Background
Beam, James Carroll was born on October 7, 1933 in Cameron, Louisiana, United States. Son of Charles Cleveland and Carrie (Welch) Beam.
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James Carroll Beam
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Bachelor, McNeese State, 1955; Master of Arts, Louisiana State, 1962.
Career
Teacher, Calcasieu School Board, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1958-1962; reporter, Lake Charles (Louisiana) American Press, 1962-1965; city editor, Lake Charles (Louisiana) American Press, 1965-1981; co-editor, Lake Charles (Louisiana) American Press, 1981-1992; editor, Lake Charles (Louisiana) American Press, 1992-1998; director political public affairs, Lake Charles (Louisiana) American Press, since 1998.
Achievements
Membership
Lieutenant United States Army, 1955-1957. Member Society Professional Journalists, Phi Kappa Phi.
Connections
Married Jo Ann Drachenberg, August 20, 1954. Children: Jamie Lynn Meek, Bryan Carroll.
Awards
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Recipient 1st place column Louisiana Press Association, 1979, Hal Boyle award Louisiana Miss Associated Press Association, 1985-1986, 1st place Personal Column, 1997.Recipient 1st place column Louisiana Press Association, 1979, Hal Boyle award Louisiana Miss Associated Press Association, 1985-1986, 1st place Personal Column, 1997.