By Nathan Coker
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Feb 29th, 2024
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articles by MEREDITH MCKINNIEphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK The ULM Women’s Symposium annually highlights women from across Northeast Louisiana for their individual achievements, professional and personal. The panelists share their stories with ULM students and fellow community members to showcase ...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 29th, 2024
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article by Georgiann PottspPhotography by Kelly Moore Clark Debbie Hardy Sawyer is no stranger to hard work. She has spent her life doing hard work both to further her career and support her community. An exceptional businesswoman, Debbie developed a stellar business career beginning with retail sale...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 29th, 2024
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article by VANELIS RIVERAphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK While some are calling his revival “a big return,” Roy Arthur’s Monroe’s Restaurant is also a reflection of the current local community and aims to bring together some of the old and some of the new. Arthur values family-owned restaurants w...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 29th, 2024
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Hair and Makeup: Meka BennettModels: Ashley Greer and Jacob PihlPhotography by Kelly Moore Clark and Madison Nihiser Fashion Fusion 2024 will mark 13 years of celebrating a community coming together for cancer patients right here in our area. All proceeds benefit the Cancer Foundation League of North...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 31st, 2024
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article by Georgiann Pottsphotography by Kelly Moore Clark Just about everyone who knows Rev. Ike Byrd, III has something good to say about him and his work at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Monroe, West Monroe, and Ouachita Parish. Rev. Byrd is a compassionate man, committed to his faith and his famil...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 31st, 2024
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article by Vanelis Riveraphotography by Kelly Moore Clark West Monroe local Chris Lewis is pushing the bounds of his classic american diner, both in and out of the restaurant. His expansive donations and heart for service is why Coney Island Connections is a service-centered cornerstone. Coney Island...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 31st, 2024
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article by Starla Gatsonphotography by Kelly Moore Clark Like her artwork, Haven Harrod has a calming energy. Her voice is quiet and soft as she answers questions between sips of iced coffee, mirroring the less intense colors — sage green, slate gray, and white, for example — that often show up in he...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 31st, 2024
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MUAH by Meka Bennettphotography by Kelly Moore Clarkmodel: Kelli Savoie Step into the spotlight this Valentine’s Day with chic looks from area boutiques. Whether it’s a date night or an evening with friends, these dresses are all pretty in pink. Don’t shy away from rhinestone accents, bold sequins an...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 31st, 2024
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article by Meredith McKinnie Since we all want to look and feel our best, BayouLife spoke with three local experts on how to minimize and/or reverse the visual effects of aging. We explored surgical and non-surgical options at various price points. From basic skincare to cosmetic procedures, skin car...
By Nathan Coker
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Jan 2nd, 2024
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In Northeast Louisiana, Rod Milliman is celebrating the wellness of this savory superfood by growing two potent variants from substrate bags to fully sprouting bodies and sharing his grows with his community. Mushrooms have played a prominent role in literature and pop culture, often inspiring images...
