By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Oct 1st, 2025
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ARTICLE BY MEREDITH MCKINNIEPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK After a life devoted to both physical pursuits and artistic expression, Larry Cavalier found new purpose through creativity following a life-altering stroke. Blending resilience, reinvention, and deep partnership, his evolving art reflects ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Oct 1st, 2025
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MODEL SKYLAR BLAISEPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARKART DIRECTION MARÉ BRENNANHAIR AND MAKEUP BY MEKA BENNETT Where still water meets strong lines, fall fashion finds its rhythm. Timeless pieces echo the tones of the turning season. These seasonally inspired looks can be found at area boutiques. MATER...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Aug 28th, 2025
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ARTICLE BY GEORGIANN POTTSPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK HerringStones is celebrating 36 years as a company this year and is a testament to the hard work and incredible talent of its two founders — sisters Debbie Herrington and Cindy Stone – and the team they have assembled. Together they hav...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Aug 28th, 2025
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Artist and MFA candidate Daija Essien channels her lifelong hustle and evolving identity into her art and screen printing brand, using creativity as a means to explore cultural belonging and self-acceptance. Daija Essien is a busy woman. She sa...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Aug 28th, 2025
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERAAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Joey and Kylee Lopez bring flavor and fellowship to Ruston with North Village Food Park, a vibrant hub for local eats, family fun, and small business dreams. Food truck parks are essentially communal hubs that have become popular gathering...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Aug 28th, 2025
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Photography by Kelly Moore ClarkMODELS ABIGAIL PAULSON AND LANDON NORTHCOTTSPECIAL THANKS TO NANCY STORM-BRYANT AT RED ROCK GENERAL As the Louisiana heat gives way to crisp autumn winds, the spirit of the West rides in with dust on its boots and fire in its heart. Western-inspired looks take center ...
By Nathan Coker
In Featured Slider
Aug 28th, 2025
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photography by Kelly Moore Clark THIS YEAR’S GROUP OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IS HELPING TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF NORTHEAST LOUISIANA The Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals and BayouLife Magazine are pleased to announce the nominees and winners of the 2025 Top 20 Twenty...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jul 30th, 2025
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ARTICLE BY GEORGIANN POTTSPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Frank Elkins III, our August 2025 BayouIcon, honors his late father’s legacy by successfully leading their family’s beverage businesses while actively supporting local culture and community events. Frank Elkins III is an accomplished business...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 30th, 2025
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERAPHOTOGRAPHS BY Kelly Moore Clark A soulful blend of heritage, hospitality, and cuisine, The Hotel Monroe and Heirloom invite guests to experience Northeast Louisiana through thoughtful design, storytelling, and local flavor. There is much to look forward to at The Hotel Monro...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jul 30th, 2025
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK A decade after his last feature in BayouLife, artist and educator Cliff Tresner returns with Swimming in the Sky—a new solo exhibition that reflects his evolving creative journey, curiosity, and enduring passion for making and teaching art. Aug...
