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EVENTS
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
JANUARY EVENTS
YOU’RE INVITED …
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
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
AIR FRYER APPLE CRISPS
LOCAL FAVE LOS PORTALES WELCOMES RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS ALIKE
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY ~ A FANTASTIC RESTAURANT, NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND!
WHY NOT STOP AT THE Y-NOT?
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!
AUTHENTIC KOREAN FOOD AT STARLITE GRILL IN LEESVILLE
THE AMAZING DIAMOND GRILL … A DIAMOND, INDEED
INTRODUCING THE BEST PLACE TO HAVE FUN IN CENLA … COME TRY THE MIRROR ROOM’S TAPAS LOUNGE
SENTRY GRILL HOLDS CENLA’S MEMORIES
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
AIR FRYER APPLE CRISPS
CRANBERRY PECAN MUFFINS
PECAN PIE BARS
CHERRY CHOCOLATE DUMP CAKE
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
DJ TROY-D presents THE KING & I … KING GEORGE!
JANUARY 2026 … A NEW BEGINNING
SUDHA PILLARISETTI – a medically trained poet
THE SALON PINEVILLE HAS YOU IN MIND!
THE MISS MAGNOLIA SENIOR CITIZEN BEAUTY PAGEANT
AL JOHNSON (JUNE 20, 1939)
LIVE YOURSELF INTO A NEW WAY OF THINKING
2026 MOVIES TO WATCH FOR
A NEW YEAR DAWNS FOR US ALL … WELCOME 2023!
AT THE SALON … “A MASTERPEACE LIFESTYLE” WILL BE YOUR LAST STOP IN SEARCHING FOR YOUR FOREVER SALON HOME!
HAPPY NEW YEAR …. HAPPY HOME
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
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!
THE AMAZING DIAMOND GRILL … A DIAMOND, INDEED
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
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
AL JOHNSON (JUNE 20, 1939)
CASEY KELLY
CHARLENE HOWARDS ~ 2021 INDUCTEE
AL HIRT ~ b. Nov. 7, 1922 – d. April 27, 1999
DOUG KERSHAW
BOBBY CHARLES (FEBRUARY 21, 1938-JANUARY 14, 2010)
TAREVA HENDERSON
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
DREAMS DO COME TRUE …
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
JANUARY 2026 … A NEW BEGINNING
LOOKING FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS? STOP BY SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK TODAY
WARD 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 ~ JANUARY 2026
BOM IS COMMUNITY!
BOM CONTINUES COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN 2026
BOM CONTINUES TO HELP IN 2026
KP JEWELERS … CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS FILLED HERE!
BOM HELPS OUT!
WARD HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK IN OLLA UNVEILS DEDICATED “LOGGER’S LANE” FOR LOCAL LOGGERS
BOM BRINGS JOY
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP
CENTRAL LOUISIANA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT – HERE WHEN YOU NEED US
BOM AROUND THE STATE
THE DIAMOND GRILL, THE BENTLEY & MIRROR ROOMS—PARTNER WITH GLASS ACT RECYCLING
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
LOOKING FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS? STOP BY SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK TODAY
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
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 PINEVILLE HAS YOU IN MIND!
CARING CHOICES CLINIC
QUIT SMOKING WITH US!
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
IS THIS PROBLEM YOURS?
THERE’S NOTHING COOL ABOUT VAPING SIDE EFFECTS
THE SIGNS …
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT? DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA HAS GOT WHAT YOU WANT!
THE SALON … A Salon That’s All About YOU!
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK …
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
LOOKING FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS? STOP BY SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK TODAY
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
HUMAN INTEREST STORIES
BEE SWEET LIKE HONEY …
FAITH UNFADED: PEOPLE ARE NOT DEFINED BY THEIR WORST ROLE
CELEBRATING WITH EVERGREEN
CHARLES WILLARD AND HIS FLYING MACHINE
KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE (LES FEST REVISITED 2019)
THE DIAMOND GRILL, THE BENTLEY & MIRROR ROOMS—PARTNER WITH GLASS ACT RECYCLING
WARD HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
BRIAN LANDRUM AND CLASSIC CARS
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
EVERYDAY HEROES … A CELEBRATION OF THANKS GIVING
“FLAUNTING THEIR FINERY AND AUDACIOUSNESS …”
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
THE SALON … A Salon That’s All About YOU!
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: Why Small Joys Matter More Than Resolutions
HEALTHIER AIR FOR ALL
INTRODUCING THE BEST PLACE TO HAVE FUN IN CENLA … COME TRY THE MIRROR ROOM’S TAPAS LOUNGE
A 2025 RETROSPECTIVE: Saying Yes to Life
LOOKING FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS? STOP BY SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK TODAY
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK …
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY … A HOME AWAY FROM HOME WITH EXCELLENT DINING … AND DELICIOUS BREW, TOO!
JANUARY IS NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH
YOU’RE INVITED …
VERENA HARP
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
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SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA: A Town Dedicated to Christmas
A WINTER WONDERLAND IN INDIANAPOLIS
MEMPHIS IN DECEMBER: Classic Sights and Christmas Traditions
A CHRISTMAS ROOTED IN TRADITION: Louisville in December
A COASTAL CHRISTMAS GIFT
NEW ORLEANS: Choose-Your-Own-Holiday-Adventure
AROUND THE STATE: Christmas in the Kees
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PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
JANUARY EVENTS
YOU’RE INVITED …
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
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
AIR FRYER APPLE CRISPS
LOCAL FAVE LOS PORTALES WELCOMES RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS ALIKE
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY ~ A FANTASTIC RESTAURANT, NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND!
WHY NOT STOP AT THE Y-NOT?
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!
AUTHENTIC KOREAN FOOD AT STARLITE GRILL IN LEESVILLE
THE AMAZING DIAMOND GRILL … A DIAMOND, INDEED
INTRODUCING THE BEST PLACE TO HAVE FUN IN CENLA … COME TRY THE MIRROR ROOM’S TAPAS LOUNGE
SENTRY GRILL HOLDS CENLA’S MEMORIES
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
AIR FRYER APPLE CRISPS
CRANBERRY PECAN MUFFINS
PECAN PIE BARS
CHERRY CHOCOLATE DUMP CAKE
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
DJ TROY-D presents THE KING & I … KING GEORGE!
JANUARY 2026 … A NEW BEGINNING
SUDHA PILLARISETTI – a medically trained poet
THE SALON PINEVILLE HAS YOU IN MIND!
THE MISS MAGNOLIA SENIOR CITIZEN BEAUTY PAGEANT
AL JOHNSON (JUNE 20, 1939)
LIVE YOURSELF INTO A NEW WAY OF THINKING
2026 MOVIES TO WATCH FOR
A NEW YEAR DAWNS FOR US ALL … WELCOME 2023!
AT THE SALON … “A MASTERPEACE LIFESTYLE” WILL BE YOUR LAST STOP IN SEARCHING FOR YOUR FOREVER SALON HOME!
HAPPY NEW YEAR …. HAPPY HOME
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
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!
THE AMAZING DIAMOND GRILL … A DIAMOND, INDEED
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
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
AL JOHNSON (JUNE 20, 1939)
CASEY KELLY
CHARLENE HOWARDS ~ 2021 INDUCTEE
AL HIRT ~ b. Nov. 7, 1922 – d. April 27, 1999
DOUG KERSHAW
BOBBY CHARLES (FEBRUARY 21, 1938-JANUARY 14, 2010)
TAREVA HENDERSON
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
DREAMS DO COME TRUE …
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
JANUARY 2026 … A NEW BEGINNING
LOOKING FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS? STOP BY SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK TODAY
WARD 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 ~ JANUARY 2026
BOM IS COMMUNITY!
BOM CONTINUES COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN 2026
BOM CONTINUES TO HELP IN 2026
KP JEWELERS … CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS FILLED HERE!
BOM HELPS OUT!
WARD HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK IN OLLA UNVEILS DEDICATED “LOGGER’S LANE” FOR LOCAL LOGGERS
BOM BRINGS JOY
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP
CENTRAL LOUISIANA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT – HERE WHEN YOU NEED US
BOM AROUND THE STATE
THE DIAMOND GRILL, THE BENTLEY & MIRROR ROOMS—PARTNER WITH GLASS ACT RECYCLING
PARAGON CASINO RESORT: A PREMIER DESTINATION IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA
CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS SYSTEMS, LLC … A CENLA MAINSTAY!
LOOKING FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS? STOP BY SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK TODAY
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
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 PINEVILLE HAS YOU IN MIND!
CARING CHOICES CLINIC
QUIT SMOKING WITH US!
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
IS THIS PROBLEM YOURS?
THERE’S NOTHING COOL ABOUT VAPING SIDE EFFECTS
THE SIGNS …
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT? DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA HAS GOT WHAT YOU WANT!
THE SALON … A Salon That’s All About YOU!
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK …
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
LOOKING FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS? STOP BY SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK TODAY
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
THE SALON EXTENSIONS … FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HAIR AGAIN
HUMAN INTEREST STORIES
BEE SWEET LIKE HONEY …
FAITH UNFADED: PEOPLE ARE NOT DEFINED BY THEIR WORST ROLE
CELEBRATING WITH EVERGREEN
CHARLES WILLARD AND HIS FLYING MACHINE
KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE (LES FEST REVISITED 2019)
THE DIAMOND GRILL, THE BENTLEY & MIRROR ROOMS—PARTNER WITH GLASS ACT RECYCLING
WARD HARDWARE – AN ALEXANDRIA ICON!
BRIAN LANDRUM AND CLASSIC CARS
WARD HARDWARE: A CENTURY OF SERVICE, QUALITY, AND COMMUNITY
EVERYDAY HEROES … A CELEBRATION OF THANKS GIVING
“FLAUNTING THEIR FINERY AND AUDACIOUSNESS …”
THE ELEGANCE AND GRANDEUR OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY
THE SALON … A Salon That’s All About YOU!
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: Why Small Joys Matter More Than Resolutions
HEALTHIER AIR FOR ALL
INTRODUCING THE BEST PLACE TO HAVE FUN IN CENLA … COME TRY THE MIRROR ROOM’S TAPAS LOUNGE
A 2025 RETROSPECTIVE: Saying Yes to Life
LOOKING FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS? STOP BY SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK TODAY
SOUTHERN HERITAGE BANK …
BROKEN WHEEL BREWERY … A HOME AWAY FROM HOME WITH EXCELLENT DINING … AND DELICIOUS BREW, TOO!
JANUARY IS NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH
YOU’RE INVITED …
VERENA HARP
LET US “COLOR YOUR WORLD …”
THE LOUISIANA CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE LIVING (TFL)
TRAVEL
SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA: A Town Dedicated to Christmas
A WINTER WONDERLAND IN INDIANAPOLIS
MEMPHIS IN DECEMBER: Classic Sights and Christmas Traditions
A CHRISTMAS ROOTED IN TRADITION: Louisville in December
A COASTAL CHRISTMAS GIFT
NEW ORLEANS: Choose-Your-Own-Holiday-Adventure
AROUND THE STATE: Christmas in the Kees
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