BeBossier.com is written and edited by a team of people who love Bossier City, Louisiana. We discover compelling stories within our city and parish, so that we can share our passion with you. Our goal is to showcase all of the incredible resources and amenities Bossier has to offer. Meet our team of blog contributors for 2018: Jessica Carr An …
The corner of Benton Road and Burt Boulevard is where the beautiful Bossier Parish Courthouse has found its forever home. I say forever home because before 1972 the location for the Bossier Parish Courthouse was ever-changing. Starting in 1843 until the final resting point, the Bossier Parish Government met in five different places. This means for over 129 years the …
Welcome August 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 …
Have you ever wondered what makes Bossier unique? Sit back and enjoy reading more about the city named Best Place to Live in Louisiana by Money Magazine – it’s Bossier City! Our 2018 Annual Manual is here and it is ALL about Bossier. Check it out: Looking to move to Bossier? Read our amazing relocation guide to get some helpful …
Welcome July 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 …
When people think of towns or cities in Bossier Parish, they often gravitate towards Bossier City, Benton or Haughton. But in the northern portion of the parish lies one of the area’s most historic communities that blossomed at the turn of the 1900s. Plain Dealing began life as a plantation in the mid-1800s and in less than 100 years had …
There have been many discussions over the last several years regarding Bossier’s growth and the reasons for it. So, is business in Bossier really booming? “True growth is measured by opportunities for citizens and families to thrive in their community,” said David “Rocky” Rockett, director of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation. Rockett’s job is to secure economic projects and …
Welcome June 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 …
Has it been awhile since you heard a good local love story? Prop your feet up and get cozy. This is going to be a good one! Austin and Crystal Lohman are a relatively new military family in Bossier Parish with their love story beginning in the Bahamas. That’s right! The Bahamas. With only eight hours left of his vacation …
Built in 1931, Barksdale Air Force Base continues to be a huge asset for Bossier Parish 87 years later. The base brings together people of all walks of life and the community benefits from this diversity. Whether you’ve been on base to visit the Global Power Museum or you’ve been to one of the many exciting air shows the base …
