On Sunday, March 22, Governor John Bel Edwards took measures to further help the state of Louisiana slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). He has now encouraged more businesses to close their main offices and buildings. This means that more and more people are working from home. For some, working from home is nothing new but for many this …
Are you running out of things to do with the kiddos at home? In light of the recent precautions, we are all taking to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), schools and businesses everywhere have been closing their doors. Social distancing and quarantine are the best ways we can work together to flatten the curve and stop the spread …
Art can convey complex emotions and intense experiences without saying a word. The 21 works contributed by 13 artists at Bossier Parish Community College’s “Beyond Duty: Artwork by Veterans, Active Military, and Their Family” speak volumes about the patriotism and sacrifices of military service. Artist Dan Wasserman, a veteran of 22 years in the Air Force, submitted a painting that …
Kristine Goodfellow’s overactive imagination has worked out quite well for the prolific writer of seven novels. She has written about a haunted house (“Mansion on Butcher Lake”), the lives and relationships of the homeless (“The Other Twin” and “The Tributary”), and complicated marriages (“Command Performance” and “The Gift of Winter”). She has recast familiar tales from the point of view …
All it takes is a single opportunity to craft a success story, and local soccer coaches Joseph Winningham and Rafa Muniz intend to provide just that. The duo lead the newly founded Red River FC Black Bears. The Bossier City-based pro club will compete as part of the United Premier Soccer League in both the men and women’s divisions. The …
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 …
To all the people in Bossier Parish, it’s time to start getting ready for spring! March means we are “marching” into more events and also a spring season! This is the kick-off month for several events like BPCC’s Music Program Concert series, the Twin City Roller Derby season and the start of the local farmers market. Plan your calendar accordingly …
Sometimes restaurants can come and go without much fanfare but this establishment created a reputation for serving delicious food and offering a high-end dining experience. 2Johns Steak and Seafood is located on Airline Drive in Bossier City. It is the creation of John Montelepre, Jr. who is no newcomer to the foodservice trade. Now, the restaurant is expanding to include …
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 …
Would it not be good for us all to learn how to calmly and effectively get our point across to someone who disagrees with us? Before persuasive civility becomes a lost art, Be Bossier sought out Emmitt Antwine, the fifth-ranked junior varsity intercollegiate debater in the U.S., for some tips that might prove useful before the next election or family …
