By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Icon
Jan 5th, 2026
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ARTICLE BY GEORGIANN POTTS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Jeff Thomas runs . . . a lot! He ran his first marathon (the Twin City Marathon) on November 6, 2022, and covered 26.2 miles on that day. Since then he has run nine marathons including three of the world majors (New York in November [&hell...
By Reagan Henderson
In Features
Jan 5th, 2026
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Article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE This January marks three years without my little sister Bonnie. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, her name came up, as it often does. I commented that I was getting used to holidays without her, and that the normalization of her absence felt unjust somehow. I no longer antic...
By Reagan Henderson
In Features
Jan 5th, 2026
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Article by PAUL LIPEOpinion expressed is that of the writer I REMEMBER, an instance that took place during the early part of my sophomore year in my biology class. It sticks out in my mind because I believe I developed a little more maturity than I previously had been experiencing. This was my ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Kidz
Jan 5th, 2026
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Article by Cindy G. Foust Happy New Year to our BayouLife readers as I sit in the comfort of my comfy chair, drinking a cup of coffee and reflecting on 2025. This month, as I have historically done and what you might expect, I have written about goal setting, goal achieving, teaching your children to...
By Reagan Henderson
In Features
Jan 5th, 2026
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By Vanelis Rivera A new year invites more than personal resolutions – it calls for mindful choices that benefit the world around us. This guide explores simple, local ways Northeast Louisianans can live more sustainably and help create a healthier future for generations to come. We are told eve...
By Reagan Henderson
In AskErin
Jan 5th, 2026
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by ERIN SHARPLIN LOVE | erinlove@panachebyerin.com As a mom, wife, daughter, business owner, friend, PTO member, substitute teacher, and pet owner, just to name a few, I never can get everything done and in a way that makes me happy and whole. I know that I want to change and the only way I can [&...
By Reagan Henderson
In Features
Jan 5th, 2026
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Article by MARÉ BRENNAN Photograph by KELLY MOORE CLARKStaghorn fern available from JAMES MCCREADY Staghorn Ferns Platycerium bifurcatum The antler-like fronds of staghorn ferns make each specimen irresistible to plant collectors. What other plants look so at home on a wall, inside or out? While it m...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Eats
Jan 5th, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Rooted in heritage and community, Kate Nguyen is brewing authentic Vietnamese culture into North Louisiana’s coffee scene, one phin-dripped cup at a time. Kate Nguyen can’t hide her pride in her Vietnamese heritage. Not that she’s trying to. Th...
By Reagan Henderson
In Features
Jan 5th, 2026
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Article by Kerry Heafner HAPPY NEW YEAR! Cassie said this month’s issue is about renewal, health, beauty, and wellness. The early New Year is a great opportunity to appreciate how our ArkLaMiss gardens and landscapes bring us all these not only during the growing season, but throughout each twelve-mo...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Artist
Jan 5th, 2026
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Article by April C. Doughty Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Patricia Tait Jones came to art later in life. She was inspired by the path her daughter Maggie had taken in college and emboldened by the encouragement of a supportive friend who pursued creative study alongside her. What began as a self-d...
