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 …
Now you can collect stamps at Bossier businesses and enter for a chance to win some really great prizes! As part of Bossier Parish’s 175th anniversary celebration, the Bossier Parish Library History Center and the Bossier Chamber of Commerce have partnered to put on a Bossier Business Scavenger Hunt.
Most folks outside of Louisiana primarily associate our state with the major cities of the south: New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette to name a few. But those people honestly don’t know what they’re missing. Northwest Louisiana has long been home to a bevy of unique towns. Most of them are tucked away just a few miles out from a …
Bossier City has stepped up to be part of the welcoming crew for the 2018 Miss USA and Miss Teen USA activities. This year is the first year in history to have both competitions held back-to-back in the same host cities of Shreveport-Bossier. Contestants and titleholders of the women-led company, Miss Universe Organization, are able to cultivate their personal career …
Welcome May 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 …
This year marks the 175th anniversary of Bossier Parish. Today, we are a thriving parish that has seen a continual growth in population, business and innovative ideas. Many have chosen to raise their family in our parish because they know it is a safe place to live, work and play. To celebrate the parish’s anniversary, the Bossier Press-Tribune created an …
The population of Bossier Parish continues to grow which means parish leaders are always looking to improve. This statement seemed to be the common theme at the State of Bossier Address that took place on April 19. The address, hosted by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, took place at the Hilton Garden Inn’s Event Center.
At 18 years old, Garrett Jacobs has made it into the Top 24 of American Idol. With his bluesy voice, this senior from Benton High School has been captivating audiences with his musical talent. I had a chance to chat with Jacobs as we talked his journey on American Idol and his newfound recognition whenever he finds himself back in …
The town of Haughton, Louisiana is a little community on the outskirts of Bossier City. Located less than 20 minutes from Bossier City Hall, Haughton sits just south of the intersection of Interstate 20 and Highway 157. Some might even consider it a bedroom community where folks settle to get a taste of country living, but they don’t want to …
Welcome April 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 …
