Bossier is home to many millennials who are trying to impact the community through their careers. This includes a pair of brothers who are out to change the lives of their students through their work in the classroom. Kevin and Kyle Gallion are 24-year-old twins and south Bossier natives that just started their careers as teachers. Kevin teaches 4th grade …
Welcome October 2018! Need a way to track the days and celebrate the best stuff in Bossier? We’ve created a monthly calendar featuring artwork by Bossier architect, Mike McSwain. Alongside his team at his architectural firm, Mike has created some of Bossier’s most iconic buildings in recent history: CSRA Integrated Technology Center, the Cyber Innovation Center and the East Bank …
Before they even met each other, Bossier couple, Melissa and Josh Munds were both interested in film. Josh remembers getting a camcorder to record his friends doing skits. Melissa was a digital media production major in college. So, it should come as no surprise that once these two got together they continued to pursue their passion for filmmaking. This year …
Roger Johnson and his wife Linda are the proud owners of the Food Shack in Bossier. This location opened in March of 2018. It’s the second location for his Cajun and barbecue restaurant, but the first public restaurant. His first location is privately located inside Teleperformance, the call center in Southwest Shreveport, exclusively for its employees. Johnson has been in the food industry …
Bossier is known for having a growing, innovative business community. But it’s the people who make all the various industries and businesses a success. One of those people is a south Louisiana native who took a chance on a new career and a new town and it’s been a success beyond his wildest dreams. Kary Landry is a State Farm …
Considered a milestone and in many ways a rite of passage, home ownership has long been a way for Americans to invest their money and put down roots in a community. After the housing crash and subsequent 2008 recession, that milestone felt much farther away for many. As the economy continues to improve, however, Americans are finding opportunities for home …
Air Force brat and Pastor Robert Payne has been a resident of Bossier City for the last six years, the longest he’s ever lived in any place his entire life. After 24 years of his own service in the Air Force, Payne retired at Barksdale Air Force Base three years ago. He is the Dallas Cowboys’ biggest fan and enjoys …
“Every librarian has a heart to serve. We are so much more than books and access to computers,” said Katie Millsap. As the newest librarian of the Bossier Parish Libraries, Millsap comes to Bossier via southern California. The 31-year-old native of Huntington Beach and graduate of San Jose State University describes herself as a people person. “I love working with …
Bossier is home to a growing population of young people doing amazing things. Meet one of the millennials who will soon be taking up a leadership role in the community. This month’s Bossier Millennial Pro is Shon Trent. Director of enrollment for Virginia College in Bossier City, Shon is a former admissions specialist for Grambling State University with a masters …
Tuna, salmon, crab, cucumber, avocado and eel—there are all kinds of fresh ingredients that can go into a sushi roll. There is nothing quite as tasty as grabbing a sushi roll for lunch or dinner and in Bossier there are plenty of places to do this. Whether you like your sushi hand rolled, fried or baked, you are bound to …
