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Fifth annual Bayou Black Rodeo parade brings community together
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The 5th annual Bayou Black Rodeo Parade brought the community together Saturday in Monroe, kicking off the rodeo weekend with horses, floats and Western spirit. More than 45 groups participated in the event, filling the streets with music and candy. Organizers said the parade sets...
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5th annual Bayou Black Rodeo parade brings families together
The 5th annual Bayou Black Rodeo Parade brought the community together Saturday in Monroe, kicking off the rodeo weekend with horses, floats and Western spirit. More than 45 groups participated in the event, filling the streets with music and candy.
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library shares her legacy in Ouachita Parish
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Winnfield record label to compete in national competition
WINNFIELD, La. (KALB) - Buckshot Records, a record label based in Winnfield, is headed to Nashville in October to compete as a finalist in the 2026 Infiniti Music and Film awards. Buckshot represents regional musicians, offering them a platform and connections within the music industry. “People are noticing what we...
jacksonparishjournal.com
Jackson Parish Hospital Announces Winners of Quarter 2 Community Photo Contest
In October 2023, Jackson Parish Hospital (JPH) launched the Community Photography Contest to celebrate the history, beauty, and unique scenery of the communities we serve, captured through the lenses of those who call them home. Winning images from this contest are proudly displayed throughout the hospital, showcasing the landscapes, landmarks, and moments that make our region so special.
lincolnparishjournal.com
Bayou Star Search returning to LA Tech campus
Bayou Star Search, statewide talent competition in its second year that features a first-place prize of $10,000, will hold its main event in Howard Auditorium on Louisiana Tech University’s campus on August 22. Singers, dancers, musicians, and other performers from across Louisiana will compete live on stage starting at 7 p.m.
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'Duck Dynasty' couple head to Texas for new series, 'Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou.' Watch preview.
After finding TV fame on the West Monroe-set "Duck Dynasty" series, Jep and Jessica Robertson hope to make a splash on their own new non-scripted series. "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou" will premiere at 8 p.m. Saturday on Great American Family and GFAM+. The show is also streaming on Great American Pure Flix.
jacksonparishjournal.com
Jackson Parish Library Recognizes Ashlee Hatten and Robert Gammill
The administration and staff of the Jackson Parish Library are pleased to recognize Ashlee Hatten and Robert Gammill for their artistic skills. Hatten was selected as Artist of the Month at the Jonesboro Branch, and Gammill was honored by the Chatham Branch for his artistic ability. Hatten’s creations can be viewed at the Jonesboro Branch, while Gammill’s art is on display at the Chatham Branch. See below for more on each.
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‘Beyond the Bayou’: Jep & Jessica Robertson Make Major Life Decision
Jep and Jessica Robertson star in a new unscripted series Beyond the Bayou on Great American Pure Flix and Great American Family, showcasing their busy family life in Monroe, Louisiana. Jep and Jessica Robertson are back with a new unscripted series Beyond the Bayou on Great American Pure Flix and...
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Evans-Nix reunion features art show by Bienville Parish native
On Sunday July 19, relatives of prominent Jamestown couple Willard B. Evans and Audrey Nix Evans gathered at the Jamestown Baptist Church Hall to honor the lives of various members of the family and to announce new ancestry discoveries. The event also featured desserts from family recipes and music by the Lighthouse Trio (based at Pine Grove Methodist Church in Minden).
American Songwriter
Born 105 Years Ago Today in Louisiana, the Honky-Tonk Icon Who Scored More No. 1 Hits in the 50s Than Any Other Country Artist
On this day (August 8) in 1921, Webb Pierce was born in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was one of the most successful artists during the golden age of honky tonk. He launched a string of hits in the 1950s and ’60s, including the classic “There Stands the Glass.” Moreover, he shaped the future of country music by kickstarting the careers of future stars like Faron Young and innovative pianist Floyd Cramer.
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United States Air Force Band of the West to travel across north Louisiana, east Texas
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The U.S. Air Force’s Band of the West will travel across north Louisiana and east Texas in September. The band is made up of more than 50 airmen who are trained professional musicians serving through music. The band will perform at:. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium on...
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United States Air Force Band of the West to travel across north Louisiana, east Texas
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The U.S. Air Force’s Band of the West will travel across north Louisiana and east Texas in September. The band is made up of more than 50 airmen who are trained professional musicians serving through music. The band will perform at:. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium on...
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Ouachita Parish Main branch library to close temporarily
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Ouachita Parish Main branch library will close Tuesday, August 18th at 7:00 PM in preparation to begin the moving process to our new location at 1000 Oliver Rd. in Monroe. The Main branch will remain closed until reopening at the new location in mid-September. Officials say all other library branch […]