Miracle Mindset

Written by Ken Hulsey. Though I couldn't find an account of a Bigfoot sighting in the town of Lecompte, the big hairy fella has definitely been lurking nearby. Indian Creek: 15-minute drive from Lecompte: BIGFOOT- 2 Encounters Made a Believer of Pineville Man By Andrew Griffin The Town Talk They are hairy, tall, and usually smell bad. They are elusive and mysterious and are known by different names throughout the world-Yeti and Yowie, Sasquatch and Skunk Ape. In the United States, these enigmatic primates are primarily known as Bigfoot. Some people believe in Bigfoot creatures, and some do not. Scott Kessler of Pineville is a believer. Since he was a young boy growing up in rural Rapides Parish, Kessler has had an obsessive fascination with Bigfoot, mainly because he says he has had two encounters with the hulking ape-like beasts. His first encounter with a Bigfoot was in the mid-1970's. He was camping with his family near Woodworth in the Indian Creek area. Late one nig...

 Written By: Ken Hulsey. Retiring from the monster business, Dr. Frankenstein plans to pass the reins to his hapless nephew, Felix, at an upcoming convention attended by an assortment of famous creatures - Frankenstein's monster, Dracula, the Werewolf, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, among others. But when the incompetent and overly kindhearted Felix proves unfit for the role, the monsters hatch a plot to eliminate him and seize control of Frankenstein's latest, and most dangerous, discovery - the secret to total destruction.

Photos and Story By Ken Hulsey Horror fans worldwide know the famous tale of the Headless Horseman, or Galloping Hessian, which author Washington Irving immortalized in his novel, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. However, many Louisiana residents don't know about a legendary ghostly rider right here in the Pelican State.

 Photos and Story by Ken Hulsey. I've been busy over the last couple of weeks taking random photos with my phone. I believe that I have been able to capture some beautiful and peaceful landscapes here in central Louisiana.  The first of my photos were taken at sunrise at the England Air Park in Alexandria. 

 If you have any doubts that it is indeed Fall in Southern Louisiana, a trip to Fresh Pickin's Produce Market in Lafayette will clue you in to the seasonal change. Though the temperatures are just starting to cool down and the leaves are still mostly green, this fruit and vegetable stand (that's what we used to call a place like this in the good old days) is full of Fall colors. The oranges of pumpkins and the reds. yellows and browns of gourds and Indian corn delight the visual spectrum. 

It seems that Fred and Barney have an eccentric neighbor named Alvin Brickrock, who collects strange objects and constantly fights with his wife. When these fights die down, the two Stone Age sleuths deduce that Brickrock has chopped up his wife and hidden her remains in an old trunk.

Experience the 41st Annual Natchez Balloon Festival: A Celebration of Music, Family, and Adventure Information from the Natchez Balloon Festival - Photos by Ken Hulsey.   The Natchez Balloon Festival is back for its 41st year, bringing excitement and entertainment to Natchez, Mississippi, on October 16-17, 2026. Set against the stunning backdrop of Rosalie Mansion's high bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, this festival has become a staple in the community, attracting visitors from near and far.  

Written By Ken Hulsey With Halloween quickly approaching, I wanted to share a little ghost story from my past. Back in the 1980s, I lived in Albuquerque, in a subdivision known as Heritage Hills. When my family moved in during the late 1970s, this area was brand new. In fact, these were the only homes located on the furthest north side of the city. Beyond our subdivision, there was nothing but open desert, with dirt roads and a few scattered structures. This area remained undeveloped for quite some time. 

 Photos and Story By Ken Hulsey Last week, I stayed overnight in Shreveport for an early-morning meeting in Bossier City. After the meeting, I visited one of my favorite places in Shreveport, Riverview Park, along the majestic Red River. The weather was pleasantly cool for a change, with a lovely layer of fog hanging in the air, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to stretch my legs and take some photos of the area.