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By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Scene
Jul 10th, 2017
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First National Bank held two Customer Appreciation Luncheons at their locations in Monroe and West Monroe.  Customers and friends were treated to fried fish, shrimp, oysters, hushpuppies and fries cooked on site with all the trimmings. It is one of the many ways FNB likes say thanks to customers and ...
By Katie Sloan
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Jul 10th, 2017
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On June 1st, art enthusiasts took the streets for the Downtown Gallery Crawl in Monroe and West Monroe. Sugar Gallery featured art as “Unburied Treasure” by artists including Scott Stone, Melanie Douthit, Leah Reitzell, Burg Ransom, Bekah Hardin, Chris Cox and Stacy Medaries. UPSTAIRS Gallery hosted ...
By Katie Sloan
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Jul 10th, 2017
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Women’s heart health takes center stage each year, with the American Heart Association’s annual Go Red For Women series of events. To commemorate the national initiative, Glenwood Regional Medical Center hosted a Go Red For Women luncheon at the West Monroe Convention Center on May 25th. The annual e...
By Katie Sloan
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Jul 10th, 2017
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The boats returned to Bayou DeSiard for another year, in what has quickly become one of Monroe’s signature events. The Bayou DeSiard Dragon Boat Festival was held May 13, and spectators turned out to watch teams compete for the top prize, bragging rights as the top Dragon Boat team of the year. First...
By Katie Sloan
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...