Photo Gallery
LOUISIANA MUSIC HALL OF FAME
FRANKIE FORD (1939 -2015)
JAMES “SUGARBOY” CRAWFORD (OCT. 12, 1934-SEPT. 25, 2012)
BILL CONTI (b. April 13, 1942 – )
DEACON JOHN MOORE (b. June 23, 1941 – ):
ANDY GRIGGS
JOHNNY HORTON
BUDDY GUY (b. July 30, 1936 – )
DICK HOLLER
BOBBY CHARLES
JIM CARRUTH
LEROUX
ERNIE K-DOE (Feb. 22, 1936–July 5, 2001)
MAHALIA JACKSON (b. Oct. 26, 1911 or 1912 – d. Jan. 27, 1972)
PETE FOUNTAIN (b. July 3, 1930-August 6, 2016)
DIXIE CUPS
FATS DOMINO (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017)
AARON NEVILLE (JANUARY 21, 1941-)
CLARENCE “FROGMAN” HENRY (MARCH 19, 1937)
CLIFTON CHENIER
LOUISIANA HOMECOMING II INDUCTION CONCERT WILL HONOR ARTISTS STATEWIDE
THE BOSWELLS
LENNY CAPELLO (SEPTEMBER 22, 1942 – )
JIMMIE DAVIS (b. Sept. 11, 1899 – d. Nov. 5, 2000)
DALE & GRACE
TAB BENOIT (November 17, 1967 – )
HAROLD BATTISTE (October 28, 1931 – June 19, 2015)
JIMMY CLANTON (b. September 2, 1938)
ALLEN TOUSSAINT (JANUARY 14, 1938-NOVEMBER 10, 2015)
MAC REBENNACK (DR. JOHN!) Nov. 21, 1940 – June 6, 2019
JERRY LEE LEWIS (b. Sept. 29, 1935 – Oct. 28, 2022 )
JAMES BURTON (August 22, 1939 -)
LOUIS ARMSTRONG (b. Aug. 1, 1901 – d. July 5, 1971)
FLOYD CRAMER (b. Oct. 27, 1933 – d. Dec. 31, 1997)
SAMMY KERSHAW (FEB 24, 1958 -)
DALE HAWKINS (August 22, 1936 – February 13, 2010)
LEROUX
ALLEN TOUSSAINT (January 14, 1938-November 10, 2015)
DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
AL “CARNIVAL TIME” JOHNSON
LEADBELLY (b. Jan. 15, 20, 21, or 29, 1885, 1888, or 1889 – d. Dec. 6, 1949):
MEET MIKE SHEPHERD … A MAN FOR ALL MUSICAL SEASONS AND MORE …
HERE IS “THE” BOOK YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED:
LEON MEDICA – A LIVING LEGEND …
GREAT GOLFING IN CENLA
OAKWING GOLF CLUB ~ Louisiana’s “Best Kept Secret” …
TAMAHKA TRAILS GOLF CLUB ~ A GOLF COURSE WITH SOME TEETH …
BRINGHURST GOLF COURSE … THE OLDEST PAR 3 COURSE IN AMERICA!
SPORTS
LSHOF & NWLA HISTORY MUSEUM JULY EVENTS
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
WOMEN FIRST!
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS FROM SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK
BABE RUTH IN ALEXANDRIA
BURG RANSOM IS THE ULTIMATE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER
QUEST FOR FREEDOM by Coach Dale Brown
WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
TAMAHKA TRAILS GOLF CLUB ~ A GOLF COURSE WITH SOME TEETH …
BRINGHURST GOLF COURSE … THE OLDEST PAR 3 COURSE IN AMERICA!
NEWS
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ~ JULY, 2025
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF JULY AT PARAGON CASINO RESORT
BOM IN THE NEWS ~ JULY
THE DIAMOND GRILL, THE BENTLEY & MIRROR ROOMS—PARTNER WITH GLASS ACT RECYCLING
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, WARD HARDWARE … A CENLA ICON!
WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS FROM SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK
A PALATE OF DELIGHTS FROM THE INIMITABLE BENTLEY ROOM
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK …
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
LOUISIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT NEWS
RAPIDES PIONEERS RECEIVE YHEC AWARDS ON THE WAY TO NATIONALS
OAKWING GOLF CLUB ~ Louisiana’s “Best Kept Secret” …
THE SALON … A Salon That’s All About YOU!
TAMAHKA TRAILS GOLF CLUB ~ A GOLF COURSE WITH SOME TEETH …
EDUCATION ACROSS OUR GREAT STATE
ALEXANDRIA MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL BREAKS GROUND ON MAJOR RENOVATION PROJECT
FLIGHT FORWARD – NSU SHOWCASES EMERGING DRONE TECHNOLOGY, ENCOURAGES PARTNERSHIPS, INNOVATION
45th ANNUAL NATCHITOCHES-NSU FOLK FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JULY 19
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
MANY EVENT CELEBRATES FOLK FIDDLING IN LOUISIANA
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS: Who’s Your Copyman?
JONGLEUR STAFF ANNOUNCES WINNER OF THE 2024-25 LSUA ART AND WRITING CONTEST
TONY BROWN • KTTP 1110AM WEEKDAY MORNINGS 6-9 AM
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
AROUND NATCHITOCHES
MEDICAL HEALTH & BEAUTY
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
THE SALON PINEVILLE HAS YOU IN MIND!
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT? DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA HAS GOT WHAT YOU WANT!
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS FROM SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK
THE SALON … A Salon That’s All About YOU!
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK …
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
HUMAN INTEREST STORIES
AROUND THE STATE: TOLEDO BEND
STAYCATIONS JUST FOR YOU IN AVOYELLES …
CURIOSITY COTTAGE: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
THE DIAMOND GRILL, THE BENTLEY & MIRROR ROOMS—PARTNER WITH GLASS ACT RECYCLING
SAVING THE HISTORIC LACROIX LOG CABIN
SUMMER FUN FROM EVERGREEN
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: BULLYING AND SUICIDE
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, WARD HARDWARE … A CENLA ICON!
WAITING IN THE WATER #3
“FLAUNTING THEIR FINERY AND AUDACIOUSNESS …”
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
LEVATOR BOYD
THE SALON … A Salon That’s All About YOU!
HEALTHIER AIR FOR ALL
INTRODUCING THE BEST PLACE TO HAVE FUN IN CENLA … COME TRY THE MIRROR ROOM’S TAPAS LOUNGE
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS FROM SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK
FAITH UNFADED: TRAIL OF TEARS
WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK …
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY … A HOME AWAY FROM HOME WITH EXCELLENT DINING … AND DELICIOUS BREW, TOO!
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
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PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
JULY EVENTS
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
OAKWING GOLF CLUB ~ Louisiana’s “Best Kept Secret” …
TAMAHKA TRAILS GOLF CLUB ~ A GOLF COURSE WITH SOME TEETH …
PIX AROUND LOUISIANA
FOOD & DRINK
MENUS FROM AREA RESTAURANTS
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF JULY AT PARAGON CASINO RESORT
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
BROWNIE BITES
THE BENTLEY ROOM: CAJUN CONTEMPORARY WITH AN ASIAN TWIST, YES PLEASE!
CANE RIVER COMMISSARY OFFERS MORE THAN JUST FOOD
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY ~ A FANTASTIC RESTAURANT, NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND!
LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT? DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA HAS GOT WHAT YOU WANT!
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY … A HOME AWAY FROM HOME WITH EXCELLENT DINING … AND DELICIOUS BREW, TOO!
THE AMAZING DIAMOND GRILL … A DIAMOND, INDEED
INTRODUCING THE BEST PLACE TO HAVE FUN IN CENLA … COME TRY THE MIRROR ROOM’S TAPAS LOUNGE
A PALATE OF DELIGHTS FROM THE INIMITABLE BENTLEY ROOM
THE BEST RESTAURANT FOR MILES RIGHT HERE IN CENLA!!!
THE BENTLEY ROOM – AN AMAZING DINING EXPERIENCE …
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
318CENTRAL.COM COOKBOOK
BROWNIE BITES
ORANGE CHERRY BREAD
MEATLOAF WITH RICH TOMATO SAUCE
ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
PUFF PASTRY APPLE TURNOVERS
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
CHRISTMAS TREATS
APPLE PASTRY WRAP
AIR FRYER BLUEBERRY HAND PIES
DAD’S CUCUMBER SALAD (Improved 😉)
MEATLOAF WITH RICH TOMATO SAUCE
APPLE PECAN BREAD PUDDING
CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
PINEAPPLE CAKE
VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP
ALMOND CHERRY CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE COOKIES
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
WHITE CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY-PECAN COOKIES
TWO PERFECT FALL RECIPES TO SATISFY EVERYONE!
DIEF’S CHAMPAGNE DRESSING WET SALAD
FRESH APPLE CAKE
SLOW COOKER ROASTED CHICKEN
CAT’S BEST ITALIAN MEAT SAUCE EVER!
CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY
NEW ORLEANS-STYLE, WITH A CENLA FLARE, RED BEANS & RICE
ITALIANO BERRY CAKE
TURKEY TENDERS
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
DIEF’S BRAIDED, SMOKED, RUBBED, SMOTHERED IN A TANGY BBQ SAUCE PORK LOIN
CHICKEN MARSALA
EXTREME NACHOS
THE ORIGINAL CUBAN SANDWICH
DIEF’S BEEF AND PEPPER TOP SIRLOIN TIPS OVER RICE
WESTSIDE BARBEQUE POTATO SALAD
SWEET YELLOW SQUASH
“DUMP” MEATLOAF AND MORE …
GRAM’S SLOPPY JOES
“CRACK” DIP …
DIEF’S BANANA NUT BREAD …
BLACKENED CHICKEN ALFREDO …
DIEF’S KEY LIME CHEESECAKE …
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA …
CRAWFISH BOIL, MA CHÈRE …
BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH FALL VEGETABLES
Louisiana Boiled Shrimp
ULTIMATE SEAFOOD GUMBO
PECAN PIE MINI MUFFINS
CHOCOLATE PECAN BROWNIES
Holiday Yams
UNCLE DIEF’S SOUL-WARMIN’, HEART-HEALIN’ VEGGIE BEEF SOUP …
FOOTBALL SNACKS: Mama Dief’s Chili Dip
CHICKEN SOUP TO CURE ALL THAT AILS YOU!!!
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
Castle Burgers
JUICY LUCY CHEESBURGER STEAK with LOUISIANA GRAVY
SHRIMP CREOLE
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp In Garlic Pepper Sauce
Chicken Sausage Gumbo
SHRIMP REMOULADE
FRENCH BREAD PUDDING IN A CLEAR RUM SAUCE
COCONUT BEER BATTERED SHRIMP AND SPICY SWEET SAUCE
60 MINUTE CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE’
Strawberries Romanoff
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA CAPEZIO SALAD
FRENCH BREAD PUDDING IN A CLEAR RUM SAUCE
SALMON … SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY and OH, SO GOOD
DIRTY RICE
Dief’s Texas Chili
Dief’s Salsa
NEW ORLEANS RED BEANS AND RICE
WORKOUT BOWTIE TUNA SALAD
Menus from Area Restaurants
MUSIC & ART
NASHVILLE: The NYC of the South
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF JULY AT PARAGON CASINO RESORT
THE SALON PINEVILLE RED, WHITE & BLUE TO YOU
SMITHFIELD FAIR: 36th ALBUM STARTS 53rd YEAR
TAREVA HENDERSON
BURG RANSOM IS THE ULTIMATE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER
MEET MIKE SHEPHERD … A MAN FOR ALL MUSICAL SEASONS AND MORE …
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
JIMMY CLANTON (b. September 2, 1938)
JULY’S SIZZLIN’ SUMMER READ REVISITED
TOBYMAC CONCERT IN MISSISSIPPI
LOLA WILLIS – RETROSPECTIVE, INTROSPECTIVE, INQUISITIVE
LSHOF & NWLA HISTORY MUSEUM JULY EVENTS
FREE SUMMER MOVIES AT THE GRAND THEATER
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
LOCAL AUTHOR PUBLISHES NEW BOOK
97.7 CAJUN RADIO ~ MARKSVILLE, LA
45th ANNUAL NATCHITOCHES-NSU FOLK FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JULY 19
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
“LIVING WITH EYES CLOSED?”
LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT? DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA HAS GOT WHAT YOU WANT!
THE AMAZING DIAMOND GRILL … A DIAMOND, INDEED
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
NSU PRESENTS MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE
HERE IS “THE” BOOK YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED:
THE SALON … A Salon That’s All About YOU!
INTRODUCING THE BEST PLACE TO HAVE FUN IN CENLA … COME TRY THE MIRROR ROOM’S TAPAS LOUNGE
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY … A HOME AWAY FROM HOME WITH EXCELLENT DINING … AND DELICIOUS BREW, TOO!
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
Checkout 102.3 JACK fm … They’re “playing what we want” … THEY ROCK!
Music Photo Gallery
LOUISIANA MUSIC HALL OF FAME
FRANKIE FORD (1939 -2015)
JAMES “SUGARBOY” CRAWFORD (OCT. 12, 1934-SEPT. 25, 2012)
BILL CONTI (b. April 13, 1942 – )
DEACON JOHN MOORE (b. June 23, 1941 – ):
ANDY GRIGGS
JOHNNY HORTON
BUDDY GUY (b. July 30, 1936 – )
DICK HOLLER
BOBBY CHARLES
JIM CARRUTH
LEROUX
ERNIE K-DOE (Feb. 22, 1936–July 5, 2001)
MAHALIA JACKSON (b. Oct. 26, 1911 or 1912 – d. Jan. 27, 1972)
PETE FOUNTAIN (b. July 3, 1930-August 6, 2016)
DIXIE CUPS
FATS DOMINO (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017)
AARON NEVILLE (JANUARY 21, 1941-)
CLARENCE “FROGMAN” HENRY (MARCH 19, 1937)
CLIFTON CHENIER
LOUISIANA HOMECOMING II INDUCTION CONCERT WILL HONOR ARTISTS STATEWIDE
THE BOSWELLS
LENNY CAPELLO (SEPTEMBER 22, 1942 – )
JIMMIE DAVIS (b. Sept. 11, 1899 – d. Nov. 5, 2000)
DALE & GRACE
TAB BENOIT (November 17, 1967 – )
HAROLD BATTISTE (October 28, 1931 – June 19, 2015)
JIMMY CLANTON (b. September 2, 1938)
ALLEN TOUSSAINT (JANUARY 14, 1938-NOVEMBER 10, 2015)
MAC REBENNACK (DR. JOHN!) Nov. 21, 1940 – June 6, 2019
JERRY LEE LEWIS (b. Sept. 29, 1935 – Oct. 28, 2022 )
JAMES BURTON (August 22, 1939 -)
LOUIS ARMSTRONG (b. Aug. 1, 1901 – d. July 5, 1971)
FLOYD CRAMER (b. Oct. 27, 1933 – d. Dec. 31, 1997)
SAMMY KERSHAW (FEB 24, 1958 -)
DALE HAWKINS (August 22, 1936 – February 13, 2010)
LEROUX
ALLEN TOUSSAINT (January 14, 1938-November 10, 2015)
DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
AL “CARNIVAL TIME” JOHNSON
LEADBELLY (b. Jan. 15, 20, 21, or 29, 1885, 1888, or 1889 – d. Dec. 6, 1949):
MEET MIKE SHEPHERD … A MAN FOR ALL MUSICAL SEASONS AND MORE …
HERE IS “THE” BOOK YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED:
LEON MEDICA – A LIVING LEGEND …
GREAT GOLFING IN CENLA
OAKWING GOLF CLUB ~ Louisiana’s “Best Kept Secret” …
TAMAHKA TRAILS GOLF CLUB ~ A GOLF COURSE WITH SOME TEETH …
BRINGHURST GOLF COURSE … THE OLDEST PAR 3 COURSE IN AMERICA!
SPORTS
LSHOF & NWLA HISTORY MUSEUM JULY EVENTS
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
WOMEN FIRST!
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS FROM SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK
BABE RUTH IN ALEXANDRIA
BURG RANSOM IS THE ULTIMATE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER
QUEST FOR FREEDOM by Coach Dale Brown
WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
TAMAHKA TRAILS GOLF CLUB ~ A GOLF COURSE WITH SOME TEETH …
BRINGHURST GOLF COURSE … THE OLDEST PAR 3 COURSE IN AMERICA!
NEWS
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ~ JULY, 2025
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF JULY AT PARAGON CASINO RESORT
BOM IN THE NEWS ~ JULY
THE DIAMOND GRILL, THE BENTLEY & MIRROR ROOMS—PARTNER WITH GLASS ACT RECYCLING
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, WARD HARDWARE … A CENLA ICON!
WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS FROM SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK
A PALATE OF DELIGHTS FROM THE INIMITABLE BENTLEY ROOM
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK …
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
LOUISIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT NEWS
RAPIDES PIONEERS RECEIVE YHEC AWARDS ON THE WAY TO NATIONALS
OAKWING GOLF CLUB ~ Louisiana’s “Best Kept Secret” …
THE SALON … A Salon That’s All About YOU!
TAMAHKA TRAILS GOLF CLUB ~ A GOLF COURSE WITH SOME TEETH …
EDUCATION ACROSS OUR GREAT STATE
ALEXANDRIA MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL BREAKS GROUND ON MAJOR RENOVATION PROJECT
FLIGHT FORWARD – NSU SHOWCASES EMERGING DRONE TECHNOLOGY, ENCOURAGES PARTNERSHIPS, INNOVATION
45th ANNUAL NATCHITOCHES-NSU FOLK FESTIVAL TO BE HELD JULY 19
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
MANY EVENT CELEBRATES FOLK FIDDLING IN LOUISIANA
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS: Who’s Your Copyman?
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LEVATOR BOYD
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WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS
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