It has been a great year here at Be Bossier! We have published so many great stories on the people of Bossier. In this blog, we wanted to countdown our most popular blogs and remember the amazing stories we have shared this year. 

5. The Best Places in Bossier to Grab a Beer by Chuck Smith

When you’re craving a nice cold brew, where should you go? Here are some of the best places in Bossier to stop by and grab a beer!

4. Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show Returns to Barksdale by Sean Green 

The rumble in the skies this weekend won’t be thunder, it will be the sound of freedom filling the airspace above Barksdale with the return of the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, May 18 and 19, beginning at 11 a.m.

3. New Gulf Coast Style Restaurant and Daiquiri Bar Coming to the East Bank by Sean Green

The East Bank District has taken off ever since it opened almost two years ago, and now it’s adding another tenant with a Gulf Coast style oyster restaurant and daiquiri bar. The Frozen Pirogue, located at 515 Barksdale Blvd., will feature oysters served up in several different ways, appetizers, a large selection of daiquiris and a full bar.

2. Bossier Continues to Expand With New Businesses by Charnae McDonald

It comes as no surprise that business owners are choosing Bossier – one of the fastest-growing cities in Louisiana. New businesses range from wrestling – BBQ combinations to axe throwing (yes, axe throwing) and well-known franchises to family-owned startups. The New Year is already showing signs of this trend continuing with a variety of new businesses opening their doors. Here are a few Bossier Parish businesses to enjoy.

1. First Bomber Out of Barksdale on 9/11 Has Legacy Continued Through Daughter by Caroline Reed 

On Sept. 22, 2001, a group of Air Force bombers left Barksdale Air Force Base. Leading the fleet of the 20th Bomb Squadron as the first plane out was Lieutenant Colonel Stephen L. Heflin. 18, years later, his daughter is continuing his legacy.