These Neighborhoods in Bossier Are Great For First-Time Homebuyers

Bossier City has a lot to offer those looking to buy a home. From affordable housing and low cost of living to fantastic neighborhoods, Bossier City has a variety of opportunities. Zillow, a major real-estate marketplace, says the average home price in Bossier City is just over $215,000. This makes Bossier City an affordable option for many home buyers. According …

Benton Boutique Offers Unique Shopping Experience for Bossier Parish

The Benton Boutique, named after its host town, is a 3,000-square-foot boutique unique in the sense that not just one vendor sells their product but rather over 30 local vendors sell various items from clothes to home decor and even homemade tasty treats.  Heather Brown Bias was previously a vendor in the current space when she discovered the renter was …

STARBASE Louisiana Works with Bossier Schools to Inspire Innovators

STARBASE Louisiana is working with Bossier Schools to build the next generation of innovators by presenting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in a new way. Department of Defense (DoD) STARBASE is a national STEM program in 90 locations throughout the U.S. It funded the same DoD banner as programs such as JROTC, STARBASE originally began life as a pilot …

Let Cake My Day in Bossier, Make Your Day

The holidays are near and it’s time to decide what to bring to potlucks and family dinners, it can be a stressful season. If you’re tasked with bringing the dessert, consider Cake My Day. Katherine Castillo is a self-taught cake decorator baking out of her home in South Bossier. She has been baking cakes for around 10 years.  “I grew …

Moving to South Bossier? Here’s What You Need to Know

Located in Bossier City is a flourishing community known as “South Bossier,” or “SOBO” by those who love and call this area home. South Bossier is home to many attractions, such as Brookshire Grocery Arena, one of Louisiana’s premiere concert and event venues. Other attractions include the Barksdale Air Force Base and Parkway High School. South Bossier is a growing …

Don’t Forget to Shop Small at These November Events in Bossier!

Fall is in full swing and holiday events are incoming with a slate of activities across Bossier Parish this November. Find ice shows with iconic music from Disney, learn to dance, see a slate of concerts, and a holiday fireworks show this month in Bossier.  Disney on Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto Disney brings its magic to Bossier City with …

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) Teams Up With Prize Fest

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) has teamed up with the Prize Fest to serve as the Bossier-based screening site for the 2024 Film Prize, a tenant of the 2024 Prize Fest celebration.  Prize Fest 2024 is a five-day festival celebrating food, comedy, film, and music, It took place from Oct. 16-19 in Shreveport-Bossier. Film Prize features 20 short films, all …

Top 5 Fun Things to Do in Bossier This Fall

Fall is a wonderful time of year with its crisp air, vibrant leaves, and the chance to enjoy seasonal traditions before the arrival of winter. Whether you want to embrace the outdoors, eat fall foods, or cozy up inside with a fall-flavored drink, here are five fantastic ways to make the most of the autumn season.  1. Teas, Shakes, Coffee …

Haughton Sees Major Growth, Prepares for Rising Demand

Haughton is a modern-day boom town for Bossier Parish, and that means officials are being proactive when it comes to soothing those growing pains. Louisiana District 9 State Representative Dodie Horton (R-Haughton) noted to local news that Haughton has grown 33% from 2010 to 2020. Haughton Mayor Kim Gaspard noted that he sees that reflected in the rooftops going up …

Ready or Knot: Experience Thrills at the Devil’s Knot in Haughton

Located in Haughton on Lisa Smith’s 40-acre childhood home and property sits a family-run haunted trail called The Devil’s Knot. Lisa, a COVID nurse by trade and Halloween enthusiast, and her son Cameron, a full-time fireman and reserve deputy but a true jack of all trades, make it happen.  “We started eight years ago, we had my middle son, his …