Sunday, January 28, 2024

Genealogist Dr. Antoinette Harrell connects with her brother through Ancestry DNA

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Patrick, Zelda, Antoinette, Dwayne Siblings found each other through Ancestry DNA I am a  local historian  and genealogist in Tangiphaoa Par...
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Monday, January 15, 2024

Local farmers and the SU AG Center distributed fresh produce on MLK Day in Kentwood, LA.

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ACCFA and Southern University AG Center Photo Credit: Dr. Antoinette Harrell The  Angus Cattle Community Farmers, Inc., Southern University ...
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Using social media to share family photographs with family members

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Antoinette Harrell Photograph Collection This time of year, I spend considerable time reviewing files.  My focus this time was on the family...
Friday, December 29, 2023

Cheryl Stamant recalls her mother's handmade vintage doilies and scarves

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Catherine Harrell Lewis I t's human nature to share stories about our families.  This morning, I spoke with my maternal first cousin Che...
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Alberta Irving and Ralph "Kid" Irving owned a grocery store and gas station in the 1950s.

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Kid and Alberta Irving Grocery Store and Gas Station Roseland, LA Photo Credit: Dr. Antoinette Harrell Taking photographs of farm animals gr...
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Monday, September 25, 2023

Tangipahoa Parish local historian Dr. Antoinette Harrell is on a mission to explore all 64 Louisiana Parishes

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Joyce Wildlife Swampwalk Playing house and playing with baby dolls was not my favorite activity as a child.   I enjoyed exploring my family...
Sunday, August 27, 2023

Harold J. Smith, Thruway Street Dedication and Recognition of Frank Edwards Substation

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Renaming of the 9th Street Photo Credit: Antoinette Harrell A street was named for Harold J. Smith, the first elected African-American offic...
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Agricultural education is a key focus of St. Helena AG for Kids

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St. Helena AG Day Photo Credit: Nicholas Muse Kids and agriculture play an important role in shaping the future of our food system. Teaching...
Saturday, July 22, 2023

Farming and Gardners in the Louisiana Florida Parishes

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Sunday, July 9, 2023

A tireless effort led by Dr. Antoinette Harrell to establish African American collections at the Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies

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Left to right: Alex Richardson, Dr. Antoinette Harrell,  Earl Richardson, Jr., Dr. Valarie Richardson Photo Credit: Eddie Ponds Dr. Antoinet...