From playing and relaxing, to biking and running, Bossier Parish offers several great trails and parks to explore. Below are five of the top options in the area. Red River National Wildlife Refuge Red River National Wildlife Refuge spans approximately 120 miles between Colfax, Louisiana and the Arkansas state line. Here you will see beautiful cypress trees, shrub swamps, and …
A lot of sports fans will tell you that college basketball doesn’t really start until March, and it’s hard to argue with 350 programs all having a shot to be one of the 68 teams who qualify for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. This tournament is affectionately known as March Madness for both its smorgasbord of games to feast on …
Are your closets bulging? Do you spend valuable time struggling to find things? Ever buy something and later find you already owned one? March 19th is the first day of spring—the perfect time to clean, declutter and organize our homes and offices, making them more comfortable and efficient living spaces. BeBossier spoke with professional organizer and Haughton’s own Brittney Copeland …
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” – Albert Einstein Moving day! Inside the large airy spaces of 100 City Hall Drive, the staff and workers are excited and enthusiastic even as they face the huge challenge of hauling 55,000 different items from the old Central Library and History Center facility, which …
Spring is right around the corner and the warmer weather means Bossier Parish has a slew of events for you this March. From big time concerts to student art shows, there is no lack of entertainment across the parish. Bossier Parish Student Art Show The Bossier Parish Student Art Show is a culmination of the artwork created by Bossier Schools …
Bossier City is on the grow and with that comes exciting things for you to do. There are plenty of fun places to visit in Bossier, whether there are new businesses to welcome to the area, or others that are local favorites that have renovated and added to their experiences for residents and visitors alike. Escape SBC If you’re …
One of the area’s trending spots for shopping, dining and nightlife, the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets are experiencing a surge of revitalization and growth. The Boardwalk serves as a vibrant hub within the Shreveport-Bossier community, offering an array of shopping options and engaging activities for residents of all ages. The outdoor shopping district has been operating under new management since 2022 …
February kicks off the Power of Public Schools campaign throughout Louisiana and Bossier is celebrating all the things that make it one of the state’s top districts. Bossier Schools is in the middle of spotlighting the various opportunities it offers as a public school system: From the special education services that bridge the spectrum to an array of extracurricular opportunities, …
The tenants of faith, leadership, education, community service and a strong work ethic were not lost on the seven children of the Rev. D.R. “Donnie” and Jessie Darby. Jeffrey, Jerome, Cynthia, Julian, Garnette, Sandra (“Samm”) and Cindy have all followed the example set by their parents and grandparents to practice and live their faith, receive a good education, work hard …
By now, a lot of us have already ditched those hopeful 2024 resolutions to make some changes. Don’t give up! These free local classes can motivate us to learn something new, become more active and meet new people. Bossier Council on Aging offers lots of free classes for ages 60 and older at their Senior Centers in Bossier City, Benton …
