West Ouachita High School Almost Called Something Else

Back in 1987, a new school was being built to replace Calhoun High School. Instead of at Calhoun, it was being built in Cadeville. Some wanted to keep the name, but Cadeville residents said that wouldn't make sense. It wasn't in Calhoun anymore. A lot of Cadeville residents wanted to name it William Fenner High … Continue reading West Ouachita High School Almost Called Something Else →

What was the lowest ever recorded temperature in Monroe?

Last week's ice storm got me curious as to what is the lowest recorded temperature in Monroe. Since the National Weather Service started keeping records in 1911, the lowest recorded temperature in Monroe occurred on the morning of February 2, 1951. It got down to -2 degrees. According to an article in the News-Star on … Continue reading What was the lowest ever recorded temperature in Monroe? →

Calhoun Experimental Station

These two pages depict the North Louisiana Experimental Station, which is known as the Calhoun Experimental Station and closed recently as the LSU Agriculture Center.

A Little Description of the Town of Calhoun in 1889.

Last week, my boss asked me if I had ever found any history or information on the town of Calhoun. I had to admit that I hadn't. After much scrambling around, she found a short history that had been written by Louise Rhea Humble Terracina. I once worked with Louise and knew her as a … Continue reading A Little Description of the Town of Calhoun in 1889. →