By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
Jul 1st, 2024
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review by Meredith McKinnie “Why books? Because no other thing possesses that mystical faculty to make people see with other people’s eyes. The Library is a bridge of books between cultures.” No surprise, I’m a self-professed bibliophile, and gravitate towards books about books. Reading the intricate...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Jul 1st, 2024
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ARTICLE BY DAN CHASON | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF BILL PETRUS For me, fishing started at a very young age. Early on my main driving force was the competition between my older brother and which was encouraged and driven by our dad. In the early days, my fishing was pretty limited to pan fish or catfish...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Jul 1st, 2024
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Thomas H. Scott Awards of Excellence Reception was held Thursday, May 23rd at the University of Louisiana’s Bayou Pointe Center. There were 47 nominations for the prestigious awards which honor companies making significant contributions to the Ouachita Parish economy through capital improvements, exp...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jul 1st, 2024
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK New Mexico native Walter Green, now residing in Ruston, LA, finds creative inspiration in his extensive travels and diverse life experiences, blending memories of his youth with reflections on the world around him through his art. WHILE SEEING ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 1st, 2024
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ARTICLE BY DAWSON JACOBSPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Kravins Restaurant in Monroe, founded by Angelique Drew and her partner Alven Square, seamlessly blends their passion for American homemade food with a commitment to serving the community. HAVE YOU EVER CRAVED a food so badly you could almost t...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Jul 1st, 2024
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article by Cindy G. Foust Happy mid-year to all my BayouLife friends. Many of you let me know you missed me last month, and I am so relieved to know that there are people out there actually reading my column! I did in fact take a month off and had the opportunity to “chaperone” my daughter’s [&hellip...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jul 1st, 2024
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ARTICLE BY GEORGIANN POTTSPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Retired Air Force Colonel Bruce Seeber recently spoke about his amazing life – one that is an inspiration to us all, and which should be read by those who have little concept of the depth of sacrifice men and women have made to keep this coun...
By Nathan Coker
In Featured Slider
Jul 1st, 2024
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By Nathan Coker
In Blog
Jul 1st, 2024
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERAPHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CITY OF MONROE Of the 37 parks and green spaces, the city has delegated its efforts to enhance the functionality of its three largest parks: Charles Johnson Park, Chennault Park, and Forsythe Park. “Living in the South, outdoor space and outdoor recre...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Health
Jul 1st, 2024
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by Shannon Dahlum, FDN-P Spending some time outside in the morning to expose your eyes to sunlight is important for balancing your circadian rhythm and triggering a healthy hormonal balance throughout the day. The sun’s rays powerfully influence the brain’s hormonal control center, but that isn’t the...
