New Mexico, Virginia, Georgia and Louisiana—these are all the states that Parkway High sophomore Lauren Klofach-Shepan has lived and she’s only 16-years-old. Her father is Lt. Col Steve Shepan. He is a 2nd Maintenance Group Deputy Commander in the Air Force and has been in the service for 19 years so far. Lauren says being a military child can be …
From March 18-23, the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (SBCTB) and its partners held their 318 Restaurant Week. This initiative is a great way to showcase the amazing eats that our area has to offer. The week consisted of specials at a variety of restaurants in town as well as some special events. This year, the East Bank District in …
Do you ever go to a restaurant and you have no idea what to order? Or maybe you only order what that restaurant is famous for. Often, I find myself doing the same thing. I’ll go to a restaurant and I’ll order what I think is the best option, but recently I’ve noticed that sometimes there is a hidden gem …
As a 6th grader, Chris Opp liked looking up at the clouds. He would lay in the grass and let his imagination run wild. At 5-years-old he picked up a pencil drew his first art piece and that was that. He realized his purpose. Now, the Artistic Shark (his artist name) has completed over 1,600 public art projects all across …
Growing up Bossier City native and regional filmmaker, Allison Bohl DeHart, often went to the movies with her family at Quail Creek and AMC at the Pierre Bossier Mall. She says it was their main form of entertainment. “My dad would make sure we not only saw lots of films, but discussed them after on the drive home,” DeHart says.
Sometimes food can be the best way to bring people together, especially if they are from two different cultures. That’s exactly what sparked the inspiration for the Cajun Asian Restaurant. Amy Tran and her fiance Ryan Dunning will run the new restaurant in Bossier. It will have it’s grand opening on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The chef and owner is Amy’s …
Are you still looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season? It’s only the beginning of December, but plenty of people have already completed their Christmas shopping. However, we know there are those that are struggling to find a gift for every family member or friend. That’s why we’ve created a shop local gift guide, so …
Do you love a little mystery with your dinner? One of the coolest trends in dining today is the “Underground Dinner.” It is a trend that can be seen in major cities all across the United States. However, most people wouldn’t expect this trend to be found right here in Bossier. On Sunday, Oct. 14, the 2nd Act Supper Club …
Film lovers and filmmakers alike will unite for the annual Louisiana Film Prize held from Oct. 3-7. Since 2012, this film contest and festival has created buzz in the area for bringing together the creatives in our community. The festival’s screenings are held at various locations and this year one of those locations is the East Bank Theatre in Bossier. …
Before they even met each other, Bossier couple, Melissa and Josh Munds were both interested in film. Josh remembers getting a camcorder to record his friends doing skits. Melissa was a digital media production major in college. So, it should come as no surprise that once these two got together they continued to pursue their passion for filmmaking. This year …
