At the age of 15, Dalton Smiley received his first camera for Christmas and the rest is history. He began shooting pictures of his friends, which led to senior portraits, which led to engagements and weddings that are now all over the world. Dalton has been a self-taught photographer. He has taken two online classes and watched countless videos and …
First Bomber Out of Barksdale on 9/11 Has Legacy Continued through Daughter
Following the attacks on 9/11, President Bush made the decision that action must be taken. America was to drop bombs on those attackers. On Sept. 22, 2001, a group of Air Force bombers left Barksdale Air Force Base; the same base from which President Bush delivered the news of those dreaded attacks. Leading the fleet of the 20th Bomb Squadron …
NICERC Partners with the Girl Scouts to Create New STEM Badges
In 2017, Girl Scouts of the USA reached out to NICERC, the academic division of the Cyber Innovation Center, to develop 18 Cybersecurity Badges. These 18 badges would consist of three badges for each of the six levels of the Girl Scouts: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador. The three badges were released this year and they are for …
Bossier resident reconnects with pen pal from Finland thanks to social media
All it took was one class writing project and multiple letters to bring together two people that were living almost 5,000 miles apart. This is the story of how Bossier resident, Tara Love, met her pen pal. It started when her seventh grade English teacher put three names on the board and informed Tara’s class that they would be participating …
Bossier Native Meagan Crews wins the Miss Louisiana crown
On June 22, 2019 Bossier native Meagan Crews was crowned and given the title of Miss Louisiana. Crews is a 2015 Parkway High School graduate and is a Bossier resident through-and-through. “I really love the people,” she said. “I think that’s been my favorite part about being Miss Louisiana is being the hometown girl because it’s a community that has …
Don’t Miss Out on These Bossier Happy Hours
Here’s an idea that can get you through your workday: Grab some friends and try a local place that offers happy hour specials. It’s a great time to socialize with friends, support local businesses, and end your day with something on your mind other than work. Bossier has great places to check out for happy hours. There are a variety …
Meet the Bossier native behind The Southern Draw
“People always tell me I have a ‘southern drawl,’” Megan Bowdon, owner and artist of The Southern Draw, explains. “We live in the south, I draw, and it’s just a good play on words.”
Bossier Parish Librarian, Kim Howell, is named School Librarian of the Year
When the first bell rings at 7:45 a.m. at Stockwell Elementary School, faculty and teachers await for faces to arrive in their classrooms. Lessons plans are written and supplies are laid out anxiously awaiting eager hands and minds to use them. One specific Stockwell Faculty member, Kim Howell, will always greet them with a smile, a hug and a lot …
Your Complete Guide to Mardi Gras in Bossier
Fat Tuesday is approaching us which means there are many people ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in Bossier. Wondering how you can get your Mardi Gras fix? Look no further because we’ve got you covered. Check out this complete guide with food, retail and events where you can celebrate the Mardi Gras season.
Here’s Where You Can Get King Cake in Bossier
One of the biggest, and most delicious, traditions of Fat Tuesday is the king cake. This tasty, oval cake got its name from a cake made to honor the three kings during the “Twelfth Night” celebration in honor of the day the Magi visited baby Jesus bringing him gifts. The royal colors topping the cake consist of green, representing faith, …