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 …
Get Hooked on Bossier Parks and Rec’s Latest Creation
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 …
Watch Captain Cavalier Pump Up the Crowd at a BPCC Game
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!
5 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Bossier Civic Center
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!
December 2018 is here! Check out our Bossier Calendar
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 …
History Walking Tour Celebrates 175th Bossier Parish Anniversary
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 …
5 Things People in Bossier Are Thankful For
Tis the season to be thankful! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Bossier residents are reflecting on the many things in their lives that they’re thankful for this holiday season. Check out these five things that some people in Bossier are thankful for.
Each Week Cafe USA Coffee Club Celebrates Veterans and Camaraderie
Just down the road from the main gate of Barksdale Air Force Base sits a very unassuming building with a meaningful name – Café USA. Located on Barksdale Boulevard in South Bossier, the café serves as not just a place to fill up on a good, home-cooked meal or a cup of coffee. For many, it’s a meeting spot, a …
Start November with a Bossier Calendar
Welcome November 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 …
Haunted Sightings on Sligo: Oakland Plantation
Looking from Sligo Road nestled between the massive trees and surrounded by bushes lies a white house. You might miss it upon first glance. This two-story plantation home was built by Dr. Abel Skannal in 1832. The construction continued until 1848 and was completed in 1850. This home is known as the Oakland Plantation. Blood, sweat and tears went into …