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...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Oct 28th, 2014
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article by Michael DeVault | photography by Martin G Meyers By any measure, The Cotton Country Collection has been an international phenomenon. But in 1972, on the eve of publication of the first edition, members of the Junior League of Monroe were wary. The cookbook faced stiff competition in the Lo...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Oct 28th, 2014
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There Are Many Roles That Describe Joey Slaughter: Teacher, Creator, Counselor, Father. He is an Active Member in the Community and and a Presence in the Arts. article by Ann Bloxom Smith | photography by Brad Arender Connections, communication, consistency. Connections, communication, consistency. A...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Oct 28th, 2014
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MARCIA SCOTT, IS A FAR JOURNEY FROM HER SOUTH LONDON STUDIO WHERE SHE NORMALLY SPENDS HER DAYS EXPLORING ABSTRACTION article by Maré Brennan | photo by Brad Arender She is here as a visiting guest artist at the University of Louisiana Monroe at the behest of friend and fellow artist, Joni Noble, who ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Oct 28th, 2014
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Just minutes South of Monroe and a World Away Lies Historic Logtown Plantation article by Maré Brennan| photography by Martin G Meyers Just off Highway 165, a quick ride along the top of the levee that overlooks the Ouachita River on one side and fields of row crops on the other leads to the plantat...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Oct 28th, 2014
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Corre Stegall is a role model to young women across the United States. She’s smart, charming, giving and humble. She’s this month’s Bayou Icon. by Michael DeVault | photography by Brad Arender Corre Stegall’s home sits on a quiet, tucked away corner of Squire Creek, a comforta...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Oct 28th, 2014
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article by Kenny Covington I have always been one to tinker with lures. Rarely have I ever bought a lure and not tried to change it, in some fashion, in order to make it “better.” I think it is a natural instinct in fisherman to attempt improvements, even on things that may work just fine [&hellip...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Oct 28th, 2014
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Mechelle and Brad Terral’s Pittman-Houge Island Camp article by Maré Brennan | photography by Martin G Meyers Today is my lucky day as I meet with Mechelle Terral who’s offered to take me to “The Island,” also known as Pittman-Hogue Island, where she and her husband Brad have recently completed...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Oct 28th, 2014
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Thankful for Good Friends Like Leon “Sonny” Miletello article by Dan Chason Anyone who knows Leon “Sonny” Miletello will tell stories of a man who is small of stature but bigger than life. I call him “Uncle Sonny,” even though we are not related. I have told him many times I...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Oct 28th, 2014
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Creating Warm Indoor Spaces When It’s Cold Outside article by P. Allen Smith I don’t know about you, but I love a rainy November Sunday. I like to light a fire and stretch out on the couch with a good book or spend time in the kitchen cooking up comfort foods. Warm, dry and snug; […]...
