By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Oct 28th, 2019
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Georgie and Lea Johnson’s grandson, Toby Traylor, has continued the tradition of delivering delcious food and mouth-watering pies in a casual, down-home atmosphere at the Monroe restaurant. ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PRAJAL PRASAI It all started in 1928 in Lecompte, Louisiana. “Before...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Home
Oct 7th, 2019
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The Home of Sarah and Justin Bishop Photography: Kelly Moore ClarkArticle by: Maré BrennanContractor: Justin Bishop of Bing Bishop ConstructionInterior design: Sandy McMillan, ASID, Intelligent Design & Haven WHEN ONE OF THE HOMEOWNERS IS an art educator and the other is one of our region’s most ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Sep 30th, 2019
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KEN COOK IS A HUNTING LEGEND WHO HAS HARVESTED DEER ALL ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, BUT HIS FAVORITE HUNTING DESTINATION IS RIGHT HERE AT HOME. ARTICLE BY DAN CHASON | PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRAD ARENDER When Reggie Jackson earned the name of “Mr. October” in Major League Baseball, it was because even at an advan...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Sep 30th, 2019
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Monroe’s next-best-thing to abuela’s kitchen is Kahlo Tapas & Tequila. Partners Mario Mata and Cesar Nunez have opened their newest venture that features distinguished Mexican flavors in the form of a tapas and tequilería establishment. article by Vanelis Rivera | photography by Andrew Bailey For...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Sep 30th, 2019
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Frank Wilcox retires from a career of service to his community. Safe, decent, affordable housing for every citizen is the main goal of MHA and the ideal to which he dedicated his career. ARTICLE BY KAY STOTHART RECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHY KELLY MOORE CLARK A red light glows in Monroe’s nighttime skyline...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Sep 30th, 2019
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From hand-painted textiles to brightly-hued murals, Ashley Alford-Dollar is making a colorful splash in Northeast Louisiana. Monroe artist Ashley Alford-Dollar grew up in Baton Rouge, but at 19, she left Louisiana to pursue her dreams in New York. She had always wanted to leave home after high school...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Aug 30th, 2019
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Whether you’re drawn to a casual menu, expertly crafted cocktails, a view without an equal, or all of the above, Miro’s is ready to touch all five of your senses and then some. ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW BAILEY Fort Miro, a late eighteenth-century Spanish outpost named after Go...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Aug 30th, 2019
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Whitney Caskey graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Studio Art. It was her love of the arts that drew her to tattooing and ultimately her career at University Ink. Article by April Clark Honaker | Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Actor Johnny Depp has over 30 tat...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Aug 30th, 2019
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Vada Cann Montgomery is Monroe’s answer to style royalty, with a personal aesthetic which harkens back to an era that evokes the Hollywood allure. article by MARÉ BRENNAN | photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Even though the United States declared independence from the British monarchy almost 250 years ...
By Nathan Coker
In Featured Slider
Aug 26th, 2019
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In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month: BayouLife Magazine is giving away a bedroom makeover to a local breast cancer patient or survivor. We are partnering with the Cancer Foundation League and other local businesses and sponsors, including Mickel Plastic Surgery, First National Ban...
