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By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Sep 25th, 2014
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Leather lends way from its tough past to seriously sleek silhouettes. In a stark palette of black and white to neutral browns, these looks carve a bold and exciting path for fall fashion. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRAD ARENDER HAIR AND MAKEUP BY MEKA BENNETT MODEL ELLIE JACKSON  ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Sep 25th, 2014
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Bayou Icons Jean and Fred Huenefeld share their love of service, community, patriotism and each other article by Michael DeVault | photo by Brad Arender She was just sixteen when a tall, handsome football player slipped into the desk behind her. They were in English class, juniors at Ouachita Parish ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Aug 25th, 2014
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Article by Michael DeVault | photography by Martin G. Meyers Special Thanks to Penny & Eddie Hakim In the play As You Like It, Shakespeare illuminates the seven ages of Man beginning with infancy and ending with incapacity. But what of the seven ages of Woman? BayouLife Magazine sat down with sev...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Aug 25th, 2014
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Local coffeehouse, Parish Press, opens its doors in Ruston. From delectable treats to cold-brewed coffee, this new establishment is committed to the community. Photographed by Martin G. Meyers. Article by Michael DeVault Bradley and Katie Walker are no strangers to good customer service. For years, t...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Aug 25th, 2014
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Photography by MARTIN G MEYERS Hair and Makeup by MEKA BENNETT Special Thanks to MELODY OLSON  ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Aug 25th, 2014
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Janet Haedicke – Progressive Thinker, Professor, Beauty, Trend-Setter – September’s BayouIcon article by Michael DeVault | photographed by Brad Arender Picture this in your mind. It’s nine a.m. on a Friday morning, and you are sitting in a college classroom. The topic of today’s dis...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 25th, 2014
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article by Michael DeVault | photography by Joli Livaudais Times are changing for the restaurant scene in Monroe, with a number of new and exciting dining opportunities on the horizon. BayouLife visited with the proprietors of five of the more than dozen new restaurants, bars and eateries whose openi...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 24th, 2014
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A Profile of Twelve Restaurants with Staying Power photography by Joli Livaudais Restaurants can be a fickle business, where new players take the place of old standards every day. In boom times, new restaurants pop up like mushrooms on a moist Spring night. In lean times, they vanish almost without w...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jul 24th, 2014
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Thurman Dickey – the king of cakes in North Louisiana – is known for his monumental creations and contributions to our community. by Ann Bloxom Smith photographs by Brad Arender Layer upon layer of luscious white cake with cream cheese filling—Thurman Dickey’s favorite—brings to mind the delicate bea...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Jul 24th, 2014
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From Mad Men to Brigitte Bardot, these garments are perfect for Summer to Fall transition. Photographed by Joli Livaudais at the beautiful home of Jean Mintz. Hair and makeup by Meka Bennett. Models: Ellie Jackson and Rheagan Sutton. Special thanks to Susie Husted and Jean Mintz....