By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Icon
Jul 24th, 2014
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Thurman Dickey – the king of cakes in North Louisiana – is known for his monumental creations and contributions to our community. by Ann Bloxom Smith photographs by Brad Arender Layer upon layer of luscious white cake with cream cheese filling—Thurman Dickey’s favorite—brings to mind the delicate bea...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Kidz
Jul 24th, 2014
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article by Cindy Gist Foust Something eventful happened in my life a few weeks ago, and I have been dying to share it with the readers of BayouLife. This event will not surprise many of you that know me well, and it will give those that don’t, a glimpse into this Lucille Ball-type life I [&hell...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Profile
Jun 26th, 2014
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article by Trent Livingston | photo by AB Chao Hardlucy duo Matt Biersmith and Vince Chao have developed some of the best material to be heard in recent times. With artwork created by Monroe native Randy Lowe and a flowing arrangement of songs with unblemished local appeal, Misanthropy has a unique ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Home
Jun 26th, 2014
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The Home of Pam and Dan Turner article by Mary Napoli | photos by Joli Livaudais Pam and Dan Turner found their home in 2012, but the historic Mer Rouge property seems to have been waiting a lifetime for its current owners. The home tells their story and celebrates the history of the the family [&hel...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Eats
Jun 26th, 2014
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Steakhouse Dining in Ruston article by Michael DeVault | photos by Joli Livaudais When Rob Owens, Chris Harsch and Alex Eddy graduated from Louisiana State University, the three college friends went their separate ways. Yet the trio had formed close bonds during their college years as they worked in ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Pages
Jun 26th, 2014
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by Nelson George (William Morrow) | review by Casey Matthews So, there I was in the bookstore, buying a gift for someone when my eyes were magically drawn to one particular book. On the cover were two people, paused mid-dance, wearing matching yellow tops and high-waisted bell-bottom jeans. As if pul...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Kidz
Jun 26th, 2014
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Make Plans To Spend Time With Your Family This Summer article by Cindy G. Foust Sometimes I wish this column was set up to get feedback from my readers…or, maybe I don’t because I might find myself without a job. Nevertheless, I think it would be great fun sometimes to get input from our reader...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Artist
Jun 26th, 2014
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A Portrait of Joli Livaudais article by Michael DeVault | photo by Jenny Ellerbe The first impression of Joli Livaudais is calm. She approaches people with the same measured ease with which she approaches a camera on a tripod. Even in a hurry–and as a professional photographer who’s done ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Outdoors
Jun 26th, 2014
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Freedom in the Great Outdoors article by Dan Chason As we welcome another year of Independence for our country, I cannot help but think back to our Founding Fathers and the reasons that this nation was founded. One word describes it all: freedom. That freedom is never more apparent than when in th...
By Reagan Henderson
In Features
Jun 26th, 2014
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article by Erin Sharplin Love Remember, you never get a second chance to make a first impression! This rule doesn’t apply only to your personal image; it also applies to your home. With this in mind, you certainly want to make a good first impression when you are trying to sell it! A distraction su...
