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Jan 22nd, 2017
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Drék Davis, an Associate Professor of Art at Grambling State University, believes in creating art that will stimulate conversations and stir a response in viewers. Davis likes to explore the way politics and spirituality are addressed in society and the influence of African American spirituality on s...
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Jan 22nd, 2017
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Bayou Icons Brenda And Charles Marsala Reflect On Love And The Road To Success article by Kay Stothart Rector | photography by Martin G Meyers It has been more than four decades since Charles Marsala began working at the Budweiser beer distributorship in downtown Monroe, sweeping warehouse floors, lo...
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Jan 22nd, 2017
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Learning To Let Go article by Cindy G. Foust Well, that was quick. January just sped by, and here we are embracing the month of love. I know I’m not the only one who thinks time is flying at warp speed the older I get. In my now 50th year of life, however, I wish […]...
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Jan 22nd, 2017
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You CAN and You WILL (Keep Your New Year Resolutions) by Erin Sharplin Love Statistically, only eight percent of those who make resolutions for the New Year actually keep them. Despite all good intentions, many lack the motivation and dedication to follow through. But, how would you like to be one o...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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Resolutions For An Organized New Year article by Erin Sharplin Love [email protected] With each new year comes a fresh start and a chance to make ourselves a bit better than we were the year before. What will you do to make yourself better in 2017? Commit to exercising every day? Go vege...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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River Grille’s new owners Jeff Jarrell and John Hopper, Jr. revamp this neighborhood gem with a delectable menu, superb atmosphere and superior service. article by Meredith McKinnie photography by Martin G Meyers Jeff Jarrell and John Hopper Jr. will be the new owners of River Grille in Monroe beginn...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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BayouArtist Jake Dugard is many things: artist, designer, professor, coach, husband and father. “My favorite thing is doing a lot of things,” he said. “It keeps me on my toes.” article by April Clark Honaker photography by Scarlett Garcia To do so many things, Jake wakes up early and makes it to Cro...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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Encouraging Your Children to Create Goals for Themselves article by Cindy G. Foust Happy New Year to our BayouLife nation, as I kick start the year 2017 from the comfort of my office, listening to my Ambrosia Pandora station (because quite frankly, the Christmas music was “just for” getting on my las...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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Success Comes Naturally Article by Kay Rector Photography by Martin G Meyers Long before “organic” and “gluten-free” became household words, Angie O’Pry Blades understood the correlation between nutrition and health. For decades, she has touted the benefits of natural foods and wholesome, organic pro...
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Dec 9th, 2016
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article by Maré Brennan photography by Martin G Meyers Melody Olson is tour de force of energy, commitment and ideas. Downtown Monroe has this little lady with a big heart to thank for spurring its growth and helping create an unprecedented vitality in the heart of Monroe that’s been unseen since the...
