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By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Dec 1st, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | photos by Martin G Meyers The steep staircase inside the home of local architect Doug Breckenridge is somewhat of a metaphor. The stairs are somewhat of a ladder into the creative psyche of the Monroe native.  The steps lead to a landing that serves as the divider between two...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Dec 1st, 2014
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Ralph Brockman talks to BayouLife Magazine about traveling the globe in pursuit of the hunt             Article by Kenny Covington | Photography by Martin G Meyers   Before you can hunt for it, you have to know where to find it. “I remember pitching pennies with the other kids when I would go [&...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Dec 1st, 2014
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article by April S. Kelley It is that magical time of year once again when the Christmas lights go up and generosity, kindness and laughter fill the air. Yule tidings, if you will. Whenever you aren’t busy rummaging store shelves or placing your Amazon orders this Christmas season, our region has put...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Nov 25th, 2014
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Traveler. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. These are a few words that could be used to describe  Sidney Wilhite. A man of few words and multitudes of adventures and experiences, Wilhite shares his story as this month’s Bayou Icon. Article by APRIL S KELLEY  |  Photography by BRAD ARENDER It all began wi...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Nov 25th, 2014
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The Home of Marcia and Dr. Lance Donald article by Maré Brennan | photos by Martin G Meyers | interior design by Corey Hamilton Marcia Donald and her family weathered the storm of renovating their home over the past year and are ready to celebrate Christmas with the aplomb it deserves. Marcia explain...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Nov 25th, 2014
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The Great Cookie Swap article by Cindy G. Foust Sometimes, you just have to call it like you see it…and the way I see it, our world has gone completely bonkers. The urban dictionary defines bonkers as “bananas, nuts, crazy, wild, ballistic, cuckoo.” Cuckoo, now there’s a word I like...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Nov 25th, 2014
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Sweet Treats for a Sweet Season article by Michael DeVault | photography by Martin G Meyers table courtesy of Jodami Design It’s the most wonderful time of the year…especially for those with a sweet tooth. From the candy canes of Germany to the flying chocolate bells of Italy, every cultu...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Nov 25th, 2014
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article by Michael DeVault Winter came early, and that means it’s time to snuggle up by the fire with a good book. This season, though, put down the latest James Patterson thriller and, instead, spend some time with a good Christmas book. After all, the holidays are a time about family, fun and...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Nov 25th, 2014
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  by Erin Sharplin Love Doesn’t it always seem that as soon as Halloween passes Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner?  Those weeks between each holiday seem to fly by in the blink of an eye, so it’s essential to get organized as quickly as possible to head off any last minute i...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Oct 28th, 2014
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Q&A with Rayville Native and Actress Dodie Brown by Jennifer Schmeer Where were you born and raised? Born and raised in Louisiana, which I will always consider my home. I was raised and graduated high school in Rayville. My husband, Alan and I met in 6th grade at Riverfield Academy, and in Novemb...