One of the best ways to spend a summer day is by supporting local businesses and catching some sun on Cypress Black Bayou Reservoir in Benton. Below are some options to help make the perfect lake day in Bossier Parish! As you prepare for the day, if you’re boating, be sure you have the correct number of life jackets for …
Pickleball is a fun and fast-paced sport that is for all skill levels. It differs from tennis in several ways. Outside of the general rules, one of the more obvious differences is the equipment used to play. Pickleball uses lightweight paddles versus tennis where you use a large racket. Another difference is the type of balls that are used. Tennis …
Summer temps are heating up and what better way to cool down than to enjoy a nice, cold snoball? And yes, there is a difference between a snow cone and a snoball! Snoballs are created with fluffy, fine ice as opposed to a snow cone, which is made with crunchy ice. The snoball’s ice helps absorb more of the syrup …
Summer has arrived in Bossier and there’s no better way to kick it off than an array of events across the area. From food truck festivals and markets to garden tours and reptile shows, there’s something for everyone with these June events in Bossier Parish. Barksdale Market The new South Bossier Barksdale Market is open every Sunday through June 16. …
In May of 2024, the Louisiana Department of Education named Benton High School senior, Zach Cryer, the 2024 Louisiana High School Student of the Year. This is an amazing title to be awarded and for Cryer, it was the evidence of his hard work and leadership that he has shown throughout his time as a student. “The Student of the …
Bossier’s entertainment scene is thriving with live music and good tunes. From intimate setting musical offerings to large-scale concerts, Bossier restaurants and venues offer an array of artists and genres to fulfill all the music-loving souls out there. Add these live music venues in Bossier to your rotation and be sure to wear your dancing shoes! Hurricane Alley LIVE If …
There is true joy in watching an empty or neglected yard transform into a thriving, serene sanctuary just outside your door. BeBossier asked local experts and homeowners the best way to create your own version of Eden. “I always say make sure you know your yard. Sit outside and see how long the sun shines on an area, pay attention …
In 1744 the oldest recorded rules of the sport of golf were published. Since then, golf has been a consistent pastime activity and a sport for all ages. When looking for a place to tee off, consider visiting one of the beautiful courses located right here in our own parish. Check out these golf courses in Bossier: StoneBridge – Bossier …
A couple of the most anticipated times of year for children is the last day of school… and the opening of area swimming pools! It’s time to dig out your swimsuits, beach towels, and snorkels because swimming pools and splash pads across Bossier Parish are gearing up to welcome this year’s visitors. The Bossier Parks and Recreation Department runs two …
On the last Monday of each May, America observes Memorial Day, a tribute to veterans who lost their lives in service. General Ulysses S. Grant presided over the first “flag-in” ceremony in 1868, lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff and placing flags on each grave at Arlington Cemetery. Memorial Day became a national holiday in 1971. Since 2000, many citizens …
