May 2, 1979 Late News Broadcast on KNOE

I was nosing about on the Internet Archives when I found this little gem of a video! Some commercials were included. Good old Freddy is even in the weather forecast! (If you grew up in the area around this time, you know!) This aired the day Mayor Bob Powell served his first day in office … Continue reading May 2, 1979 Late News Broadcast on KNOE →

Buick Goes Around the World

Back in 1924, Buick decided to take one of it's cars on an around the world trip to prove that they are good cars and can take all driving conditions. On it's trip it was passed from dealership to dealership with only a spare tire and gas. When it arrived back in New York, it … Continue reading Buick Goes Around the World →

Christopher Hunt Dabbs

The first photo I would like to highlight is the patriarch of all the Dabbs family in Ouachita Parish. Dr. Christopher Hunt Dabbs: https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-pho%3A430 He came to Monroe during the 1830's and set out his shingle. He married Julia Washington Muse, a descendant of the Filhiol family, in 1845. They were the parents of several … Continue reading Christopher Hunt Dabbs →