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By Reagan Henderson
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Sep 1st, 2026
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by ERIN SHARPLIN LOVE  |  erinlove@panachebyerin.com Welcome to September!  The season of homework, projects, practices, and ball games!  While I love this time of year, it also brings with it a sense of panic and chaos.  Or, it used to!  Now, I have created systems, routines, and habits that have be...
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Sep 1st, 2026
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE In early June, the World Cup exploded into my consciousness. Admittedly, I’ve never paid much attention to soccer even though Husband coached the sport for about three years. I know it is the most popular sport in the world, but more so abroad than here in the States. It’...
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Sep 1st, 2026
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article by KENNY COVINGTON Fishing, bass fishing especially, is an ever-changing world.  Technology, lures, techniques, you name it- everything is a constant revolving door.  What is the rage today will be on the discount rack tomorrow.  But, like everything else, there are a few things that will sta...
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Sep 1st, 2026
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article by Reverend RB Moore Four out of five people admit to being unhappy with their jobs, at least sometimes. But in the beginning, God intended for work to be a gift, a blessing, a reason for being, not a curse. (Genesis 2:15) Yet how may we transform what may feel like a curse into […]...
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Sep 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY PHIL TRAHAN This month we diverge from the usual reporting on recent events to dedicate an installment to some tips that seem to resonate best with my students. Experts in most sports like to say that success is 90% mental (and in the case of Yankee catcher Yogi Berra the other half is [&h...
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Sep 1st, 2026
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Photography by Kelly Moore Clark THIS YEAR’S GROUP OF TOP 20 UNDER 40 PROFESSIONALS IS HELPING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce and BayouLife Magazine are pleased to announce the nominees and winners of the 2026 Top 20 Twenty Under 40 Young Professional Award...
By Reagan Henderson
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 Reagan Henderson
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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 Reagan Henderson
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 Reagan Henderson
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...