By Katie Sloan
In Center Block
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
In Center Block
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
In Center Block
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
In Center Block
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...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Kidz
Nov 30th, 2017
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Making Holiday Gift Giving Into a Family Activity Article by Cindy G. Foust It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go…soon the bells will start, and the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing, right within your heart.” Yes, readers, I have already started liste...
By Katie Sloan
In Center Block
Nov 30th, 2017
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Ann Bloxom Smith may not be a native of northeastern Louisiana, but that hasn’t stopped her from transforming this corner of the world into home. Article by Michael Devault and Photography by Brad Arender Ann Bloxom Smith recalls long walks with her grandfather, Walt. For much of her youth, Ann spent...
By Katie Sloan
In Center Block
Nov 30th, 2017
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Matt Shepard’s path from band leader to successful business owner. Article by Michael DeVault and Photography by Brad Arender A sign on a door in Matt’s Music reads, “Slow Down.” It’s the kind of warning one might see hanging in a high school to discourage students from running in the hallway...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Kidz
Oct 30th, 2017
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Setting a Good Example for Our Kids Article by Cindy G. Foust Happy Fall, Y’all…I saw that on a t-shirt or somewhere, and I’ve been dying to say it in my column, like I’m the Paula Deen of BayouLife or something. Well, I wouldn’t say Paula Deen, I think I would compare me more to […]...
By Katie Sloan
In Bayou Outdoors
Oct 30th, 2017
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Article by Dan Chason, Photography by Brad Arender Terry Denmon and his team at MOJO Outdoors have taken hunting to a new level. Denmon’s love of the outdoors and commitment to community drives his passion. If you have ever spent a cold still morning in a pit blind or leaning against a cypress tree i...
