By Reagan Henderson
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 Reagan Henderson
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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 Reagan Henderson
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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...
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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...
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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...
