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In Bayou Artist
Jun 27th, 2016
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Driven to Dance: Bayou Artist Courtney Crain pursues her passion, making dance her life’s work. article by Kay Stothart Rector | photographs by Brad Arender Whoever said “choose a job that you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” was certainly wise, although perhaps a bit naïve. ...
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In AskErin
Jun 27th, 2016
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article by Erin Sharplin Love As a professional organizer, I truly believe that preparation is the key to a stress-free and enjoyable life.  Imagine a day when you can handle any, and all, emergencies that come your way.  Whether big or small, these emergencies can be handled with professionalism and...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jun 27th, 2016
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article by Maré Brennan | photography by Brad Arender Unless you’ve lived under a rock or never taken advantage of our region’s vibrant arts culture, you are sure to know this colorful man’s name. Tommy Usrey is as proud as a peacock of the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, as well as the arts organi...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Kidz
Jun 27th, 2016
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The Love for Our Pets article by Cindy G. Foust Happy 4th of July, BayouLife readers as we begin our crossover to the “other half” of the year that includes months filled with back-to-school, football and big family holidays. I wish time would slow down, but instead, it continues to march on during t...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Jun 6th, 2016
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article by Dan Chason Early in my parenting days, I was much like most young men.  I was new at being a dad and embraced each moment watching my two children grow.  My biggest obstacle was time.  I worked a full time job like most do until 1992, when I started a radio show and […]...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Jun 6th, 2016
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A Wedding Venue Like No Other article by Maré Brennan  | photography by Martin Graham Meyers Originally built in 2002 as a grand estate and private retreat by Silicon Valley technology innovator and entrepreneur turned sweet potato mogul, Lev Dawson and his wife Anne, the Mansion at Red Hill in Delhi...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jun 3rd, 2016
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article by BARBARA LEADER | photographs by BRAD ARENDER In the back room of a flower shop on Roselawn Avenue in Monroe, three ladies are carefully gathering up tiny roses and greenery and cleaning up from a long day’s work.  They’ve spent hours preparing for a weekend wedding. Banquet tables in the f...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jun 2nd, 2016
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Bayou Artist Dan Sumner talks to BayouLife about his musical career and his new adventure with Louisiana Soul Revival. article by Kay Stothart Rector | photographs by Brad Arender Soft-spoken and reflective, Daniel Sumner is a talented, classically trained jazz guitarist, at home at Fort Sumner, his ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jun 2nd, 2016
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article by Meredith McKinnie | photos by Martin G Meyers Off Highway 33 in Ruston, Louisiana, under the orange awning lies Crumbs Catering, the culinary brainchild of Jodie Morphew and Olivia Stinson. The young business owners have always enjoyed feeding friends and family, watching the joy on their ...
By Nathan Coker
In AskErin
Jun 2nd, 2016
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article by Erin Sharplin Love Do you know that the average wedding takes approximately 240 hours to plan?  That is A LOT of time!  And, if you are like me, time is something that there is never enough of, so using it wisely is of the utmost importance.  That’s why a bride should be as […]...