by Mary Napoli | illustrations by Austin Bantel I have officially drunk the Kool-Aid…or sweet tea, as it were. Which ever magical elixir it is that causes you to fall madly in love with the outdoor life of North Louisiana, I have consumed it. A year ago, I wouldn’t have been able to tell...
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...
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...