It is still dark outside when Michelle Pledger’s alarm sounds at 6:15 a.m. in Bossier. Her Monday begins like most of her days during the week. She makes herself some coffee, then goes to wake up her 12-year-old son Noah to get him ready for school. As Noah begins to get ready for school, Michelle starts to pack lunch pails …
It’s a little lame when Valentine’s Day falls on a weekday. Work or school are the next day. Staying out late might be out of the question and worst of all – you could be stuck in any other place besides Bossier Parish. But if you are in Bossier, there are plenty of restaurants to create the perfect night to …
If there’s one thing you can depend on Louisiana to provide, it’s good food. Bossier Parish, in particular, has easy access to many different surrounding communities, each with their own hidden food gems. It’s easy to get into a rut and find yourself at a drive through or that one restaurant you always go to, sure, but it’s just as …
With Money magazine naming Bossier City the best place to live in Louisiana, it’s no surprise that Bossier is a hot market to buy in right now. In fact, the Bossier City home market has been hot for quite a while. According to data provided by Realtor Frank Kelly, of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate, single family homes in …
Welcome to February 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 …
Every year locals and visitors alike come together in Louisiana to celebrate Mardi Gras. But this festive holiday isn’t just celebrated in New Orleans. In fact, over 400,000 visitors are drawn to the Shreveport-Bossier area for the vibrant parades alone. You can really see the community’s sense of identity expressed through the amazing Krewes that host these parades. Each Krewe …
As more people move to Bossier City, the demand for high-quality rentals will only increase to accommodate the growing population. But as with any booming market, there will be only so many vacancies available at any given time. Smart shoppers know it pays to be prepared so that the apartment of their dreams doesn’t slip away due to indecision or …
Art has become the heart of Bossier and what keeps that heart beating is the Bossier Arts Council. Mixing local creative talent, events, classes and unique performances, BAC not only creates events for artists and creatives, it pushes the agenda for the community to come together to support the arts. BAC president Robin Jones first gained interest in the council …
Whether you are spending quality time with the kiddos or entertaining out of town guests, there are a lot of family friendly places to visit in Bossier. These are places that definitely won’t break the bank and you’ll be able to have fun there year-round. 1. Bowl at Holiday Lanes Bowling is a great activity for family members of all …
Gemini XXIX Bead Reception and General Membership Meeting 6 p.m. Jan. 15 2102 E. Texas St. Kick of Mardi Gras with the Krewe of Gemini’s Bead Reception and general membership meeting. Meet the Krewe of Gemini’s Captain, King and Queen and join them as they prepare to hand out their 29th polystone bead. Food and king cake will be provided …
