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By Nathan Coker
In Born on the Bayou
Jan 26th, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | illustration by Austin Bantel   My past 18-year-old self would certainly roll her eyes at me now, but I am constantly finding new and exciting reasons to love my hometown.  After fifteen years spent in other cities, I have realized there isn’t any place I would rat...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Jan 26th, 2014
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A Dog in the Hunt Jackie Howard Has a Love for the Chase article by Dan Chason Jackie Howard is a mountain of a man.  He is one of a very few men that I can say are truly my friend.  That friendship has lasted many years, and I cherish the memories I have shared […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jan 26th, 2014
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article by Michael DeVault | photography by Maré Brennan At one point, Richard Chardkoff oversaw the academic careers of more than ten percent of the ULM student body. He traveled Latin America to research his dissertation on the 1944 Guatemala Revolution. He taught for 36 years and was recently appo...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Jan 26th, 2014
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Garden Vieux The Home of Susan and Brian Crawford article by Maré Brennan | photography by Joli Livaudais From behind a stucco and brick capped wall and through a wrought iron gate with a distinctly New Orleans feel, a fountain gurgles and beckons visitors to slip into the French Quarter-inspired cou...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Jan 26th, 2014
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Resolutions For Kids A New Year’s Resolution for You and Your Children by Cindy G. Foust HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE BAYOULIFE nation, as I sit recovering from the back injury I received from my Thanksgiving Day shopping expedition. Of course, I jest, but I don’t know what shopping spirit took over m...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Jan 26th, 2014
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by Kenny Covington Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to do some maintenance to our fishing equipment to prepare for the upcoming days on the water. What I want to discuss in this month’s article are some things we can do to help ensure not just productive days on the water but some time [&hel...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Jan 26th, 2014
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BayouPages: A Prayer Journal by Flannery O’Connor | Review by Casey Matthews Flannery O’Connor is one of the greatest writers the South ever produced. O’Connor wrote two novels and a myriad of book reviews and commentaries; however, she is best known for her short stories. Recently, O’Connor’s ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Profile
Jan 26th, 2014
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Hatton’s Meats by Trent Livingston If you take Exit 132 off of Interstate 20 and head south for about 30 miles towards the community of Liddieville, you will find the father-son team of Ronnie and Joel Hatton carrying on the family tradition of meat processing. Hatton’s Meats was rebuilt in ear...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jan 26th, 2014
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Authentic and Appetizing Restaurant Sage’s Renewed Spirit article by Mary Napoli | photography by Joli Livaudais Monroe’s Restaurant Sage has been a local favorite since its inception seven years ago.  Known for comfortable, yet sophisticated dining, Sage has consistently provided elegant...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Jan 26th, 2014
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The Home of Paula and Johnnye Ford article by Maré Brennan | photographs by Joli Livaudais A home built around their intrinsic love of family is exactly what Paula and Johnnye Ford have achieved in West Monroe’s idyllic Indian Lakes. And when it comes time to celebrate the Christmas season, no other ...