The hanging of Ephraim Blackburn by Stanley Nelson
In 1801, Philip Nolan’s men were transported to Mexican prisons where they feared they would spend the rest of their lives.
Black River Lagniappe By Alma Womack
Reading the News-Booster last week, I was a bit surprised when reading the thank you to the voters of Harold Sones’ ward for no one challenging him this year. If his ward is happy with him, so be it.
This too shall pass By Leo Chappelle
For the three years or so that I have written this column, I have used a literary device probably best known as the “royal we” but also called, more appropriately in this context, the “editorial we”. Mark Twain commented that, “Only presidents, editors and people with tapeworms ought to have the
Philip Nolan and the conquistadors by Stanley Nelson
In Texas in March 1801, Philip Nolan warned his men: Fight for a chance to escape. Otherwise, the Spanish will put you in chains and imprison you for life.
Now his men found themselves in that feared position.
Out and about with Jodie Bartmess
A picture is worth a thousand words but to experience something in person is priceless. I spent this last weekend out and about in Catahoula parish and I still didn’t get to do everything.
Black River Lagniappe By Alma Womack
I know it’s too much to ask, but, oh, how I wish people running for president next year had to wait till next year to start running.
Cesar, Nolan in a Texas shootout by Stanley Nelson
Few men were as well known among the movers and shakers in the new American government in the Mississippi Territory than an enslaved man named Cesar, who could speak and interpret the languages of the Native Americans, particularly the Choctaw.
Out and about with Jodie Bartmess 08/21/19
I attended a meeting last Wednesday to meet principals and assistant principals (Instructional Consultants) in Catahoula Parish. I wasn’t expecting a lesson on how to protect students in case of an active shooter, but I did.
Black River Lagniappe By Alma Womack 08/21/19
A few things I’m wondering about, down here on sultry Tupelo Brake, south of Jonesville. One thing that has been on my mind is the garbage pickup program for the parish.
Catahoula Countdown By Leo Chappelle 08/21/19
At the time we’re writing, the primary election scheduled for October 12, 2019 has suffered two early casualties. Eli Rutledge has withdrawn from the District One Police jury race giving incumbent Ben Otwell one less opponent to worry about.
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