By Nathan Coker
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Feb 27th, 2018
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article by Meredith McKinnie I ’ve had my first and last name for 35 years now. They’re both unique, and I like that. They both start with an “M.” I love alliteration, something my mother no doubt happened upon, completely unplanned. The women in my family, most have no middle names, a blank space co...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 27th, 2018
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport The dictionary defines “hissy fit” as a sudden outburst of anger due to frustration. I’d agree with that, but since I consider myself an authority on them, I have found there’s a lot more to be said about the “hissy fit.” First of all, there’s several differe...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 27th, 2018
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TURNER TELECO AND LOUISIANA IT SOLUTIONS PROVIDE BUSINESSES WITH SUPERIOR SERVICE AND THE INDUSTRY’S MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ARTICLE BY KAY STOTHART RECTOR AND PHOTO BY MARTIN G MEYERS In an age of constantly changing technology, few things are more crucial to business success than effective communi...
By Rachel Dolecheck
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Feb 1st, 2018
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All My Love article and art by Lou Davenport In 1946, my Daddy was discharged from the Navy in New Orleans. He caught a bus back to Bastrop and was greeted warmly by his big family. He was just 21 years old. Meanwhile, an 18 year old brown-eyed beauty, my Mama, entered Louisiana Tech University [&hel...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 1st, 2018
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article by APRIL CLARK HONAKER & photography by MARTIN G MEYERS At 6 feet 5 inches tall, Kendrick Jones stands out in a crowd, but his height isn’t the only thing that draws attention. Kendrick radiates joy and never meets a stranger. At 22 years old, he believes he has discovered his purp...
By Katie Sloan
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Jan 31st, 2018
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Article by Vanelis Rivera, Photography by RJ Ojeda A bass player howls an echoey cue of “One, two, three, four.” An instant medley of bass, guitar, drums and harmonica emblazons the room. Harmonic twangs dominate from the lead singer’s staunch vocals. As the introductory medley fades with the last br...
By Katie Sloan
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Jan 8th, 2018
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Article by Michael Devault Kick off 2018 right with a time-tested way to jumpstart your system. It’s no secret that we put a lot of pressure on our bodies during the holidays. Overindulgence in food and beverage isn’t just allowed – it’s expected. And for the most part, we eat too much, drink too muc...
By Katie Sloan
In Center Block
Jan 8th, 2018
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Article By The Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana The Children’s Coalition and BayouLife Magazine are joining forces to provide timely information about issues concerning youth. As parents and professionals, it is critical that we not only have accurate and appropriate information, bu...
By Katie Sloan
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Jan 8th, 2018
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Article by Vanelis Rivera The wear and tear of our hyperactive lives knocks an important pillar of our wellbeing to the bottom of our overstacked to-do list. Re-learn how to re-lax and powerhouse in 2018 through these positive lifestyle changes. Art of Hygge As you navigate through your home, how do...
By Katie Sloan
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Nov 30th, 2017
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Mike Benton and Challenger Duck Calls Article by Trent Livingston and Photography by Brad Arender Quack, Quack, Quack! You realize there are more to these words and their sounds when you sit down for a few with Mike Benton of Challenger Duck Calls. The story is two-part in a sense. Mike grew up in a...
