By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 25th, 2014
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Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita ReStore Helps Change Lives by Angela Genusa Need a new door to replace that your old one? A porcelain sink for the bathroom? A computer desk that’s as good as new? Or perhaps just some kitchenware at bargain prices? Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita ReStore may have ju...
By Nathan Coker
In Born on the Bayou
Feb 25th, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | illustration by Austin Bantel My grandparents’ home in rural Tensas Parish was a magical place to visit. During the sunny hours, my favorite cousin and I would chase each other through the cotton fields that my grandfather farmed and explore the overgrown creek bank to ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Feb 25th, 2014
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Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel by Ishmael Beah | Review by Casey Matthews In 2007, Ishmael Beah published his memoir A Long Boy Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier about his horrifying experience fighting for the Sierra Leone Armed Forces in his country’s civil war. After the Revolutionary United Front (RU...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Feb 25th, 2014
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Memories of Hunting with Eli Haydel article by Dan Chason The world of hunting and music lost a legend recently, with the passing of my friend Eli Haydel. It was in the late 1990s when Eli’s son, Rod invited me to Cameron Parish for a teal hunt with him and his legendary Dad. Although I [&helli...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Feb 25th, 2014
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A Kid’s Closet in West Monroe is making the scene in the perfect navy dress for Spring. Bell sleeves give this dress a hippie-chic vibe that is wearable with everything from fabulous wedges to down-to-earth cowgirl boots! Add a statement necklace to make the outfit pop. At right, Pearl Pumphrey’s in ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Feb 25th, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli Long before La Salle claimed this land and consecrated it La Louisiane in honor of the French King, the soil was fertile with a haunted, shadowy history. From the murky bayous thick with mystery to the lush, charming gardens surrounding plantation homes, the ghosts of our past ...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Feb 25th, 2014
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article by Kenny Covington After the cold weather we endured this past winter, I am ready for longer days and warmer temperatures. The fish that swim in our waters are no different. The bream, white perch, catfish and most importantly, the bass are all ready to begin preparing for the upcoming spaw...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Feb 25th, 2014
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Contemporary Chic The Home of Misti and Hardeman Cordell by Maré Brennan | photographs by Joli Livaudais floral arrangements by Stuart Scalia and Misti Cordell Interior Designs by Misti Cordell, Embellish by Misti his is a house of boys,” laughs the vibrant woman of the house, Misti Cordell, ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Feb 25th, 2014
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Lucky Charms: The Life and Times of Mary Simpson article by Michael DeVault | photo by Joli Livaudais Mary Quinn Simpson was born in a castle and lives today in a spacious Park Avenue flat. Yet, as with so many facets of Mary’s life and career, things aren’t always quite what they seem....
By Nathan Coker
In Fashion
Feb 1st, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | photography by Joli Livaudais A stunning redhead with intense eyes and a wide grin, her physique is exactly what you might expect of an international model. She is tall and narrow, but commands a room with confidence and purpose. Her beauty is spectacular, no doubt about i...
