As a family of four, The Anthonys make their way to Bossier City as soon as the weather turns into spring. “Though we live in Shreveport, we cross the river to enjoy Bossier City,” Michelle Anthony said. “We like to pretend we are going an a mini vacation over the weekend. With a newborn and a very active 3-year-old, we …
This month’s Like a Boss guest is Shawn “Bos-Man” Boston, owner of Deuce’s Barber Society. Host and publisher of Bossier-Shreveport’s only business publication, BIZ., Sean Green interviews the entrepreneur and teacher to find out everything from how Boston got started cutting hair to his favorite thing about Bossier. “I used to hang out at the barber shop, watching those guys’ …
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 millennial pro is an entrepreneur and involved community volunteer Emerie Eck Gentry. 1. What do you do and why? I am currently the Donor Relations Manager for the …
Local artisans and makers will showcase their handcrafted goods, crafts and art on Saturday, March 24 for the Bossier City Makers Fair at the Louisiana Boardwalk. This fun celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be free admission as well as free parking at this family-friendly event. Over 110 Makers will be at the fair selling …
Bossier City continues to thrive with many entertaining opportunities for our troops stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base to enjoy with their families. For 86 years, our military servicemen and women have enjoyed great food and fun places to spend time with their loved ones. We asked some of our troops what their favorite things are to do in Bossier. …
Haughton’s Star Donuts is a little donut shop with glowing Google reviews and the rarity of a boudin kolache. But the bakery, tucked away on 4615 US Hwy. 80, has a much deeper and more inspirational story waiting for its visitors. Owner Steve Chhim is an entrepreneur and immigrant who escaped horrors many people couldn’t even conceive, and now gladly …
Are you looking to try something new? Have you always wanted to learn how to be a scuba diver? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you should definitely try a free scuba lesson at The Swim School. This introductory lesson is designed to give you a glimpse at what scuba lessons would be like. The first …
The month of March means a little more rain but also warmer weather ahead. As the cold winter season merges into a warmer springtime, Louisiana families everywhere start making plans for the ever-important crawfish boils to officially celebrate the change. Since 2006, one Bossier City restaurant has been providing these tasty crustaceans and more at the corner of Benton Road …
Do you have a cause that ignites passion in you? Does your family have an extra hour or two each month to spend making Bossier Parish a better place to live? You can bet one of Bossier’s multitude of community programs are ready and willing to accept your volunteer time. Many of our local nonprofits are ran entirely by volunteers …
You don’t have to be a foodie to experience great food in Bossier City this March. Next week, beginning March 13-17, is 318 Restaurant Week throughout the Shreveport-Bossier City area. This week-long event, launched by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, is the best way to taste some of the best bites in Bossier and at a discounted rate. From …
