Every town or community in the United States owes its existence to the development of transportation infrastructure. Much of history has stories about once thriving communities that became ghost towns in a matter of years if not months, thanks to the detour of something vital like a waterway, roadway or railroad. There are countless communities that have disappeared because they …
Fall into October with these fun-filled Bossier events. You can listen to The Temptations, eat a giant pizza or roam with the Zombies. Either way, you’re bound to have a good time!
Film lovers and filmmakers alike will unite for the annual Louisiana Film Prize held from Oct. 3-7. Since 2012, this film contest and festival has created buzz in the area for bringing together the creatives in our community. The festival’s screenings are held at various locations and this year one of those locations is the East Bank Theatre in Bossier. …
CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System is hosting the second annual Miracle Tour on Oct. 6 at Haughton High School. Registration and check-in begins at 7 a.m. and the start time is at 8 a.m. Miracle Tour includes 64, 42, 28,14 and 5-mile cycling routes to raise funds to benefit the 17 signature Children’s Miracle Network Hospital programs at CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health …
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 …
