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By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Pages
Dec 1st, 2021
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review by Meredith McKinnie “I find it interesting that the meanest life, the poorest existence, is attributed to God’s will, but as human beings become more affluent, as their living standard and style begin to ascend the material scale, God descends the scale of responsibility at a commensurate spe...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Kidz
Dec 1st, 2021
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Sieze this Opportunity to Warm Someone’s Home or Heart article by Cindy G. Foust “Sleigh bells ring are you listening In the lane snow is glistening A beautiful sight oh we’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland” These lyrics sound great and Norman Rockwell and all, but we don’t have any lan...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Eats
Dec 1st, 2021
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article by Vanelis Rivera | photography by Kelly Moore Clark Shopping the over 40 locally-owned antique shops, boutiques, and specialty stores on Trenton Street in West Monroe, Louisiana, just got a whole lot sweeter. Only in their eighth week of business, Cake has been luring passersbys with the pro...
By Reagan Henderson
In AskErin
Dec 1st, 2021
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by ERIN SHARPLIN LOVE  |  erinlove@panachebyerin.com When I think of Thanksgiving and Christmas, of course my thoughts go first to recognizing the reason for each holiday and the requirements of food, family and gifts that come with both. But in addition, I think too about the things that need improv...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Beats
Dec 1st, 2021
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW BAILEY AND CASSIE LIVINGSTON Music allows us to escape our troubles, but when you are a songwriter, you are often getting your troubles outside of you. This has been Amanda Mcdowell’s experience as a singer/songwriter. With a vivacious spirit, Mcdowell ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Outdoors
Nov 3rd, 2021
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ARTICLE BY DAN CHASON | PHOTGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK | ITEMS AVAILABLE AT SIMMON’S SPORTING GOODS If you examine the history of weapons and compare it to the seasons granted to hunters in our area, you will see a very definite trend. In ancient times there is evidence of various weapons for huntin...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Beats
Nov 3rd, 2021
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Performing entirely covers, the group of four make it their business to specialize in dance music, making them a must-snag for parties and special events. Each member of Smackwater has extensive experience playing with a slew of professional musicians. article by VANELIS RIVERA | photography by ANDRE...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Eats
Nov 3rd, 2021
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At Flying Heart, top-notch craft beer is matched with a welcoming environment that keeps customers and employees alike full engaged and wrapped  up in the fellowship of their community. article by VANELIS RIVERA  |    photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK When Parker Kane began working at Flying Heart Bre...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Artist
Nov 3rd, 2021
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Article by STARLA GATSON | Photography by JERON STRICKLAND | STRICKLY US  Black female politician and author Shirley Chisholm once declared, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” The Congresswoman’s guidance has been echoed and shared countless times over the decades, e...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Kidz
Nov 3rd, 2021
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article by Cindy G. Foust Hello faithful readers and happy fall…these past few weeks had actually felt like we were finally getting some fall weather. And then we weren’t. But alas, we find ourselves in the month of all things turkey and dressing and sweet potato casserole…and I can hardly wait. I lo...