The East Bank District in Bossier City may be a progressive space for gathering to have a night out with friends and family, but the former heart of the city has a rich, colorful history.
The dogwood tree blossoms are a symbol of spring in the South, and the tiny town of Plain Dealing played host to an annual celebration that marked their arrival for over fifty years. Do you know the history of the Dogwood Festival in Plain Dealing?
It’s no secret that Benton is booming. With new residential communities, great restaurants and tons of shopping, it is seeing lots of growth. Here are the top 5 reasons you should drive over to Benton and check it out:
Haughton is a town in Bossier Parish where community pride resonates with town officials, educators and most importantly, throughout each neighborhood. If you aren’t familiar with the “Buccaneer pride” a drive through Haughton shows the spirit and heart of the community through patriotic murals and the local middle and high schools’ colors visible on everything including the water tower labeled, …
Bossier parish is considered by many to be one of the safest places to live and raise a family. One reason is that this area is known for having high quality police and fire protection as well as a great sheriffs office and emergency first-responders. With a great reputation for speedy response and serving the community, it’s easy to take …
No matter where you stand on environmental issues, almost everyone can agree that recycling is a great thing to do whenever possible. Warren “Coach” Saucier, the Director of Parks and Recreation for Bossier Parish, has created an innovative recycling project called Fish Attractants by using materials from the past to service the future of Bossier sportsmen. “The way it got …
The BPCC Cavaliers have an ace up their sleeve this year, with a talented athlete who might end up being the MVP of more sports than one. But we’re not talking about a Bo Jackson or a Deion Sanders. We’re talking about the brand new Captain Cavalier!
You probably drive by the Bossier Municipal Complex and Civic Center often, and maybe even visit on occasion. While you might know that the venue plays host to a lot of really great events throughout the year, we want to share with you 5 facts about the Bossier Civic Center that you probably don’t know!
Welcome December 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 …
Current day residents got the rare opportunity to walk in the shoes of generations gone by during a special tour of downtown Bossier City this past weekend. A Bossier History Walking Tour was held during the East Bank Shop Small Market Saturday, Nov. 24, as part of the Bossier 175th Anniversary celebration. It was planned and hosted by the Historical …
