By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Artist
Jan 5th, 2026
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Article by April C. Doughty Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Patricia Tait Jones came to art later in life. She was inspired by the path her daughter Maggie had taken in college and emboldened by the encouragement of a supportive friend who pursued creative study alongside her. What began as a self-d...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Home
Dec 1st, 2025
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Away from the piercing rumble of car engines barreling through I-20, away from the milder transit of LA-145, deeper yet into the backroads of the Ruston-Choudrant border, a road lined with the quiet ceremony of tall trees and erratically growing shrubbery leads to a vacation rental settled near a lar...
By Reagan Henderson
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Dec 1st, 2025
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Article by C. Doughty | Photography by Kelly Moore Clark Tom Byrd’s art is shaped by the open fields, family influences, and creative lessons that defined his Louisiana childhood. Through loss, reflection, and an ever-evolving passion for seeing things deeply, he’s built a body of work that connects ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Icon
Dec 1st, 2025
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ARTICLE BY GEORGIANN POTTS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK LEADING WITH HEART:William Smart is reshaping how his community sees modern public housing, pairing kindness with a firm insistence that perceptions catch up with today’s reality. His journey from a tight-knit Monroe upbringing to dedicate...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Fashion
Dec 1st, 2025
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Styled by Maré Brennan | Photography by Kelly Moore ClarkModels | Emmerson Britt and Vaughn WetzelHair and Makeup by Meka BennettLocation at Hotel Monroe HOLIDAY DRESSING‘Tis the season to sleigh your style. Whether you’re feeling flirty, sparkly, suited-up, or sweater-obsessed, your next festive loo...
By Reagan Henderson
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Dec 1st, 2025
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Article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE and photography by TONI NAVARRO Each December, Primary Health Services Center transforms into a place filled with holiday magicand heartfelt generosity, blending compassion, community, and elegant décor to remind familiesthat the true spirit of Christmas is found in givin...
By Reagan Henderson
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Oct 31st, 2025
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Article by April C.DoughtyPhotographs by Kelly Moore Clark Amid the woods of north Louisiana, Kim Paxton’s woman’s journey through nature, healing, and fungi sparks a unique fusion of science, storytelling, and jewelry design. Streams of light filter through the layered canopy of oak, sweetgum, beech...
By Reagan Henderson
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Oct 31st, 2025
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Article By Vanelis RiveraPhotographs By Kelly Moore Clark For nearly a century, The Wellspring has been a lifeline for families in Northeast Louisiana — tackling domestic violence, homelessness, and mental health with compassion, resilience, and unwavering community partnerships. “Healthy families cr...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Home
Oct 1st, 2025
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Perched above Bayou Bartholomew, this modern ranch home blends sleek sophistication with rustic warmth, offering a serene retreat designed by Shawn Brazzell to reflect both nature and the homeowner’s lifestyle. Close to the banks of Bayou Ba...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Icon
Oct 1st, 2025
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ARTICLE BY GEORGIANN POTTSPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Life is always unpredictable – filled with both blessings and challenges (and sometimes they are the same!). Cindy Gist Foust’s life is a testament to her faith, strength, and resilience. She has overcome the deaths of loved ones, fough...
