From the 4-H files… back in 1960 Now here’s a guy I know pretty well. Don’t think I knew dad raised a cow and some turkeys when he was 15 though! –… Read More
Johnny Letlow: Bronze Turkeys New Interest, ca., 1960
Black History Month: Elvin Hayes reflects on how culture has changed
Hayes was shy, introverted and extremely close to his mother. He knew leaving for Texas would be tough. Even the car ride to get from his home in Rayville, Louisiana to the University of Houston was terrifying.
Eula D. Britton Elementary Champs: Morehouse and Richland – “Boys” 1959-1960
Eula D. Britton Elementary Champs: Morehouse and Richland – “Boys” 1959-1960. Photo includes NBA great “Elvin Hayes” and Rayville Mayor Harry “Kayo” Lewis.
Poplar Chapel A.M.E. Church in Rayville, constructed ca. 1901
This church was destroyed within the last twenty-five years, but it’s history was and still is a cherished one. It was placed on the National Register of Historic places back in 1989…. Read More
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