By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Profile
Sep 1st, 2023
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article by Vanelis Rivera and photography by Kelly Moore Clark “So, do your interviews usually be this high intensity?” Sam Crawford asked me with a sly grin as we both stood outside his gym’s red and black boxing ring. As I leaned on the rope dividers pressing record on my phone, th...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Sep 1st, 2023
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photography by Kelly Moore Clarkhair and makeup by Meka Bennettmodels: Ellie Bakeer and Corbin Caldwell From glamorous dresses to tailored looks, we’ve captured the best of fall fashion.Special thanks to Revival Design & Consign MAX PORTER PROVISIONSCorbin’s shirt features a simple po...
By Nathan Coker
In Featured Slider
Sep 1st, 2023
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photography by Kelly Moore Clark The Monroe Chamber of Commerce, the Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals and BayouLife Magazine are pleased to announce the 88 nominations for the 2023 Top 20 Twenty Under 40 Young Professional Awards. The Awards Reception was held Tuesday, August 29th at 5:30 pm a...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Profile
Jul 31st, 2023
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article by Meredith McKinniephotography by Troy Blendell Growing up in the South while in a Pakistani-American household informs Nadia Elahi’s perspective. Through that juxtaposition, Nadia shares her life experiences and social commentary in the blog Pakistani Southern Belle. Story Mill Entertainmen...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jul 31st, 2023
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article by VANELIS RIVERAphotography by KELLY MOORE CLARK Adjacent to U.S. Route 165, tucked by Century Village Blvd, POUR by Char 19 is offering an extensive selection of premium wines, cocktails, and dining options at an upscale venue with relaxed overtones. TWO YEARS AGO, a beloved restaurant know...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jul 31st, 2023
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article by Starla Gatsonphotography by Kelly Moore Clark If you asked JaCera François how she felt about moving back home to Ouachita parish after graduating college, she would probably tell you she wasn’t so sure about it. But now, four years later, the Monroe native believes she...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jul 31st, 2023
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It takes a very special person to work in the hospitality industry. The hours are long, the challenges are many, but for some, it is the perfect vocation. Jan Mason, co-owner and proprietress of Warehouse No. 1, is one of those special people who seems to have been born for the job. Her restaurant ha...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Jul 31st, 2023
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hair and makeup by Meka Bennettphotography by Kelly Moore Clarkmodel: Ashley Greer Start the school year off right with these fresh looks from area boutiques. From bell bottom jeans to printed tees, these looks are head of the class. PALETTE HOUSE & PLUMEExaggerated elbow length sleeves add a hin...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
Jun 30th, 2023
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article by Starla Gatsonphotography by Kelly Moore Clark It’s no secret that energy is a common theme of Hooshang Khorasani’s art. He declares it in the first line of his artist statement — “Energy in nature and the world around me, in moving colors that show power, in the inner life o...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jun 30th, 2023
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article by Vanelis Riveraphotography by Kelly Moore Clark “First and foremost, it’s very important to note, I got out of the restaurant business to open a brewery. And I was pretty staunchly opposed to opening a restaurant in the brewery,” says James Earl Simpson, unironically. He had been transparen...
