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In Bayou Artist
Aug 1st, 2016
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article by Kay Stothart Rector  |  photography by Martin G Meyers Nick Bustamante is at home in North Louisiana, in the truest sense of the word.  Through his connection to Ruston, his adopted hometown, he has found a sense of place that defines, in part, who he is and what he is trying to convey [&h...
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Jun 27th, 2016
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The Story Of D-Day Survivor Leo Grayson article by Barbara Leader | photography by Brad Arender Leo Grayson of West Monroe vividly remembers what it felt like to step off the U-Boats into the waters off the coast of Normandy, France on D-Day as a young soldier facing a formidable enemy and an uncerta...
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In Bayou Home
Jun 27th, 2016
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From the family heirlooms interspersed throughout the home, to the family ties that designed and built it, this gorgeous Belle Point home of Mary Kathryn and Eric Edwards is all about family traditions. interior design by Cole Baker, Cole Baker Limited article by Maré Brennan  | photography by Martin...
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In Bayou Eats
Jun 27th, 2016
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article by Mary Napoli | photos by Martin G Meyers Downtown Ruston is known for its unique shops and charming aesthetic.  The quaint area has experienced somewhat of a revival in recent years with an increase in economic activity and youthful creativity.  A new generation has set up shop within the s...
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Jun 27th, 2016
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Driven to Dance: Bayou Artist Courtney Crain pursues her passion, making dance her life’s work. article by Kay Stothart Rector | photographs by Brad Arender Whoever said “choose a job that you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” was certainly wise, although perhaps a bit naïve. ...
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In Bayou Icon
Jun 27th, 2016
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article by Maré Brennan | photography by Brad Arender Unless you’ve lived under a rock or never taken advantage of our region’s vibrant arts culture, you are sure to know this colorful man’s name. Tommy Usrey is as proud as a peacock of the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, as well as the arts organi...
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In Bayou Home
Jun 6th, 2016
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A Wedding Venue Like No Other article by Maré Brennan  | photography by Martin Graham Meyers Originally built in 2002 as a grand estate and private retreat by Silicon Valley technology innovator and entrepreneur turned sweet potato mogul, Lev Dawson and his wife Anne, the Mansion at Red Hill in Delhi...
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In Bayou Icon
Jun 3rd, 2016
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article by BARBARA LEADER | photographs by BRAD ARENDER In the back room of a flower shop on Roselawn Avenue in Monroe, three ladies are carefully gathering up tiny roses and greenery and cleaning up from a long day’s work.  They’ve spent hours preparing for a weekend wedding. Banquet tables in the f...
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In Bayou Fashion
Jun 3rd, 2016
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Anna Grace Livingston models beautiful bridal baubles from our area’s finest jewelers. Special thanks to our Fine Folks, Lindsey Lowe and Taylor Bennett for art directing this shoot at the gorgeous Layton Castle.  Not only did they show up on set with these stunning hand-made bouquets and wreath, the...
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In Bayou Eats
Jun 2nd, 2016
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article by Meredith McKinnie | photos by Martin G Meyers Off Highway 33 in Ruston, Louisiana, under the orange awning lies Crumbs Catering, the culinary brainchild of Jodie Morphew and Olivia Stinson. The young business owners have always enjoyed feeding friends and family, watching the joy on their ...