By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Pages
Feb 29th, 2024
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review by Meredith McKinnie “The young delude themselves that the music will never stop playing. So it makes sense for them to explore rather than savor; to meet new people rather than to devote time to their nearest and dearest; to learn new skills and soak up information, rather than ponder the mea...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Pages
Feb 29th, 2024
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“Even in a place of sorrow, time passes. Even in a place of joy. Do not assume that either keeps life from continuing.” I n Honoree Fanonne Jeffers’ first novel, the poet blesses readers with a multi-generational saga. The physically heavy text of historical fiction spans the lives of early Native Am...
By Reagan Henderson
In AskErin
Feb 29th, 2024
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by ERIN SHARPLIN LOVE | erinlove@panachebyerin.com Do you crave organization and simplicity, but feel like it is far from your reach right now? We all go through moments in time when our world seems to be spinning out of control. There are piles of laundry everywhere, bills that need to be paid, ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Artist
Feb 29th, 2024
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article by STARLA GATSONphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Montgomery owns Clay & Canvas Art Studio, located at 115 Cotton Street in West Monroe, where she teaches a variety of art classes to children and adults. Though Clay & Canvas is relatively new — the studio opened its doors in May 2023 ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Outdoors
Feb 29th, 2024
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article by Dan Chason There is a lot of misinformation, particularly on the internet concerning Concealed Carry in Louisiana. With that there is even more misnomers concerning what, when, where and how you can be a legally armed citizen and exercise your rights to possess a firearm. As a concealed ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Health
Feb 29th, 2024
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by Shannon Dahlum, FDN-P There’s no arguing that humans are tribal creatures and that all we thrive in community with one another. It’s been shown in numerous studies that people who have strong support systems live longer, have longer health spans, and experience better disease outcomes than those w...
By Reagan Henderson
In Featured Slider
Feb 29th, 2024
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articles by MEREDITH MCKINNIEphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK The ULM Women’s Symposium annually highlights women from across Northeast Louisiana for their individual achievements, professional and personal. The panelists share their stories with ULM students and fellow community members to showcase ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Features
Feb 29th, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinniephotography by Kelly Moore Clark “During hard times, come and find me. I’ll hold your hand, and together we will be.” For Geneviève Wetzel, enduring hardship is an opportunity to create a community, summon inner strength, and raise awareness. When her father was diagn...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Kidz
Feb 29th, 2024
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article by Cindy G. Foust Hello dear friends in our BayouLife family, as together we invite the warmer months of spring into our community. Alas, however, the bitter cold days are still amongst us, especially today as I sit in my big comfy chair and write my column. Donkey watching, of course. I wond...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Icon
Feb 29th, 2024
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article by Georgiann PottspPhotography by Kelly Moore Clark Debbie Hardy Sawyer is no stranger to hard work. She has spent her life doing hard work both to further her career and support her community. An exceptional businesswoman, Debbie developed a stellar business career beginning with retail sale...
