From the time Norvel Blaylock met Barbara Kennedy at the post office near Centenary College, he was welcomed into Barbara’s huge boisterous extended family, with one possible exception. “When Barbara and Norvel were dating they sat out on our front steps after dark talking,” said Kathy Kennedy Price, Barbara’s younger sister. “Mama (Essie Laird Kennedy) would come home from work, …
For the fifth consecutive year, the LHSAA State Wrestling Championships will be hosted in Bossier City at the CenturyLink Center. Area fans won’t have to travel far to see their favorite teams compete as local wrestlers battle it out for state title glory in their own backyard.
If you’re looking to eat healthier in 2020, you might find that it can be a challenge, especially when it comes to eating out. Bossier Parish has some wonderful restaurants and cafes and with a little effort, you’re bound to find tasty items that help you stick to your diet plans. Plus, you may be surprised to find that some …
Mardi Gras season is in full swing. This means parades, parties, and pastries. Some of you may have your designated place that you buy your King Cakes from, but we have a few suggestions on where you can get your fix right here in Bossier!
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 …
Though Mardi Gras does, in fact, dominate the calendar this month; be sure to explore events that might teach you something you never knew. In February, Bossier City offers classes on genealogy, brewing beer, a lesson in Caddo history and a special presentation on the ivory-billed woodpecker. Though there are many more offered, here is a healthy mix of Bossier …
Cody Dollmann, an Army veteran of two Afghanistan deployments, suffered a traumatic brain injury when his vehicle hit the last of the dozen IEDs he survived. Flown to the huge U.S. military hospital in Germany and placed in a medically induced coma to reduce the brain swelling caused by multiple concussions, he slowly made his recovery and was released to …
Year after year we vow to lose weight, exercise, save money, manage stress and the list goes on and on. This time, let’s use these local resources to make changes to our old habits. To help you get there, try visiting some of these places in Bossier.
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 …
Soaring above the clouds, Christin Hart Voor isn’t the only passenger in her military aircraft. She is one of only a handful of female pilots that have flown while pregnant. To Voor, there is nothing else she’d rather be doing. “My life has changed a lot by becoming a mother-to-be. I was so surprised by how hard pregnancy is. I’ll …
