Growing up you’re told that you can be anything you want to be and with guidance, help, and hard work, you can get there. When Sydney Conley Elliot was eight years old, thanks to the help of her mother, she began riding horses at Holly Hill Farm in Benton, LA. This aided Elliott in finding not only her passion and …
Barksdale AFB is a vital resource for Bossier. Not only does it contribute to the community as an employer, but it is also a source of potential residents who can use their considerable skills to improve northwest Louisiana. Aaron Finney is one Airmen who came to Barksdale AFB and decided to lay down roots when he could have gone anywhere. …
On October 20, 2006, lives were forever changed by the loss of three Bossier Parish teenagers. Now, 18 years later, lives are continuing to be changed but this time for the better. Thanks to the Fuller Center and three Bossier churches, The Simple Church, Asbury United Methodist, and Cypress Baptist, three local families will be on the path to homeownership …
Work is underway to breathe new life into a part of Benton’s history. Bossier Schools is currently rehabilitating and restoring the former Benton High Gym. Predating World War II, the gym opened in 1939 and has since seen thousands of students compete in it. When a new school was built in 1979, the gym transitioned to serve as a community …
Two family-owned businesses have survived for more than a century at their original locations in Bossier. Their businesses thrived when only three percent of family-operated businesses make it to the fourth generation or beyond. Red River Chevrolet 221 Traffic Street George Patton Fritze, the fourth generation of his family to head Red River Chevrolet, is just as excited about his …
The “BAFB Women’s Exhibit,” a new permanent exhibit at the Barksdale Global Power Museum, chronicles the rich history of women in the Air Force. The grand opening was held on June 12, Veterans Recognition Day and the 76th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which allowed women to serve as regular members of the armed forces. Within minutes …
For the third year, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce has recognized twenty outstanding finalists nominated by fellow citizens with a Community Hero Certificate for contributions to the health, safety and quality of our lives through their dedication and hard work. Five winners were presented with a 2024 Northwest Louisiana Community Hero medal for contributions to their chosen fields during an …
Taylortown History Bossier Parish is home to many hidden gems that hold a lot of history. If you drive a few miles down Barksdale Boulevard past Parkway High School, you’ll run into a little area called Taylortown. Taylortown, a small, unincorporated community in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, has been around since the 1900s. However, it was never really a town, but a …
Bossier Parish is home to a wide assortment of veteran-owned businesses that offer an array of services.
Therefore making it easy to support those who have served. Next time you need goods or services, check out the local veteran-owned businesses in Bossier Parish.
They may have just what you’re looking for!
Bossier Parish Athlete Competes in Europe Bossier Parish is the home to some of the most prestigious training facilities for both horses and riders. Therefore, making it the proud home to many top athletes in Equestrian sports. As a matter of fact, one of the sport’s brightest and best athletes is from right here in Bossier Parish. And just competed …
