By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Feb 1st, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | photography by Joli Livaudais Gather your krewe and fill up your go-cup…it’s Mardi Gras, y’all! In northeast Louisiana, we may not take our Carnival season as seriously as they do in the Big Easy, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know how to laiss...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2014
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Krewe of Janus XXXI Taps Classic for 2014 Parade Scheduled on February 15, 2014 article by Michael DeVault | photography by Joli Livaudais LeeBo Alderman can hardly wait for the 31st Annual Mardi Gras Parade to roll through the Twin Cities come February 15. He’s got good reason to be excited, b...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Feb 1st, 2014
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Allen Butler Inspires Future Generations article by Dan Chason I have met some true characters during my years enjoying the outdoors. Few can compare with a man from Winnsboro, Louisiana whom I first met in the early 90s. Allen Butler was one of the premiere fishermen in this area for many ye...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Feb 1st, 2014
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Drs. Thomas Williams and LaTonya Williams make an impact in the community through their love of medicine Article by Michael DeVault | Photography by Joli Livaudais When Thomas Williams came to Monroe for a residency at E.A. Conway Medical Center, he expected to be here for just a few years before lea...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2014
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As we speed into a new year, it is important for us to take steps to reduce our risk for or prevent heart disease. Angela Genusa suggests ten important steps. Stephanie Montgomery was out celebrating her 45th birthday on a Friday night last month, eating crab legs with her family in Bastrop, where sh...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Profile
Feb 1st, 2014
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Wounded Warrior Hunts Provide Opportunities for Veterans by Chris Woodall Over the past three years, I’ve had the honor and privilege of working on five different Wounded Warrior hunts. We’ve truly met a ton of great guys and girls that are without a doubt heroes to this nation. The amount of sacrif...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2014
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Ronita Ross Re-energizes ‘The Y’ Ahead of 60th article by Michael DeVault onita Ross was only in town a few days, but she had already hit the ground running when BayouLife caught up with her. The Louisville, Kentucky native recently took over as CEO of the YMCA of Northeast Louisiana, and after just ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Feb 1st, 2014
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The Story of Ferdinand the Bull by Munro Leaf by Cindy G. Foust It was bound to happen at some point during the writing of this column…a book review, that is. As a children’s book author, I am ask quite frequently about children’s literature. As a matter of fact, it is quite possibly the ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2014
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by Maré Brennan For about a year, the BayouLife staff has diligently and thoughtfully been “keeping score” on the people in Northeast Louisiana’s service industries who bring joy with each encounter. We hope that you, too, will agree with our 2014 People We Love picks! Whether we are on a coffee run ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Jan 26th, 2014
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Keep Calm and Carry Om article by Angela Genusa Brian Sivils sits on a yoga bolster in front of the room, his wiry frame straddling the cushion, with his knees touching blankets spread out on the floor. His eyes are already shut as he strikes a Tibetan singing bowl with a mallet. We close our [&helli...
