The dogwood tree blossoms are a symbol of spring in the South, and the tiny town of Plain Dealing played host to an annual celebration that marked their arrival for over fifty years. Do you know the history of the Dogwood Festival in Plain Dealing?
New Mexico, Virginia, Georgia and Louisiana—these are all the states that Parkway High sophomore Lauren Klofach-Shepan has lived and she’s only 16-years-old. Her father is Lt. Col Steve Shepan. He is a 2nd Maintenance Group Deputy Commander in the Air Force and has been in the service for 19 years so far. Lauren says being a military child can be …
A job is best when it doesn’t feel like work. And for Robin Jones, executive director of the Bossier Arts Council (BAC), she says that her “work” is more of a mission. A mission to help an artist. Whether it is through support, brainstorming ideas, providing resources, or any combination thereof, Robin said helping give an artist the platform to …
If you are like me, this school year has flown by! I am not really sure where exactly all the time went but I know that summertime is almost here. Many of us are looking for camps this summer to help our kids stay engaged and there are SO many to choose from. Oftentimes, the task of finding a summer …
It’s no secret that Benton is booming. With new residential communities, great restaurants and tons of shopping, it is seeing lots of growth. Here are the top 5 reasons you should drive over to Benton and check it out:
Bossier is home to a growing population of 20- and 30-somethings that will help shape the future. Teachers in Bossier especially play an important role by educating our future leaders. Our Millennial Pro this month is teacher Libbi Lange. The 23-year-old Haughton native is a graduate of Louisiana Tech and Kappa Delta Sorority member. Upon returning to Bossier, she fulfilled …
Looking for some April fun? Check out these events in Bossier this month:
From March 18-23, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (SBCTB) and its partners held their 318 Restaurant Week. This initiative is a great way to showcase the amazing eats that our area has to offer. The week consisted of specials at a variety of restaurants in town as well as some special events. This year, the East Bank District in …
With baby boomers entering their golden years in record numbers, it’s helpful to know how to start the search for elder needs! Learn how to navigate senior care in Bossier Parish with the experience of locals Bob and Dixie Callahan. Bob and Dixie are residents of Princeton. They each have parents that are at the age of needing extra care …
Do you ever go to a restaurant and you have no idea what to order? Or maybe you only order what that restaurant is famous for. Often, I find myself doing the same thing. I’ll go to a restaurant and I’ll order what I think is the best option, but recently I’ve noticed that sometimes there is a hidden gem …
