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Bayou Scene

By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 10th, 2017
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May 6, 2017 was an exciting day for downtown Bastrop.  The streets were closed off around the courthouse for the first annual Morehouse May Madness Street Festival.   There were many exciting things going on that day from a quilt show, a classic car exhibit, an herbal demonstration, a blacksmith demo...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 10th, 2017
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Every Saturday this summer, the Farmer’s Market on Tower will host local vendors, farmers and musicians. This venture is the vision of Joe Holyfield and is a true farm to fork market with local vegetables, meats, eggs and more. Each week, there is live music as well. Some of the things you can find a...
By Nathan Coker
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Jul 10th, 2017
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On the morning of June 15th, friends and guests gathered for the groundbreaking of the revival of the historic Knights of Phythias Castle Hall in downtown Monroe. Third Floor Properties owner’s Jennifer and Jason Thomas shared their passion for this building that was erected 125 years ago in 1892. Th...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 13th, 2017
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On Friday, April 21, Arrow Dental held its fourth annual Patient Appreciation Day. This year’s event was held at the ULM Baseball field as the Warhawks took on the Mavericks from University of Texas at Arlington.  Arrow had the first base patio available and offered free admission to the game for the...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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The 12th Annual Wine Over Water, hosted by the ULM Alumni Association, was held on Thursday, April 20. The evening provides the opportunity to support the Spirit of the Warhawks Endowed Scholarship Fund. Guests enjoyed food from 32 local restaurants, over 50 wines from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Sp...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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On Thursday, April 6, the Junior League of Monroe welcomed the 2017-2018 Provisional Class at a reception held at the home of Carolyn Perry. The reception was hosted by sustainers of the Junior League of Monroe, who were on hand to welcome the new class of ladies. This year’s admissions committee was...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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On Friday, May 5th, Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic School celebrated its 8th annual May Day with an enormous assembly of parents, grandparents, friends and family. This year’s May Day theme was “JGS Legend Music Festival” with an individual performance by each grade paying tribute to music legends ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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The 6th Annual St. Francis Foundation Golf Classic was held at Bayou DeSiard Country Club on Friday, April 28, with classic sponsor What You Give Will Grow Foundation and Thomas Morstead, New Orleans Saints Punter. The tournament was a sell-out again this year with 24 teams playing golf, along with b...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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On Friday, May 12, supporters of State Senator Neil Riser gathered at the bayou home of June and Charles Poole. Riser, a native of Columbia, is an announced candidate for state treasurer to succeed John Kennedy. A special election will be held to choose Kennedy’s successor as treasurer on October 14,...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jun 5th, 2017
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Relay for Life was held on Saturday, May 6 at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe. This event, hosted by the American Cancer Society, gives everyone an opportunity to fight cancer and help save more lives. Teams made of family members, friends and co-workers had tents set up and took turns pa...