By Nathan Coker
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Mar 29th, 2016
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article by Paul Lipe I REMEMBER standing outside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, with my wife Linda, my sister and her husband – it was a beautiful Friday morning in April of 2001. We had just come from inside the cathedral where we had heard a concert presented by a high school choir ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Feb 1st, 2016
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article and illustration by Lou Davenport Sometime during 1906, in Liddieville, Louisiana, she met him. Probably just a simple twist of fate. He was an orphan and a widower. He was 23. She was barely 13. Sparks flew. Her parents forbid her to see him. She had other plans. He did, too. A secret roman...
By Nathan Coker
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Dec 1st, 2015
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The Home of Brittany and Andy York article by Maré Brennan | photography by Martin G Meyers It’s the York family’s first Christmas spent in their newly-built home sited on acres of the rolling hills where the husband, Andy, grew up in Calhoun. To celebrate, Brittany, or the Duchess of York as she is ...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Aug 28th, 2015
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DIANNE GUILLOT DISCUSSES LIFE DURING AND AFTER BREAST CANCER: HOPE, HEALING AND FAITH article by Barbara Leader | photography by Martin G Meyers Dianne Guillot, 70, of West Monroe remembers the exact moment when she knew that her life would be changed forever. She was getting ready for bed on a Thurs...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Aug 28th, 2015
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THIRTY-SIX YEARS IN, TOM AND DEANIE BAKER REVEAL THE SECRETS OF BUSINESS, LIFE AND HAPPINESS IN A DUELING PAIR OF ICONIC CAREERS IN THE TWIN CITIES. article by Michael Devault | photography by Brad Arender Any given Saturday when there’s an LSU home game, parents in northern Monroe know they can get ...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Jul 24th, 2015
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The students of Painter’s Palette participated in the 32nd annual art exhibit Sunday, May 17th at Grace Episcopal’s Sager Life Center. The exhibit featured 23 adult artists showing 138 pieces of art and 35 youth showing 264 pieces. The show included, pen and ink, mixed media, acrylic, oil, pastel, wa...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Scene
Apr 27th, 2015
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On March 28 KEDM Public Radio hosted their Director’s Gala for West Side Story. The event took place in the University of Monroe’s Sculpture Garden. The space was transformed into a New York City backyard by Stuart Scalia. Guests enjoyed Puerto Rican cuisine along with Chip Strode’s piña coladas. The...
By Nathan Coker
In Center Block
Apr 27th, 2015
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Ideas For Your Children to Make Mom Feel Extra Special article by Cindy G. Foust Warning: this article is intended for mature male audiences who take Mother’s Day seriously…otherwise, please turn the page to the next riveting BayouLife article. Yes, this article is written explicitly for the me...
By Nathan Coker
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Feb 25th, 2015
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DISPATCHES FROM ESTELI, NICARAGUA, WITH FRIDAY ELLIS PROPRIETOR OF GOVERNORS CIGAR AND PIPE article by Michael DeVault Heavy gray clouds hang over the dark, volcanic soil of a freshly tilled field that lies on one side of a long dirt road. A gentle breeze ruffles the leaves of young tobacco plants al...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Outdoors
Jan 27th, 2015
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From the Right Rig to the Perfect Weather, These Tips Are Sure to Bring the Fish article by Dan Chason During our transition from winter to spring, there are a couple of weeks where most of us suffer cabin fever as we await the warming that is to come. This warming wakes up most activities, [&hellip...
