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By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Feb 27th, 2018
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Of bricks and bonding with the past. When it comes to downtown Monroe and historic preservation, there is a dynamic duo whose names rise to the top of every conversation ARTICLE BY MARÉ BRENNAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN G MEYERS When it comes to downtown Monroe and historic preservation, there is a dynam...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Feb 27th, 2018
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Rickey Pittman is an author, singer and songwriter. He writes literary fiction, children’s picture books and poetry, and is also a noted songwriter and storyteller. He hopes that the work he produces will have an impact on people – an emotional connection enough to get a person searching. article by ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Feb 27th, 2018
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ROMA KIDD REFLECTS ON A LIFETIME OF SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AMID SOCIETY’S EVOLVING ATTITUDES, AND HOW LIFE ON A FARM SET HER ON A MISSION. NOW, SHE’S IN THE FIGHT OF HER LIFE. Photographs by Brad Arender | Article by Michael DeVault Roma Kidd remembers her childhood in ru...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Feb 27th, 2018
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article by VANELIS RIVERA | photography by MARTIN G MEYERS When the mayor of a town is known for frequenting a certain restaurant, it’s better than a five-star Yelp review. Such is the case at The Fish House, Sterlington’s easy-going hangout spot serving country boy soul food — deep-Southern co...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Feb 27th, 2018
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article and photos by Dan Chason March is my favorite month to fish. Right behind it is October, but the magic of March is hard to beat. Anyone that is trying to explain to their wife why they are out of pocket every weekend in March may find it hard to explain why there is […]...
By Rachel Dolecheck
In Bayou Artist
Feb 1st, 2018
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ARTICLE BY KAY RECTOR AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRAD ARENDER MONROE ARTIST BUNNY HEWITT describes herself as a “moody painter.”  She paints only when she feels moved to create, filling her canvas with whatever images inspire her in the moment. While her artistic process may not be regimented or methodical, ...
By Rachel Dolecheck
In Bayou Icon
Feb 1st, 2018
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ARTICLE BY MICHAEL DEVAULT  |  PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Their life has been filled with beautiful works – of art and of service. Through diverse careers in art, journalism, higher education and ministering the Gospel, the Suttons have left their mark on generations of young artists, professio...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Feb 1st, 2018
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GREGORY HUDGINS REVIVES THIS LONG-NEGLECTED MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE HOME IN THE HEART OF SOUTH MONROE. THIS PETITE STUCCO JEWEL BREATHES LIFE WITH HUDGINS’ UNIQUE VISION. ARTICLE BY MARÉ BRENNAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN G MEYERS WHEN A HOUSE CALLS YOUR NAME, the sound is palpable in your heart. Greg...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Eats
Jan 31st, 2018
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Article by Vanelis Rivera and Photography by Martin G Meyers Charity Jones Shares Her “Love Language” The Vantage Tower in downtown Monroe will soon be known for more than its prominent 12 stories, lavish wedding receptions and esteemed history. On January 15th, Great Gatsby met Julia Child in ...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Outdoors
Jan 31st, 2018
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Article and photo by Dan Chason I doubt there are many of us who don’t have memories of that special four legged family member that we love or loved. I am no different. I remember as a kid, my Dad always talked about one special animal that he remembered fondly. His name was Buster and was […]...