Author Archives: westcarrollchamber

ANNOUNCING LAMB WESTON PRESENTS THE NORTH LOUISIANA SWEET POTATO FESTIVAL APRIL 15, 2023

Posted on March 23, 2023 by westcarrollchamber
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Louisiana College and Universities guide:

Posted on May 18, 2017 by westcarrollchamber

The following links are new sites that provides greater insight, offers more information and most importantly, sort through all the different scholarship platforms that are available to students. This resource is focused on what students should know before they apply, … Continue reading →

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Online Colleges in Louisiana By Location

Posted on April 11, 2016 by westcarrollchamber

Online education in Louisiana was at one time limited to private, for-profit colleges and universities. Today, limits are gone and online classes are available across the state. As of 2013, 16 four-year colleges and universities in the state of Louisiana … Continue reading →

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Fiske Offically Named To National Registry of Historic Places

Posted on January 31, 2014 by westcarrollchamber

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The West Carroll Chamber of Commerce and Holland Entertainment LLC of Oak Grove, La. were informed Thursday afternoon by the United States Parks Service that the Fiske Theatre has been approved and is now officially listed on … Continue reading →

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Fiske Gets Nomination From State Now on to NPS for Final Approval for Registry

Posted on November 22, 2013 by westcarrollchamber

(Photo Caption: Left to Right: W.C. Chamber President H. Doug Ainsworth, Tulane School of Architecture Professor Dr. Andrew Liles, Donald B. Fiske Jr. and Adam T. Holland, Presient of Holland Entertainment at the Nov. 21 Louisiana State National Registry Review … Continue reading →

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Tulane and Chamber Donate Fiske Theatre History Book to W.C. Library

Posted on November 7, 2013 by westcarrollchamber

OAK GROVE — The West Carroll Chamber of Commerce and the Tulane School of Architecture recently donated two copies of the book “The Fiske Theatre: A Case Study for the Preservation of Mid-Century Theaters in North Louisiana” to the West … Continue reading →

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Baton Rouge Hearing Slated for Fiske Theatre’s Inclusion on National Historic Registry

Posted on October 2, 2013 by westcarrollchamber

BATON ROUGE, La. — The West Carroll Chamber of Commerce and Holland Entertainment LLC which operates the Fiske Theatre in Oak Grove, La. were recently informed by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Louisiana that a … Continue reading →

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WCNB Clock Restoration Progress Continues

Posted on August 19, 2013 by westcarrollchamber

OAK GROVE — Many have noticed the void that has been left at the corner of Briggs and Main since mid-May when one of Oak Grove’s most treasured icons came down from her perch, but that void will be gone … Continue reading →

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Wal Mart Funds ADA Hearing for Fiske

Posted on May 20, 2013 by westcarrollchamber

OAK GROVE — If not being able to hear or see clearly has been your reason you have not been getting out of the house and enjoy movies at the Fiske Theatre in Oak Grove, that is no longer and … Continue reading →

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WCNB CLOCK COMES DOWN TO BE RESTORED

Posted on May 13, 2013 by westcarrollchamber

OAK GROVE, La. — For years she welcomed visitors and helped the local residents keep up with the time as the official time piece of Downtown Oak Grove, La. from her perch at the corner for Briggs and Main before … Continue reading →

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