What are the top tourist spots in Bossier Parish for visitors? My parish is home to some exciting and unique places.
Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley Celebrates 60 Years
Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley celebrated 60 years in operation in Bossier Parish last week. This milestone was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the unveiling of a historical marker. 60 Years of Great Fun: A Celebration at the Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley was excited to celebrate its 60th year of operation last week. Since its opening in …
Low Crime Rates Attributed to Bossier Parish Law Enforcement Excellence
Low Crime Rates Attributed to Bossier Parish Law Enforcement Excellence. One phone call on a Wednesday afternoon left me feeling like I had been kicked in the gut. My husband called to tell me the home we had purchased two weeks earlier had been burgled. I believed that moving to a rural area would keep me safe from the crimes I …
How to Pronounce Bossier
How to Pronounce Bossier Do you know how to pronounce Bossier? We are going to tell you how to pronounce it and give you a brief history of the place, while we are at it. It’s true when Timora (Tim) Sith first saw the word; he admits he didn’t know how to pronounce Bossier. “I pronounced it boss-E-ay. No shame …
Snowpocalypse Brought Bossier Families Together
Snowpocalypse Brought Bossier Families Together The Snowpocalypse of 2021 brought Bossier Parish families together. Residents played and shivered on the coldest days since 1903. By Kathleen Ward Most of us just experienced the coldest days of our lives. The average temperature range for February in Bossier averages between 61° to 41°. The last big February freeze was in 1903 when …
Crispy Donut Owners Add Their Own Flair to Family Business
About 4 years ago, Timora (Tim) Sith hit a block in his life. He was living in Houston at the time, but he didn’t feel fulfilled. Like most young adults, he didn’t know what he wanted to do. He called on God to show him the next step. “I’m a Christian and I have a lot of faith in God. …
Ed’s Emporium Owner Gives Over a Thousand Glass Hearts to Frontline Workers
“Please take a glass heart. It was made in appreciation for your commitment to the safety of others. It can be carried easily in your pocket to remind you that you are valued.” This is the message written on a tiny slip of paper enclosed with each glass heart created by Eric Allen, the owner of Ed’s Emporium Art Glass …
5 Ways to Stay Connected With Your Loved Ones During Social Distancing
The spread of COVID-19 has spurred a series of major changes in day-to-day life. Social Distancing policies meant to flatten the curve have led to a temporary closure of schools, public events, and all non-essential businesses. This means we’re spending less time together, and are essentially in a long-distance relationship with many of our friends, coworkers, and family members. We …
Bossier Woman Starts Sew You Care, Group Produces More Than 5,000 Facemasks
“Every time somebody asks me how I’m doing I always tell them, ‘Hanging in there.’ What I really mean is, ‘Send sushi and whiskey.’” This Facebook post from Bossier City resident Jessy Gillespie isn’t about boredom during the COVID-19 quarantine. It’s actually about her fatigue from sewing facemasks for almost one week straight. The professional cosplayer, seamstress, and costume maker …
BPCC’s ‘Beyond Duty’ Art Show Focuses on the Veteran Experience
Art can convey complex emotions and intense experiences without saying a word. The 21 works contributed by 13 artists at Bossier Parish Community College’s “Beyond Duty: Artwork by Veterans, Active Military, and Their Family” speak volumes about the patriotism and sacrifices of military service. Artist Dan Wasserman, a veteran of 22 years in the Air Force, submitted a painting that …