By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Apr 30th, 2025
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ARTICLE BY APRIL DOUGHTY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK When BJay and Melissa Durrett bought their home in Creek’s Edge in Ruston, they never intended for it to become their forever home. But, after a three-year remodel, they’ve come to truly love their home. When BJay and Melissa Durrett bought ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Apr 30th, 2025
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARKHAIR AND MAKEUP BY MEKA BENNETTMODELS ELLIE, GIGI AND LILA BAKEER AND CHEVY NAVARROKIDS CLOTHING AVAILABLE AT THE CHILDREN’S SHOPPE This shoot is a heartfelt tribute to the women who hold it all together behind the scenes—through the carpools, the homework meltdowns, a...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Apr 30th, 2025
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ARTICLE BYSTARLA GATSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BYKELLY MOORE CLARK Jaki Wilkinson has felt compelled to make art for as long as she can remember. For the times the Ouachita resident was too young to recall herself, others have reminded her of her need to create. Jaki Wilkinson’s title of “artist” was not g...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Apr 30th, 2025
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article by VANELIS RIVERA | photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK COME CINCO DE MAYO, Americans of all backgrounds enthusiastically crowd Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants to celebrate Mexican American culture and heritage, much in the same way that St. Patrick’s Day celebrates Irish American culture. Of co...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Apr 30th, 2025
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ARTICLE BY GEORGIANN POTTS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK The Flanigens have amassed an impressive record in our community as volunteer leaders even as Flanigen Builders has amassed a similarly impressive record building hundreds of custom homes. It’s easy to see why Eddie and Christy Flanigen ha...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Mar 28th, 2025
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article by Georgiann Pottsphotography by Kelly Moore Clark Darian Williams Atkins has lived a very full life, and she’s not finished yet! She grew up in Gary, Indiana, under the watchful eyes of loving family members who were determined that she would have that full life. It was love that brought her...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Mar 28th, 2025
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERAPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK As the adage goes, necessity is the mother of invention. And in 2022, Katy Alexander found herself needing to become her own boss after a tedious college experience forced her to consider other avenues of success. Self-motivated and with a pro...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Mar 28th, 2025
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Hair and Makeup: Meka Bennett RelifordModel: Ashley GreerPhotography by Kelly Moore ClarkThanks to Masur Museum of Art These looks from area boutiques capture the essence of the season with breezy floral dresses, playful striped tops, and artisanal hand-drawn tees. Raffia sandals and stylish pumps ad...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Feb 28th, 2025
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article by STARLA GATSONphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK BayouArtist Pat Howard didn’t pick up a paintbrush until she moved to the Bayou State. After a hiatus, Howard has returned to the canvas. Though many of her art industry peers recall childhood days filled with arts and crafts, Pat Howard canno...
By Nathan Coker
In Featured Slider
Feb 28th, 2025
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ARTICLES BY MEREDITH MCKINNIEAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Helaina Desentz Helaina Desentz describes herself as Cajun and Creole. Raised on the West Bank of New Orleans, Helaina and her family moved to New Iberia, Louisiana, post-Katrina. Though the youngest of 7 children, Helaina exudes eldes...
