ST. FRANCISVILLE — Tucked off of Blues Highway in St. Francisville is a local restaurant that has been a staple of the community for generations.

South of the Border has been serving up southern classics like fried chicken, fish and alligator since 1947. It briefly closed for two years, but has since reopened its doors under new ownership to continue the restaurant's nearly 80-year legacy.

Barrett and Johnnie Hollingsworth reopened South of the Border in September, but its history dates well before their time.

"I hear so many stories from people about their grandpa and their uncle and their great grandpa, and this place has been around forever, so it speaks for itself," Johnnie said.

The restaurant was founded by the Rosso family in 1947.

"It was built by a couple out of Wilkinson Cou

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