By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2018
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Dan and Kathy Blakeney couldn’t find the perfect sauce, so they made their own. Article by MICHAEL DEVAULT | Photography by BRAD ARENDER Dan Blakeney has spent a lot of time around food over the past few years. After 28 years in the trucking industry, he and his wife, Kathy, decided to try something ...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2018
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Now in its fifth decade, Haring Catfish is still finding ways to compete in a global market article by MICHAEL DEVAULT and photos by SARAH MCELROY Hannah Haring Sharp has been around catfish her whole life. She knows how to process catfish, package and freeze it, how to mix catfish feed, even how to ...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 1st, 2018
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE | photos by CASSIE LIVINGSTON With an emphasis on natural ingredients and the art of preparation, Ann’s weekend batches sell out quickly. Thanks to word of mouth, family and friend promotion, and the community’s appreciation of quality, Ann’s talent in the kitchen is well...
By Nathan Coker
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Jun 27th, 2018
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On May 18th of this year, the Dylan Birthday Jam celebrated its 8th annual round-up of talented North Louisiana musicians on a rearranged Enoch’s patio. Article by Vanelis Rivera and photography by Andrew Bailey At the peak of what is authentic and real in music sits the hauntingly influential Americ...
By Nathan Coker
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Jun 27th, 2018
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Planning a Fun Summer Party for Your Kids article by Cindy G Foust I ’m starting this month’s column, as promised, with an update from Fannie Farmer and her daughter. You cannot believe how great tomato plants will look when you don’t plant 24 of them within 6 inches of each other. Our plants are [&h...
By Nathan Coker
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Jun 27th, 2018
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport I ’ve been asked several times if I “make up” my columns. As flattering as that sounds, I do not have that good of an imagination. Every column is true! I couldn’t make this stuff up no matter how hard I might try! This month’s column is going to […]...
By Nathan Coker
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Jun 27th, 2018
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A Little Extra Attention Can Help Keep the Perennial Garden Fresh and Blooming All Summer Long article by P. Allen Smith | photos by Mark Fonville I find that the spring garden can put on a glorious show almost without my help. I have a few favorite perennials and some companion shrubs that never dis...
By Nathan Coker
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May 29th, 2018
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JOSH MADDEN IS NO STRANGER TO THE NORTH LOUISIANA MUSIC SCENE. HE’S BEEN DUBBED THE HUMAN JUKEBOX BECAUSE OF HIS FAMILIARITY WITH A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT MUSIC GENRES. ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA & PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW BAILEY Those of us who have been to a wedding can attest to the awkward danceflo...
By Nathan Coker
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May 29th, 2018
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THE LIFE AND CAREER OF MONROE’S GREATEST HOST, BAYOU DESIARD COUNTRY CLUB’S TOMMY HARRIS article by MICHAEL DEVAULT and photography by BRAD ARENDER CHANCES ARE THE NAME TOMMY HARRIS isn’t one you’ve heard before. But if you’ve ever attended a fundraiser, graduation party, bridal shower or business ev...
By Nathan Coker
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May 29th, 2018
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Take the Duties of Being a Bridesmaid or Groomsman to the Next Level with These Easy Tips article by Michael DeVault You see the photo on Instagram, two hands interlocked around a sparkling engagement ring. Your good friends are getting married, and you know right then what’s coming next. You’re goin...
