From Valentine’s to Mardi Gras Festivities: Don’t Miss These February Events in Bossier

The weather outside may be frightful, but the events in Bossier are so delightful this winter! There’s no shortage of ways to distract yourself from the cold with events ranging from art shows and concerts to rodeos and Mardi Gras traditions. February is a great time for entertainment in Bossier! Bossier Parish Student Art Show The Bossier Arts Council will …

Get to Know the Two Mudbug Players Billeting in Bossier This Season

Brianna Belton and her family have always been intrigued by the billeting process as they’ve been surrounded by other families in the area who have opened up their homes as hosts for living arrangements for players of the Shreveport Mudbugs hockey team. Once discussing with fellow billet moms through the Mudbugs Program, Belton was referred to their coordinator where they …

There’s a New Mayor in Town! Make That Three

The new year is a time for growth and Bossier has new leadership for its towns. Benton, Haughton, and Plain Dealing all have new mayors at the helm.  Hunter Timms is the new mayor for Haughton. His first impression is that the town’s finances are in great shape, pointing out that former Mayor Kim Gaspard had run Haughton “really well” …

Brookshire Grocery Arena Celebrates 25 Years of Entertainment

Coming off a blockbuster 2024, Bossier’s own Brookshire Grocery Arena will spend 2025 by celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Brookshire Grocery Arena has led Bossier’s entertainment scene since it opened in fall 2000. The 270,000-square-foot facility features 14,000 seats, 16 luxury suites, a club area with two full-service bars, two food court areas, an exterior deck, a glass concourse overlooking …

Say Howdy! to Ice Cream for a Good Cause

It’s never too cold for ice cream, especially when it’s for a good cause! Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is a national franchise with a heartfelt purpose and vision. Their purpose is to create career opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The vision of Howdy’s is to bring the joy of amazing ice cream to the hearts of communities, by remarkable …

New Event Space in Bossier Has Celebration Options for Everyone

Finding the ideal venue for your next big event just got easier with the grand opening of Royale Oasis Event Space and More. Located in the center of North Bossier at 2438 E. Texas Street, Suite 6, Royale Oasis Event Space and More is owned and operated by Tiffany O’Neal. It offers a blend of modern design and timeless elegance. …

Port City Cat Rescue in Bossier Offers a Second Chance for Furry Friends

The new year is filled with opportunities and new beginnings, and that doesn’t begin and end with humans. Animals are also waiting to find a new start in a loving home. Port City Cat Rescue, based in Bossier City, is a no-kill animal shelter offering a second chance for dozens of potential furry family members.  Keri Mueller, director, said Port …

New Year, New You: These Bossier Businesses Offer Health & Wellness Help

The calendar has flipped to a new year and 2025 is here! Many of us are setting new resolutions and goals for ourselves. A new year is the perfect time to focus on your health and well-being and become the best version of yourself. But let’s be real—how many times have we set ambitious New Year’s resolutions, only to feel …

Kick Off 2025 With These Events in Bossier

Let’s kick off 2025 the right way with these events in Bossier this January. The new year is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by participating in the community via a slew of events. With major comedy shows, Mardi Gras celebrations, various archery events, and jambalaya cookoffs, there’s plenty to pick from for all types and ages.  …

Meet Our Very Own Santa – Right Here in Bossier Parish!

On a normal day, you can find Haughton resident, Jason Coffel, working in new business development with Porters Industrial, what he refers to as his Clark Kent job. However, from the first of November to Christmas day, he’s booked and busy dressed as the man with the bag – Santa Claus.  In 2015 Coffel was asked to portray Santa. Though …