By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Dec 29th, 2014
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Setting an Example of Kindness article by Cindy G. Foust Does anyone out there ever read the news or watch a news channel and get really sad? Depressed? Worried? Seriously, watching the news really substantiates that we live in a world full of strife and evil. I often write about the role models our ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Dec 29th, 2014
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book by Annie Lamott | review by Casey Matthews Good writers can make almost anything interesting; great writers can make it meaningful. If you know anything about Annie Lamott, you know that she is a prolific writer, staunch activist, Democrat, and devout Christian. If you know anything about Lamott...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Dec 29th, 2014
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From tiny Cabot, Arkansas, to Munich Germany, BayouLife recounts the Martial Arts adventures of BayouIcon Bob Allen article by Michael DeVault | photography by Martin G Meyers Anytime Bob Allen is sitting behind his desk in the Bob Allen Dojo, chances are he’s facing away from the people surrou...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Dec 29th, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | photography by Martin G Meyers He wanted her 35mm plastic camera. She wanted his hat. So, they made the trade. His 12 year-old sister walked away with a light blue, straw hat that had originally belonged to their grandfather. Ten year-old Frank Hamrick walked away with the to...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Dec 29th, 2014
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article by Michael DeVault | photography by Martin G Meyers Tucked in the quiet, elegantly dim cellar of Washington Plaza, Monroe restaurant history is being made. For the uninitiated, the name “Doe’s Eat Place” stands out as a touch strange, a curiosity. But for those in the know, ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Dec 1st, 2014
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Key Tips for Making a Young Hunter’s Experience a Good One article by Dan Chason I am either getting old or soft as this year is the first time I have shared a deer stand on opening weekend. However, the company I had for the weekend brought back old memories and made some new ones, […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Dec 1st, 2014
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In the wings with Bayou Artist Corey Trahan who dishes the magic of performing, teaching and the challenge of resurrecting an iconic community theatre article by Michael DeVault | photo by Brad Arender Not so long ago, Corey Trahan was in Bangkok, Thailand, pondering his future. The performer and edu...
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...
