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Jan 22nd, 2017
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Drék Davis, an Associate Professor of Art at Grambling State University, believes in creating art that will stimulate conversations and stir a response in viewers. Davis likes to explore the way politics and spirituality are addressed in society and the influence of African American spirituality on s...
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Jan 22nd, 2017
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Bayou Icons Brenda And Charles Marsala Reflect On Love And The Road To Success article by Kay Stothart Rector | photography by Martin G Meyers It has been more than four decades since Charles Marsala began working at the Budweiser beer distributorship in downtown Monroe, sweeping warehouse floors, lo...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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River Grille’s new owners Jeff Jarrell and John Hopper, Jr. revamp this neighborhood gem with a delectable menu, superb atmosphere and superior service. article by Meredith McKinnie photography by Martin G Meyers Jeff Jarrell and John Hopper Jr. will be the new owners of River Grille in Monroe beginn...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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BayouArtist Jake Dugard is many things: artist, designer, professor, coach, husband and father. “My favorite thing is doing a lot of things,” he said. “It keeps me on my toes.” article by April Clark Honaker photography by Scarlett Garcia To do so many things, Jake wakes up early and makes it to Cro...
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Jan 9th, 2017
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Success Comes Naturally Article by Kay Rector Photography by Martin G Meyers Long before “organic” and “gluten-free” became household words, Angie O’Pry Blades understood the correlation between nutrition and health. For decades, she has touted the benefits of natural foods and wholesome, organic pro...
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Dec 9th, 2016
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article by Maré Brennan photography by Martin G Meyers Melody Olson is tour de force of energy, commitment and ideas. Downtown Monroe has this little lady with a big heart to thank for spurring its growth and helping create an unprecedented vitality in the heart of Monroe that’s been unseen since the...
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Dec 9th, 2016
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With a first-class taproom, local talent and craft beer, Monroe’s downtown area welcomes Flying Tiger Brewery. Article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE Photography by BRAD ARENDER Craft beer is a community, and the team behind Flying Tiger Brewery is committed to giving back to theirs. What began as a deve...
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Dec 9th, 2016
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David Mason and Jay Crowell never anticipated that a friendship formed in the shop of Douglas Cabinet Company would lead to a business partnership. Six years later, the duo – along with Ella Guy, are turning out beautiful and expertly crafted woodworks through their company, Rabbet Run. Article by Ap...
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Dec 9th, 2016
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ARTICLE BY KAY STOTHART RECTOR and PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRAD ARENDER For Cindy Murray, the phrase “making a difference” is not just empty rhetoric. It is what she does every day. As the Chief Executive Officer of The Center for Children and Families, Murray heads up an organization that serves hundreds of ...
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Nov 3rd, 2016
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Jolly and Tim Brandon’s Guest House Indian Lakes • West Monroe, LA Article By Maré Brennan Photography By Martin G Meyers Interior Design By Myron Griffing When Shreveport interior designer Myron Griffing of Space: Interiors got the call from his good friends Jolly and Tim Brandon of West Monr...
