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EVENTS
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
APRIL EVENTS IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA
THE INCLUSIVE OMNIUM CIRCUS DELIGHTS, INSPIRES
ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM OF ART ISSUES OPEN CALL FOR 38TH ANNUAL SEPTEMBER COMPETITION
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: COMMUNITY FAIR AND KIDZFEST
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
CELEBRATE THE MONTH OF APRIL AT PARAGON CASINO RESORT!
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
CARAMEL POPCORN DAY
JUICY LUCY CHEESBURGER STEAK with LOUISIANA GRAVY
THE BENTLEY ROOM: CAJUN CONTEMPORARY WITH AN ASIAN TWIST, YES PLEASE!
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
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
CELEBRATE THE MONTH OF APRIL AT PARAGON CASINO RESORT!
OUACHITA RIVER BLUES SOCIETY NONPROFIT HOSTS MONTHLY OPEN BLUES JAMS AND ANNUAL BLUES CHALLENGE
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
SHA’CONDRA SICES-SIBLEY (ICON) – THE MASTER
APRIL EVENTS IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA
SPRING FORWARD … WE HOPE!
AROUND THE STATE: TRAIN WRECK INN, GRAND COTEAU
THERE IS NO TRY
BILL CONTI (b. April 13, 1942 – )
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: COMMUNITY FAIR AND KIDZFEST
FOUR OLD BROADS ON THE HIGH SEAS
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
THE INCLUSIVE OMNIUM CIRCUS DELIGHTS, INSPIRES
MARCH PRODUCTIONS IN CENLA
THE GREAT GATSBY
LOCAL AUTHOR PUBLISHES NEW BOOK
ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM OF ART ISSUES OPEN CALL FOR 38TH ANNUAL SEPTEMBER COMPETITION
97.7 CAJUN RADIO ~ MARKSVILLE, LA
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT? DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA HAS GOT WHAT YOU WANT!
WHAT THE BEATLES TAUGHT US …
THE AMAZING DIAMOND GRILL … A DIAMOND, INDEED
LOCAL BALLERINA PERFORMS WITH COLLAGE DANCE COLLECTIVE
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
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
ERNIE K-DOE (Feb. 22, 1936–July 5, 2001)
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
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
ANTICIPATING, ENJOYING, REMEMBERING
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
SEC GYMNASTIC FINALS
SPRING FORWARD … WE HOPE!
JOHN WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS FROM SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK
A Tribute To … COACH TONY ROBICHAUX
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 ~ APRIL, 2025
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
BOM REACHES OUT …
BOM HELPS!
BOM AROUND THE STATE ~ MARCH
BOM AROUND LOUISIANA
RAPIDES PARISH LIBRARY DIRECTOR NAMED LOUISIANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
BOM IN THE NEWS ~ APRIL 2025
BOM HELPS ~ MARCH 2025
JOHN WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
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
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
LSUA RECEIVES A.C. BUCHANAN BUILDING IN DONATION FROM RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND THE RAPIDES FOUNDATION
BUCKEYE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR DREW TYSON EARNS PRESTIGIOUS APPOINTMENT TO AIR FORCE ACADEMY
SEC GYMNASTIC FINALS
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS: Who’s Your Copyman?
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
CENTRAL LOUISIANA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT – HERE WHEN YOU NEED US
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
HELPFUL HINTS FROM A CENLA NATIVE DEDICATED TO HIS CUSTOMERS
THE SALON PINEVILLE HAS YOU IN MIND!
IF YOU CAN’T LOOK THEM IN THE EYE … DON’T BUY!!!
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
ELAINE BRISTER – HISTORIAN
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
CENTRAL LOUISIANA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT – HERE WHEN YOU NEED US
BIRMINGHAM TREE HOUSE: A UNIQUE ALABAMA STAY
AROUND THE STATE: TRAIN WRECK INN, GRAND COTEAU
POCKIN ON THE BAYOU …
TIMMY’S TOYS EDUCATES PARENTS, PROVIDES SUPPORT
ALEXANDRIA’S PAPER MONEY
“FLAUNTING THEIR FINERY AND AUDACIOUSNESS …”
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
FAITH UNFADED: SHARING MY TESTIMONY
IF YOU CAN’T LOOK THEM IN THE EYE … DON’T BUY!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUISIANA!
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
HELPFUL HINTS FROM A CENLA NATIVE DEDICATED TO HIS CUSTOMERS
CURIOSITY COTTAGE: FINDING JOY IN THE JOURNEY
EVERYDAY HEROES – MOTHERHOOD
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK …
PLANTAR VOS FLEURS DANS DU BON ENGRAIS
EASTER: THE HOPE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY … A HOME AWAY FROM HOME WITH EXCELLENT DINING … AND DELICIOUS BREW, TOO!
SURROUNDED WITH KINDNESS …
JOHN WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
LOOKING BACK TO MOVE FORWARD
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
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EVENTS
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
APRIL EVENTS IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA
THE INCLUSIVE OMNIUM CIRCUS DELIGHTS, INSPIRES
ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM OF ART ISSUES OPEN CALL FOR 38TH ANNUAL SEPTEMBER COMPETITION
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: COMMUNITY FAIR AND KIDZFEST
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
CELEBRATE THE MONTH OF APRIL AT PARAGON CASINO RESORT!
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
CARAMEL POPCORN DAY
JUICY LUCY CHEESBURGER STEAK with LOUISIANA GRAVY
THE BENTLEY ROOM: CAJUN CONTEMPORARY WITH AN ASIAN TWIST, YES PLEASE!
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
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
CELEBRATE THE MONTH OF APRIL AT PARAGON CASINO RESORT!
OUACHITA RIVER BLUES SOCIETY NONPROFIT HOSTS MONTHLY OPEN BLUES JAMS AND ANNUAL BLUES CHALLENGE
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
SHA’CONDRA SICES-SIBLEY (ICON) – THE MASTER
APRIL EVENTS IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA
SPRING FORWARD … WE HOPE!
AROUND THE STATE: TRAIN WRECK INN, GRAND COTEAU
THERE IS NO TRY
BILL CONTI (b. April 13, 1942 – )
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: COMMUNITY FAIR AND KIDZFEST
FOUR OLD BROADS ON THE HIGH SEAS
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
THE INCLUSIVE OMNIUM CIRCUS DELIGHTS, INSPIRES
MARCH PRODUCTIONS IN CENLA
THE GREAT GATSBY
LOCAL AUTHOR PUBLISHES NEW BOOK
ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM OF ART ISSUES OPEN CALL FOR 38TH ANNUAL SEPTEMBER COMPETITION
97.7 CAJUN RADIO ~ MARKSVILLE, LA
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT? DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA HAS GOT WHAT YOU WANT!
WHAT THE BEATLES TAUGHT US …
THE AMAZING DIAMOND GRILL … A DIAMOND, INDEED
LOCAL BALLERINA PERFORMS WITH COLLAGE DANCE COLLECTIVE
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
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
ERNIE K-DOE (Feb. 22, 1936–July 5, 2001)
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
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
ANTICIPATING, ENJOYING, REMEMBERING
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
SEC GYMNASTIC FINALS
SPRING FORWARD … WE HOPE!
JOHN WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS FROM SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK
A Tribute To … COACH TONY ROBICHAUX
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 ~ APRIL, 2025
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
BOM REACHES OUT …
BOM HELPS!
BOM AROUND THE STATE ~ MARCH
BOM AROUND LOUISIANA
RAPIDES PARISH LIBRARY DIRECTOR NAMED LOUISIANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
BOM IN THE NEWS ~ APRIL 2025
BOM HELPS ~ MARCH 2025
JOHN WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
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
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
LSUA RECEIVES A.C. BUCHANAN BUILDING IN DONATION FROM RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND THE RAPIDES FOUNDATION
BUCKEYE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR DREW TYSON EARNS PRESTIGIOUS APPOINTMENT TO AIR FORCE ACADEMY
SEC GYMNASTIC FINALS
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS: Who’s Your Copyman?
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
CENTRAL LOUISIANA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT – HERE WHEN YOU NEED US
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
HELPFUL HINTS FROM A CENLA NATIVE DEDICATED TO HIS CUSTOMERS
THE SALON PINEVILLE HAS YOU IN MIND!
IF YOU CAN’T LOOK THEM IN THE EYE … DON’T BUY!!!
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
ELAINE BRISTER – HISTORIAN
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
CENTRAL LOUISIANA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT – HERE WHEN YOU NEED US
BIRMINGHAM TREE HOUSE: A UNIQUE ALABAMA STAY
AROUND THE STATE: TRAIN WRECK INN, GRAND COTEAU
POCKIN ON THE BAYOU …
TIMMY’S TOYS EDUCATES PARENTS, PROVIDES SUPPORT
ALEXANDRIA’S PAPER MONEY
“FLAUNTING THEIR FINERY AND AUDACIOUSNESS …”
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
FAITH UNFADED: SHARING MY TESTIMONY
IF YOU CAN’T LOOK THEM IN THE EYE … DON’T BUY!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUISIANA!
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
HELPFUL HINTS FROM A CENLA NATIVE DEDICATED TO HIS CUSTOMERS
CURIOSITY COTTAGE: FINDING JOY IN THE JOURNEY
EVERYDAY HEROES – MOTHERHOOD
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK …
PLANTAR VOS FLEURS DANS DU BON ENGRAIS
EASTER: THE HOPE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY … A HOME AWAY FROM HOME WITH EXCELLENT DINING … AND DELICIOUS BREW, TOO!
SURROUNDED WITH KINDNESS …
JOHN WARD ACE HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
LOOKING BACK TO MOVE FORWARD
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
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