A business of 40 years rarely changes its identity, but it’s even rarer for an institution to be so woven into its community. That’s the bold move undertaken by Bonvenu Bank in Bossier City to own their brand and position them for the future. “This rebranding reinforces the bank’s origins while striving for growth for both the bank and our …
Bossier First Responder Wins Community Hero Award
For the third year, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce has recognized twenty outstanding finalists nominated by fellow citizens with a Community Hero Certificate for contributions to the health, safety and quality of our lives through their dedication and hard work. Five winners were presented with a 2024 Northwest Louisiana Community Hero medal for contributions to their chosen fields during an …
Q&A: Local Bossier Author Brandy Pelletier
As summer draws near, we have excellent reading recommendations to add a little romance to your upcoming vacation plans. Local author Brandy Pelletier knows how to bring the heat to the pages and we aren’t just talking about Louisiana temperatures. But first, who is Brandy Pelletier and what are these books she has poured her heart and soul into? We …
Bossier Parish Athlete Competes in Europe
Bossier Parish Athlete Competes in Europe Bossier Parish is the home to some of the most prestigious training facilities for both horses and riders. Therefore, making it the proud home to many top athletes in Equestrian sports. As a matter of fact, one of the sport’s brightest and best athletes is from right here in Bossier Parish. And just competed …
Top 10 Places to Work in Bossier Parish
Top 10 Places to Work in Bossier Parish The Bossier Parish area is constantly growing and evolving, and as a result, Bossier City has become one of the largest cities in Louisiana (#7 on the list!) According to recent data, Bossier Parish has a total of over 127,000 people- but what draws people in to call Bossier Parish “home”? A …
For the Love of Coffee: Bossier Native Pours Passion Into Her Small Business
When Donna Anderson was young, her grandmother would slip her a cup of coffee and milk. She still remembers the smell of coffee wafting through the house. She thinks that is when her love for all things coffee truly began. Even so, the Bossier native never expected it to be a part of her career. However, in 2017, Donna broke …
The Best Tips to Help You Stay Healthy While Working From Home
On Sunday, March 22, Governor John Bel Edwards took measures to further help the state of Louisiana slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). He has now encouraged more businesses to close their main offices and buildings. This means that more and more people are working from home. For some, working from home is nothing new but for many this …
Bossier Author Uses Writing Skills to Better the Local Community
Kristine Goodfellow’s overactive imagination has worked out quite well for the prolific writer of seven novels. She has written about a haunted house (“Mansion on Butcher Lake”), the lives and relationships of the homeless (“The Other Twin” and “The Tributary”), and complicated marriages (“Command Performance” and “The Gift of Winter”). She has recast familiar tales from the point of view …
Lovin’ My Job in Bossier: Mike McSwain Architect
Local architect Mike McSwain describes himself as “a guy who just draws pictures for a living.” “I’ve always loved drawing, I can’t explain it. I make a living drawing and I draw for fun. It’s something I am obsessed with,” he shrugged. But those drawings have become a part of the fabric of life in Bossier City — from designing …
Bossier Millennial Pro: Danny Foots, CRM Studios
As a child, Danny Foots always found an escape in movies and television shows. Specifically, drawn to sci-fi and fantasy because of their far-flung ideas about what reality could be, Danny says this pastime evolved into a desire to not only watch films but to create them as well. “I want to try to instill that feeling I had from …