Bossier Schools’ First i3 Art Expo to Showcase Student Talent

Come explore the arts at Bossier Schools’ inaugural i3 Art Expo from May 3-5 at the Bossier Civic Center. Art comes in many forms and the i3 Art Expo will reflect that. It is all encompassing with subjects ranging from visual and literary art, vocal and musical performances, filmmaking and animation to hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and …

Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Come to Bossier City

Bossier City has stepped up to be part of the welcoming crew for the 2018 Miss USA and Miss Teen USA activities. This year is the first year in history to have both competitions held back-to-back in the same host cities of Shreveport-Bossier. Contestants and titleholders of the women-led company, Miss Universe Organization, are able to cultivate their personal career …

Like a Boss: Britney Spivey, Simply Chic Boutique

This month’s Like a Boss features guest Britney Spivey, owner of Simply Chic Boutique in Bossier City. Host Sean Green, publisher and editor of BIZ. Magazine, had Britney reveal her philosophy towards style and retail shopping. Located off Douglas Drive, Simply Chic Boutique is the original of what is now five stores franchised across Louisiana. The store sells shirts, dresses, …

Make May Great with A Bossier Calendar

Welcome May 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 …

Tips From a Local Lawn Care Professional on How to Spruce Up Your Yard

Warmer weather along with spring showers means yards all over Bossier parish will start greening up. Along with flowers and grass come things like unwanted weeds, yard pests and disease. But local experts in the lawn and landscape business in Bossier have some tips to consider so you can experience the best yard you can get.

5 Fascinating Facts about the History of Bossier Parish

This year marks the 175th anniversary of Bossier Parish. Today, we are a thriving parish that has seen a continual growth in population, business and innovative ideas. Many have chosen to raise their family in our parish because they know it is a safe place to live, work and play. To celebrate the parish’s anniversary, the Bossier Press-Tribune created an …

Living Independently with Bossier Council on Aging

According to the last US Census, the segment of the national population that was growing the fastest was aged 65 and older. Demographers forecast this trend will continue well past 2050. And as people age, they grow concerned with being able to lead fuller independent lives. Since 1975, Bossier Council On Aging (BCOA) has provided services to seniors ages 60 …

Bossier Millennial Pro: Haley Reggio

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 Haley Reggio. A Haughton native, she is a graduate of LSUS with a bachelor’s in Management and Administration. She is the mother of two …

State of Bossier Address Shows Continual Parish Growth

The population of Bossier Parish continues to grow which means parish leaders are always looking to improve. This statement seemed to be the common theme at the State of Bossier Address that took place on April 19. The address, hosted by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, took place at the Hilton Garden Inn’s Event Center.