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By Nathan Coker
In Born on the Bayou
Feb 25th, 2014
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article by Mary Napoli | illustration by Austin Bantel My grandparents’ home in rural Tensas Parish was a magical place to visit. During the sunny hours, my favorite cousin and I would chase each other through the cotton fields that my grandfather farmed and explore the overgrown creek bank to ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Feb 25th, 2014
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A Kid’s Closet in West Monroe is making the scene in the perfect navy dress for Spring. Bell sleeves give this dress a hippie-chic vibe that is wearable with everything from fabulous wedges to down-to-earth cowgirl boots! Add a statement necklace to make the outfit pop. At right, Pearl Pumphrey’s in ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Feb 25th, 2014
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  Lucky Charms: The Life and Times of Mary Simpson article by Michael DeVault | photo by Joli Livaudais   Mary Quinn Simpson was born in a castle and lives today in a spacious Park Avenue flat. Yet, as with so many facets of Mary’s life and career, things aren’t always quite what they seem....
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Feb 1st, 2014
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  photography by joli livaudais | hair and makeup by m salon | styled by rheagan sutton models:  rheagan sutton, ellie jackson, kristen reppond, anna kirksey          ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Jan 26th, 2014
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Keep Calm and Carry Om article by Angela Genusa Brian Sivils sits on a yoga bolster in front of the room, his wiry frame straddling the cushion, with his knees touching blankets spread out on the floor. His eyes are already shut as he strikes a Tibetan singing bowl with a mallet. We close our [&helli...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jan 26th, 2014
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Authentic and Appetizing Restaurant Sage’s Renewed Spirit article by Mary Napoli | photography by Joli Livaudais Monroe’s Restaurant Sage has been a local favorite since its inception seven years ago.  Known for comfortable, yet sophisticated dining, Sage has consistently provided elegant...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jan 1st, 2014
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Photography by Joli Livaudais | Article by Mary Napoli It all began with a Renoir print that her parents hung in her childhood bedroom in Houston, Texas. As a little girl, she would gaze at the vibrant colors and dramatic brush strokes of the impressionistic artwork and daydream.  There was something...
By Cassie Livingston
In Bayou Profile
Jan 1st, 2014
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Preserving Memories Marshall Wayne Poindexter Invests His Life in His Taxidermy by Trent Livingston IN 1991, STARTING ON THE TRACK TO where he is today, Marshall Wayne Poindexter has become established in the taxidermy community. In a business that is as much artwork as is hard work, where “word of m...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jan 1st, 2014
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Article by Mary Napoli | Photography by Joli Livaudais One family. One kitchen. One dining room.  This was the Genusa’s Italian Restaurant that opened its doors in 1967.  When Cherry and Francis Genusa opened their business, the Monroe natives never dreamed that they would earn a devoted and de...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Jan 1st, 2014
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The Journey of Victoria Koloff article by Mary Napoli | photography by Joli Livaudais Victoria Koloff has taken the road less traveled, and it has made all the difference.  Her life has been far from typical, and her path has been unexpected.  There have been regrets as well as blessings, and one dif...