By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 31st, 2026
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This upscale iteration of Eric Williamson and Sean Welsh’s first restaurant, White Lightnin’ Cocktail and Culinary Company, is playful Louisiana fare with an edge of culinary fusion. Its staying power is a collective effort to curate a restaurant culture that sustains the vital ecosystem between owne...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jul 31st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY GEORGIANN POTTSPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Many people in our area know Philip Trahan. He has been a part of our community since fall 1970 when he enrolled at Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) on a tennis scholarship. Phil was recruited by Dr. Del Vines (an avid tennis player h...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jul 31st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY APRIL C DOUGHTYPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Every portrait Tracy Smith embroiders comes to life one stitch at a time. The process is time consuming but full of heart, which is fitting for an artist whose own life has been shaped by patience, perseverance, and faith. Known primarily for...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Jul 31st, 2026
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STYLED BY MARÉ BRENNANPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARKHAIR & MAKEUP BY MEKA BENNETTMODELS: EMMERSON BRITT AND LANDON MURPHREESPECIAL THANKS TO BAYOU DESIARD COUNTRY CLUB Whether you’re courtside or headed to brunch, these country club chic styles from local boutiques are sure to be a grand s...
By Nathan Coker
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Jul 31st, 2026
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A college dorm makeover to inspirearticle and styling by Maré Brennan and photography by Kelly Moore Clark You can’t open Tik Tok without seeing insane college dorm room makeovers that could make anyone want to go back to school. While it may seem a little “extra,” most young students want to start c...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Jul 1st, 2026
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MODEL: GABRELLE MCLEODHAIR & MAKEUP BY MEKA BENNETTPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARKSHOT ON LOCATION AT BAYOU JOY Celebrate the red, white, and blue in style with these all-American looks from area boutiques. From effortless matching sets to standout dresses, these patriotic picks are perfect for ...
By Nathan Coker
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Jul 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERAPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Built through extraordinary community support, the 2026 Monroe St. Jude Dream Home stands as a testament to generosity, remembrance, and the power of giving back. In a thick torrent of May showers, a crowd gathered for a ribbon-cutting in...
By Nathan Coker
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Jul 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY GEORGIANN POTTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Alana Cooper has always loved a good adventure. From family weekends trekking through the gumbo mud in Madison Parish to reach a beloved hunting camp to flying with the AeroShell performance team doing barrel rolls and other aerial acrobatic...
By Nathan Coker
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Jul 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY MEREDITH MCKINNIEPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK The stories of Leslie Greene, Jennifer Irvin, and Dale Barry reveal the passion, sacrifice, and expertise required to care for injured and orphaned wildlife. Wildlife rehabilitation is a largely unseen but essential part of wildlife conserv...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK With a stunning new interior, expanded seating, and the same legendary recipes, Doe’s Eat Place of Monroe is serving up tradition in a fresh new setting. It was 4:17 PM when we pulled into the parking lot, and despite having only been open for ...
