May is a time for citizens of Bossier to recognize local veterans for their service to the military and local community. Billy Weatherall is one such veteran who works to inspire Bossier citizens to strive for physical and spiritual health through his non-profit business, Christ Fit Gym. For Weatherall, running the gym is more than a job, as his passion …
The school year may be winding down, but one of the highlights for three Bossier Parish students has been earning the title of “Student of the Year.” Each year, this award is given to an outstanding student in fifth, eighth and 12th grade. Students first compete at a school level, district wide, then at the state level. They are measured …
The rumble in the skies this weekend won’t be thunder, it will be the sound of freedom filling the airspace above Barksdale with the return of the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, May 18 and 19, beginning at 11 a.m. The 2019 air show will feature a headline performances by the Canadian Force …
Mudbugs. They’re a staple of Louisiana cuisine and a symbol of the state’s culture. But there’s another Mudbugs, one that is a staple of the local sporting culture and a symbol of northwest Louisiana and now they have a new leader. The Shreveport Mudbugs hockey team’s head coach is a Bossier resident. He wrapped up his first season as head coach …
A software developer, identical twin, family man and first Chief Technology Officer for the City of Shreveport, Keith Hanson is an accomplished entrepreneur and a product of Bossier Parish Schools. After some moving around between Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, Hanson attended Apollo Elementary for fifth grade, Greenacres Middle School and Airline High School where he graduated with a resume …
Bossier is home to young people doing great things. One of those is Bossier City’s own Meagan McDuffy. Born and raised in Bossier City, she currently is a Business Process Representative for CenterPoint Energy. Professionally, she is pursing her master’s in Applied Business Analytics at Jacksonville University, and is also a board member of the Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of …
If April showers promise to bring May flowers, you will want to be out in the community for these Bossier events happening this month. From breakfast to birds and even bonsais, these events this month pack in a variety of experiences that might lead you to a new hobby.
Bossier is home to many professionals in a variety of fields. One of those people working in their dream jobs is Legacy Elementary physical education teacher, Kellie Duke. She wanted to be an educator after a teacher she had growing up made such a positive impact on her life. It caused her desire to be that person for as many …
This spring has brought rain, rain and more rain. But, there are some really great ways that people are finding to enjoy the good days and great temperatures with their families. Here are a few ideas to get you out and about when the weather is nice in Bossier Parish:
“People always tell me I have a ‘southern drawl,’” Megan Bowdon, owner and artist of The Southern Draw, explains. “We live in the south, I draw, and it’s just a good play on words.”
