By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Icon
Oct 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY MEREDITH MCKINNIEAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK For more than four decades, Mike Smith built his business on hard work, trust and taking care of people. Now, his son Jerod is following in his footsteps, carrying those same values into the next generation. When Jerod Smith was a littl...
By Reagan Henderson
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Oct 1st, 2026
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by ERIN SHARPLIN LOVE | erinlove@panachebyerin.com The fall months bring more than just changing leaves and pumpkin spice; for many it signals the official kickoff of fall sports season, plunging families into a whirlwind of early mornings, packed schedules, and endless sidelines. For the...
By Reagan Henderson
In Features
Oct 1st, 2026
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Article by Reverend RB Moore In June of this year, during the World Cup, Team USA defeated the Australian team 2-0 in soccer (futbol). After the game a song by John Denver began to play over the loudspeakers. The crowd began to sing in unison, “Country Roads, take me home, to the place, I belong” [&...
By Reagan Henderson
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Oct 1st, 2026
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Article by KENNY COVINGTON Bass fishing can be and often is a humbling sport. Some days you can do no wrong, no matter what the lure you throw or what the elements throw at you, you have it all figured out. Often however, we leave the lake asking ourselves,“What did I miss or where did […]...
By Reagan Henderson
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Oct 1st, 2026
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with Kerry Heafner Up in the mountains, the Southern Appalachians, fall always meant cooler temperatures, decreasing daylight hours, near round the clock cricket chirping, and most significantly, brilliant colors. Here in the ArkLaMiss, fall typically means we still sweat to the oldies, but we can st...
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In Bayou Home
Oct 1st, 2026
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Article by VANELIS RIVERAand photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Set along the bayou in DeSiard Trace, Christie and Kevin Morgan’s forever home feels both polished and comfortable. Designed by Jan Strickland and built by A&M Builders, every detail creates a warm, welcoming space for family to gather...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Eats
Oct 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Tank Burger brings big flavors and a fun atmosphere to Ruston’s Power and Water District. With creative burgers, colorful surroundings and a menu made for everyone, it’s quickly becoming a local favorite. When Tank Burger first opened its d...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Artist
Oct 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY APRIL C DOUGHTYPHOTOGRAPHY BYKELLY MOORE CLARK After a lifetime spent working with metal, Patrick Crawford has found a new creative rhythm in woodworking. In retirement, he’s trading deadlines for craftsmanship, turning Louisiana wood into one of a kind pieces and finding plenty of joy alo...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Kidz
Oct 1st, 2026
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Article by Cindy G. Foust Well, readers, here we are again. October. The month when everything suddenly turns pink. Pink ribbons. Pink football games. Pink T-shirts. Pink tennis shoes. Pink cupcakes. Pink everything. And for the last 13 years, October has also been the month when somebody inevitably ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Icon
Sep 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERAPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Katie Bonnette is not in the business of selling clothes. After more than two decades of maneuvering the trendy landscape of the fashion retail business, especially one that has shifted to digital platforms over the years, she has grasped the ...
