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By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Apr 25th, 2014
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Spring Turkey Hunting at Ruffin Ranch article by Dan Chason After a long weekend at the Duck Commander 500, I was joined by friends Allen Butler, William Hatten and Jason Bullock of JPS fame on a jaunt over to Eden, TX with the General Manager of Ruffin Building Systems, Jimmy Worley.  We were met at...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Profile
Apr 25th, 2014
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ULM School of Construction Management Director Rides Into Sunset After 26 Years of Service by Trent Livngston With titles such as instructor, assistant, operator, carpenter, superintendent and ironworker it seems that there was none more important than Director to this month’s Bayou Profile—Dr. Keith...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Apr 25th, 2014
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A Mother’s Day Tribute by Cindy G. Foust I’ve got a story for my readers. Hang on, cause it’s TBT also known as “Throw Back Thursday.” When I write this month’s column…TBT, is of course, a common indulgence among social media enthusiasts. For those of you, like mys...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Mar 31st, 2014
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Our community is coming together to raise funds for St. Jude Hospital by building a St. Jude Dream Home in sought-after Frenchman’s Bend in Monroe. article by Maré Brennan  | photography by Joli Grisham Ask any parent of a child with a life-threatening illness what it’s like to have St. Jude Hospital...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Mar 31st, 2014
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New Orleans-based Tipitina’s Foundation has a new outpost in Monroe article by Michael DeVault Live music in northeast Louisiana has a new champion with an old name, now that New Orleans-based Tipitina’s Foundation has a permanent outpost in Monroe. Tipitina’s held its first event, a Sund...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Mar 31st, 2014
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Baby Boomers Find New Careers at Mid-Life by Angela Genusa Former school teacher Lauren Lancaster of West Monroe had always imagined what retirement would be like. “I thought that I would go to the luncheons at the church, do some volunteer work, read and clean up my house, maybe work in my yard, and...
By Nathan Coker
In Featured Slider
Mar 31st, 2014
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Spring Training for Zach Kirksey and Raph Rhymes article by Michael DeVault When you hear your name called and step out onto the grass, the crowd cheers. The sun beats down mercilessly and, as you flex your fingers in your glove, the tight leather squeaks. Your teammates remove their caps and cover t...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Mar 31st, 2014
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How Trey Altick’s Character Continues Shaping Young Lives by Cindy G. Foust I’m wondering if anybody in the BayouLife nation is ready for spring besides me? I am tired of cold, depressing days with little sunshine and dreary moods. To further the dreariness, just last week I had to attend the f...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Mar 31st, 2014
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article by Dan Chason I am rarely at a loss for words.   There aren’t a whole lot of things that really hit me in my core, but this past weekend I experienced that feeling. My son, Andy called me and asked me what I was doing on the following weekend. His son, COOPER JUST TURNED ONE and he [&he...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Mar 31st, 2014
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article by Michael DeVault  |  photo by Joli Livaudais Claire Vangelisti is a long way from home, but you wouldn’t know it to visit her studio on the second floor of Biedenharn Hall at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, where Vangelisti – “Dr. V” to her students – teaches voice stu...