By Nathan Coker
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Oct 28th, 2019
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stories by MEREDITH MCKINNIE | photography by PRAJAL PRASAI CHRISTOPHER COPELAND Born to a farmer and a home economist, Christopher was the surprise sixth child. At only 12, Christopher lost his father, grandmother, and a close family friend in the span of three months. He was told to grow up fast, a...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 28th, 2019
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Sarah’s Laughter support group is creating comfort and healing through the power of connection. The Monroe group has allowed women to step out of their comfort zones and talk about their circumstances with others who have battled infertility or suffered child loss or miscarriage. article by STARLA GA...
By Nathan Coker
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Oct 7th, 2019
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In honor of breast cancer awareness month, BayouLife Magazine partnered with The Cancer Foundation League and sponsors: Oncology Associates of Monroe, Mickel Plastic Surgery and First National Bank to makeover a breast cancer survivor/patient’s bedroom. article by Meredith McKinnie and photography by...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 30th, 2019
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA | PHOTOGRAPHY PRAJAL PRASAI If you bully someone, it will hurt yourself,” nine-year-old Florence confidently states into a microphone to a group of attentive grade-school children. Some children sit in chairs with their summer camp counselors, while a talkative bunch huddle ...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 30th, 2019
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Valerie Owens founded Breck and Vale Clothing Co., her successful t-shirt company turning her mess into a message. Article By Vanelis Rivera | Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Valerie Owens, founder and owner of Breck and Vale Clothing Co., sits in a rare pocket of silence on her couch. Merely a few ...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 30th, 2019
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Meet Brittany Richardson, the Imaginative and Determined Mind Behind Her Successful Small-Business: Main Street Ears. Article and Photography by Victoria Arnold The Walt Disney Company has been inspiring millions with the magic of its animation, shows, music, and most importantly, its theme parks. Fo...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 30th, 2019
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THIS YEAR’S GROUP OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IS HELPING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA PHOTOGRAPHY BY PRAJAL PRASAI On Tuesday, August 27th the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals and BayouLife Magazine recognized the Top 20 Under 40 Young Professionals. Th...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 30th, 2019
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As the owner of womenswear collection Kordal Studio, Kordal is working to transform the fashion industry itself—by modeling sustainable and ethical manufacturing processes. ARTICLE BY JULIE LANDRY | PHOTOGRAPHY KORDAL STUDIO Mandy Kordal believes a well-made, well-fitting garment strengthens the wear...
By Nathan Coker
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Aug 6th, 2019
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MATTHEW SCOTT WALL PARTAKES IN AN INTIMATE AND CARE-FILLED GROWING PROCESS, ONE WITH A PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CONSERVANCY. Article by VANELIS RIVERA| Photographs by PRAJAL PRASAI “Grandpa said he bought it for five-thousand dollars,” states twenty-eight year old Matt...
By Nathan Coker
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Jul 29th, 2019
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Ready to make your college dorm room feel like your cozy new home? Taylor Bennett and Lindsey Lowe teamed up with local retailers to transform this space from drab to fab. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARKTHANKS TO UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE 1) Layer Your Bed. Your bed is your biggest statement...
