Something Fresh in Bossier: A First Look at Top Shawarma

If you’re looking for something fresh, flavorful, and a little different from your usual lunch or dinner spot, there’s a new restaurant in Bossier City worth adding to your list. Located at 2307 E. Texas Street, Top Shawarma brings authentic Middle Eastern flavors to Bossier City with a menu featuring chicken and beef shawarma, gyro wraps, falafel, hummus, fresh salads, …

Quality Time Sports Cards Offers Bossier Collectors Community With New Store

For Todd Wanek, what started as a childhood hobby has become a brick-and-mortar business serving Bossier City’s collectors, with Quality Time Sports Cards. After more than five years of steadily buying, selling, trading, and building relationships within the collecting community, Quality Time Sports Cards offers a wide selection of sports cards, hosts card shows, participates in major events such as …

Bossier Hosts National Civics Bee Competition

What happens when you ask middle schoolers to identify a problem in their own community and come up with a solution? That’s exactly what the National Civics Bee set out to do, and Bossier Parish had the opportunity to host the 2026 Bee at Bossier Parish Community College. The National Civics Bee is a nationwide program designed to encourage middle …

Local Creators Highlight Small Businesses in Bossier

Scroll through social media today, and you may notice more familiar faces and places filling your feed. Across Bossier, a growing community of local content creators is using social media to showcase small businesses, local eats, events, hidden gems, and experiences happening right here at home. While their journeys and platforms may look different, creators like Rich Auntie DaDa and …

A Deep Dive into the National Cyber Research Park: CIC Makes Positive Impact on Bossier

Two decades ago, few people would have imagined that a stretch of farmland in Bossier City would become a national hub for cyber education, defense innovation, and workforce development. Today, the National Cyber Research Park (NCRP) represents a remarkable transformation that has reshaped the local economy and how Louisiana contributes to the nation’s defense priorities. As the NCRP anchor, the …

Bossier City Rebrands With New Logo and Tagline

When Bossier City unveiled its new logo and tagline last month, city leaders were quick to highlight that they mean more than a visual identity for the community; they reflect the city’s growth, momentum and vision. “Let’s give Bossier residents something to be proud of, which is a brand and a logo,” said Riley Burns, Bossier City public relations liaison. …

Enjoy August With These Bossier Events

August is packed with reasons to get out and explore Bossier Parish thanks to a calendar full of live music, local markets, and activities for all ages. Whether you’ve lived your life in Bossier or are planning your first trip, these August events are a great way to experience the area’s people, places, and vibes. Shop Til You Drop Summer …

Bossier’s East Bank District Gets New Manager

The East Bank District has long been one of Bossier City’s most distinctive destinations with a walkable mix of restaurants, local businesses, music, art, and history. Now, with Rich Carroll overseeing the district as the new East Bank arts building and plaza manager, the focus is on creating an even more engaging atmosphere for residents and visitors. Only a few …

Discover Summer Fun at the Bossier Parish Library

Summer is the perfect time for families to explore new activities, discover great books, and stay connected with their community. Bossier Parish Libraries offers all of that and more through a variety of free programs, resources, and events designed for all ages.  Seven Branches, One Community-Focused Mission The Bossier Parish Library System includes seven branches located throughout the parish, each …

Bestie’s Treatz & Eatz Opens in Bossier

What happens when two lifelong best friends combine decades of friendship, a love for serving others, and a dream of creating something special? You get Bestie’s Treatz & Eatz, a Bossier City restaurant bringing together the nostalgia of an old-fashioned soda fountain and the comfort of a classic diner. Owned by Amy Brown and Monica Stillwell, Bestie’s Treatz & Eatz …