Bossier resident reconnects with pen pal from Finland thanks to social media

All it took was one class writing project and multiple letters to bring together two people that were living almost 5,000 miles apart. This is the story of how Bossier resident, Tara Love, met her pen pal. It started when her seventh grade English teacher put three names on the board and informed Tara’s class that they would be participating …

Lovin’ My Job in Bossier: Doris Randle, Bossier Federal Credit Union

Customers of Bossier Federal Credit Union’s main office on Airline Drive in Bossier City always know that there is a familiar and friendly face waiting to greet them. Affectionately called “Miss Doris,” Doris Randle is renowned by bank clients and the surrounding community for her sunny attitude and commitment to customer service. “That’s just me,” she smiled. “I’m just a …

Bossier Native Meagan Crews wins the Miss Louisiana crown

On June 22, 2019 Bossier native Meagan Crews was crowned and given the title of Miss Louisiana. Crews is a 2015 Parkway High School graduate and is a Bossier resident through-and-through. “I really love the people,” she said. “I think that’s been my favorite part about being Miss Louisiana is being the hometown girl because it’s a community that has …

Some of the Best BBQ Restaurants in Bossier

From catfish to queso, we have a little bit of everything here in Bossier Parish, and one style of cooking that is a favorite to all is barbeque. Check out these restaurants in Bossier serving up some BBQ goodness:

Reclaim, Renew, Renest: The Mission of the Renesting Project

In October of 2009, Noel Haacker began dreaming up a project––a project that would eventually change the lives of several families and individuals in the Bossier-Shreveport community forever. For more than 30 years, Noel worked as a professional interior designer. Throughout her career, she noticed her clients had the desire and means to update, improve and enhance the décor and …

5 Facts About Bossier Parish Community College You Might Not Know

Having some form of higher education has become the standard in many professions, and choosing the right school can be a challenge.  Factors like accreditation, campus accessibility, and cost all play a role in determining which school to enroll in. Here in Bossier Parish, we are truly fortunate to have an outstanding community college that offers so much and at …

Benton Volunteer Archery Coach Gives His All for the Team

When local sports teams accomplish amazing feats, the recognition they receive can shine a light on coaching volunteers. Benton Middle School’s archery team won the 2019 NASP national championships and the Benton Elementary archery team earned the right to call themselves world champions in 2018. During this time, volunteer coach Autry Lowry, who helps coach both teams, has received some …

The Ultimate Staycation in Bossier

It’s summer and that means it’s vacation time! But maybe you can’t leave Bossier? Not all vacations need to be out of the country, state, or even town. There’s plenty of fun and relaxation to be had spending a day or two off visiting local attractions in Bossier. So let’s see our itinerary for the ultimate staycation right here in …

It All Started in Bossier: Artist Rusty Carter

Some artists know from the beginning they are going to try and make their living selling art, but some form their careers doing other things and then find their way back to creating. Bossier Artist Rusty Carter is one of these people. Born in Bossier Medical Center and raised in Plain Dealing and Benton, Carter bartended, waited tables and even …

Kick Off Summer With These July Events in Bossier

No matter where you are in Bossier Parish, it’s a guarantee that July will begin this week with a bang – for fireworks and Fourth of July fun! Spend the rest of your month at a variety of summer camps or parties. Either way make sure you enjoy the rest of the summer months in Bossier.