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In Bayou Eats
Jan 9th, 2017
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River Grille’s new owners Jeff Jarrell and John Hopper, Jr. revamp this neighborhood gem with a delectable menu, superb atmosphere and superior service. article by Meredith McKinnie photography by Martin G Meyers Jeff Jarrell and John Hopper Jr. will be the new owners of River Grille in Monroe beginn...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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BayouArtist Jake Dugard is many things: artist, designer, professor, coach, husband and father. “My favorite thing is doing a lot of things,” he said. “It keeps me on my toes.” article by April Clark Honaker photography by Scarlett Garcia To do so many things, Jake wakes up early and makes it to Cro...
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In Bayou Kidz
Jan 9th, 2017
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Encouraging Your Children to Create Goals for Themselves article by Cindy G. Foust Happy New Year to our BayouLife nation, as I kick start the year 2017 from the comfort of my office, listening to my Ambrosia Pandora station (because quite frankly, the Christmas music was “just for” getting on my las...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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Success Comes Naturally Article by Kay Rector Photography by Martin G Meyers Long before “organic” and “gluten-free” became household words, Angie O’Pry Blades understood the correlation between nutrition and health. For decades, she has touted the benefits of natural foods and wholesome, organic pro...
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In Bayou Home
Dec 9th, 2016
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article by Maré Brennan photography by Martin G Meyers Melody Olson is tour de force of energy, commitment and ideas. Downtown Monroe has this little lady with a big heart to thank for spurring its growth and helping create an unprecedented vitality in the heart of Monroe that’s been unseen since the...
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In Bayou Eats
Dec 9th, 2016
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With a first-class taproom, local talent and craft beer, Monroe’s downtown area welcomes Flying Tiger Brewery. Article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE Photography by BRAD ARENDER Craft beer is a community, and the team behind Flying Tiger Brewery is committed to giving back to theirs. What began as a deve...
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Dec 9th, 2016
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David Mason and Jay Crowell never anticipated that a friendship formed in the shop of Douglas Cabinet Company would lead to a business partnership. Six years later, the duo – along with Ella Guy, are turning out beautiful and expertly crafted woodworks through their company, Rabbet Run. Article by Ap...
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Dec 9th, 2016
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ARTICLE BY KAY STOTHART RECTOR and PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRAD ARENDER For Cindy Murray, the phrase “making a difference” is not just empty rhetoric. It is what she does every day. As the Chief Executive Officer of The Center for Children and Families, Murray heads up an organization that serves hundreds of ...
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In AskErin
Dec 9th, 2016
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by Erin Sharplin Love The holidays are once again upon us, and we will soon be busy shopping, wrapping, dining, cooking and partying it up! Unfortunately, with all of that busyness can come bad manners and incorrect etiquette. Don’t’ worry, though, this year you can be the most proper and delightfu...
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In Bayou Kidz
Dec 9th, 2016
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Putting Your Family First This Holdiay Season article by Cindy G. Foust “Oh, the weather outside is frightful, because it’s still 90º and un-delightful. I wish we had a place to go, where it would snow, and snow. Please, Mother Nature, let it snow!” That’s it. That’s all I got. I feel like we s...
