Unless noted otherwise, the following articles, pictures and advertisements are from the Cameron Pilot archives. January 9, 2020 This...

At the time of this writing, the Cameron Pilot online archives are only available through 2008. The 2009 issue will be posted online by...

Unless noted otherwise, the following articles, pictures and advertisements are from the Cameron Pilot archives. February 15, 1990...

Unless noted otherwise, the following articles, pictures and advertisements are from the Cameron Pilot archives. April 17, 1980 Cypress...

Just as sure as the 1960s were its heyday, Rutherford Beach's shine began to diminish in the 1970s. With a careful reading of the...

Without a doubt, the 1960s were the heyday of Rutherford Beach. Several important events ushered in a "beach rush" of sorts. Excitement...

June 27, 1957 - Hurricane Audrey roared ashore in Southwest Louisiana, devastating lower Cameron Parish and claiming an estimated 500...

The following article first ran in the Lake Charles American Press on April 24, 1940. It was reprinted in the April 24, 2003 Cameron...

I have not been able to locate any Rutherford Beach information for the 1920s and 1930s. I am hopeful that members of the community will...

Long before the Mermentau Navigational Channel was cut to facilitate marine traffic, the Mermentau River emptied into the Gulf in the...

The Rutherfords come to Cameron Parish (before it was Cameron Parish)! This particular blog is about the Rutherford family, not...

My name is Bobby Miller. I have been interested in the history of Rutherford Beach for quite some time and I believe this blog provides...