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By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Sep 29th, 2014
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Husband and Wife Exhibit at Kit Gilbert’s Studio 301 Contemporary Art Space in Ruston article by Karl Puljak | photography by Martin G Meyers There remains a common perception that in order to see and buy really good art, one must travel to major cities like New Orleans, Dallas and Houston. It is als...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Sep 29th, 2014
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Kay Malone Gets an A+ on the Fs: Family, Food and Football Article by Ann Jane Draper & Portraits by Martin G Meyers Raising four kids while juggling the busy schedule of a successful, famous husband, it’s safe to say a woman’s life can get a bit hectic from time to time. That’s...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Sep 25th, 2014
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Bayou Eats takes a voyage to good food with Chef Eric Johnson and Company, home of Foodie Friends, Lavish Lunches, and a…murder? ARTICLE BY MICHAEL DEVAULT & PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN G MEYERS Eric Johnson has come a long way since he was a small child at his mother’s side, watching her c...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Sep 25th, 2014
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Anne Patten epitomizes the fabric of the community. Her love of life, community and family are characteristics that are apparent in every thing she does. She has made such a positive impact in this community because of her dedication to serve others. BY ANN BLOXOM SMITH | PORTRAIT BY BRAD ARENDER ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Sep 25th, 2014
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While she was a natural-born dancer, Dianne Maroney Grigsby didn’t always plan on dance as a career. As it turned out, dance found her. Lucky for us Grigsby’s passion is our reward through her choreography set on area companies. article by MichaelDeVault | Photography by Brad Arender She’s tall...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Sep 25th, 2014
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Young Fisherman Carson McKoin Has What it Takes article by Dan Chason The first time I met Carson McKoin, he was nine years old.  His mom, Ellen was my doctor’s nurse/office manager and had asked me if I could help teach this young man some fishing techniques.  I have had numerous requests such...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Sep 25th, 2014
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Bayou Icons Jean and Fred Huenefeld share their love of service, community, patriotism and each other article by Michael DeVault | photo by Brad Arender She was just sixteen when a tall, handsome football player slipped into the desk behind her. They were in English class, juniors at Ouachita Parish ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Sep 25th, 2014
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book by Nayomi Munaweera | review by Casey Matthews The island country of Sri Lanka lies off the southern coast of India and is roughly the size of West Virginia. From 1983 until 2009, this small country was engaged in a brutal civil war that left an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 Sri Lankans dead. The ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Sep 25th, 2014
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Talking to Your Kids About Cancer article by Cindy G. Foust Sometimes, I think I share too much of my life in this column. I try, however, to use my life’s experiences to help someone else (avoid the Golden Gate Bridge at all costs), so this month won’t be any different. As we begin to […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Aug 25th, 2014
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Family, Talent and the Kennedy Mystique article by Michael DeVault & Mary Napoli | photography by Brad Arender John and Doug Kennedy stood over the table, lifted the frame of the silk screen press, and waited for the print to set. It was 1989, and neither of them quite knew what to expect. At the...