“Every time somebody asks me how I’m doing I always tell them, ‘Hanging in there.’ What I really mean is, ‘Send sushi and whiskey.’” This Facebook post from Bossier City resident Jessy Gillespie isn’t about boredom during the COVID-19 quarantine. It’s actually about her fatigue from sewing facemasks for almost one week straight. The professional cosplayer, seamstress, and costume maker …
Local architect Mike McSwain describes himself as “a guy who just draws pictures for a living.” “I’ve always loved drawing, I can’t explain it. I make a living drawing and I draw for fun. It’s something I am obsessed with,” he shrugged. But those drawings have become a part of the fabric of life in Bossier City — from designing …
As a child, Danny Foots always found an escape in movies and television shows. Specifically, drawn to sci-fi and fantasy because of their far-flung ideas about what reality could be, Danny says this pastime evolved into a desire to not only watch films but to create them as well. “I want to try to instill that feeling I had from …
The residents and business leaders in north Bossier now have a new, informal way to stay in touch with leaders and find out important information in their area through the North Bossier Luncheon. Bossier Parish School Board Representative Adam Bass along with fellow School Board Member Tammy Smith, Bossier City Councilman David Montgomery, and Bossier Parish Police Juror Jack “Bump” …
Jennifer Robison has made her living as a photographer for nearly two decades and is now passing on all that knowledge through her role as an instructor at Bossier Parish Community College. But this new role grew out of a potentially devastating point in her life. Jennifer’s life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer 18 …
Jeremy Hefner is a millennial with a goal: To boost the quality of life and the business community in Bossier by bringing events to the East Bank District. A massive member of the local arts scene since his teens, he is now working from the inside as event coordinator and manager for the East Bank District and Plaza through the …
The holidays are a prime time for side jobs as residents look to pick up some extra Christmas cash. One of these people utilizing their skills for some gift money is south Bossier resident Kathleen Weir. A graphic designer by trade, her passion lies in interior design. Specifically, decorating homes for all seasons and holidays. Kathleen said her side gig …
While Black Friday grabs all the headlines when it comes to holiday shopping, Small Business Saturday keeps getting bigger and bigger among consumers. Last year, shoppers spent a record $17.8 billion at independent stores and restaurants on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, according to research by American Express and NFIB. This year, the 10th anniversary of the movement that encourages shoppers …
It’s never too early to start thinking about where you should host your office’s holiday party. Bossier is home to many places with all sorts of different atmospheres and ambiance that are perfect for employees to celebrate the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season in style. From an upscale gathering for hundreds complete with a gourmet buffet to a small, unconventional gathering featuring …
Bossier is home to many businesses and business owners. Some saw an opportunity and moved to the area and others, like Alexis Balentine, are homegrown. A product of Haughton schools and 2012 business school graduate of LSUS, the 29-year-old manager of Balentine & Co. Jewelers lives five minutes from her childhood home with her husband and two children. When she’s …
