At just 3 years old, Lance Thompson already knew what he wanted to do with his life. He remembers watching Michael Jackson perform live on stage from his television and that’s when he thought to himself, “I want to do that.” In the years that followed, the artist has been working towards his goal to be an entertainer. Now, he …
Sarah Ardis has a heart to serve others and a love for all things Louisiana. “My community has made me who I am,” she said. “While I had opportunities to leave the area, I simply couldn’t. My heart is and always will be in Louisiana. I love that Bossier is growing and provides a lot of big city amenities while …
The job market in Bossier is healthy and growing, so much so that it often attracts workers from Texas. One of these commuters is Austin Smith. Austin, 28, is a native of central Texas and currently lives in Waskom, TX. However, he makes a daily one-hour round trip commute to work at Gas Analytical Services in Bossier City. Austin has …
What do most people feel when they walk into their own home and take a look around? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Insecure? Chances are, most people can immediately feel their stress levels skyrocket as they survey the clutter that grows in every room. As the years go by and that clutter continues to grow, many individuals just do not know what to …
Randy Stewart is a people person. The 27-year-old says he loves meeting people right where they are, not considering where they are going or where they have been. He loves doing what he can to help them, which is part of his new career path. He has been serving as the safety coordinator for Brown Builders, but is changing paths …
Customers of Bossier Federal Credit Union’s main office on Airline Drive in Bossier City always know that there is a familiar and friendly face waiting to greet them. Affectionately called “Miss Doris,” Doris Randle is renowned by bank clients and the surrounding community for her sunny attitude and commitment to customer service. “That’s just me,” she smiled. “I’m just a …
Some artists know from the beginning they are going to try and make their living selling art, but some form their careers doing other things and then find their way back to creating. Bossier Artist Rusty Carter is one of these people. Born in Bossier Medical Center and raised in Plain Dealing and Benton, Carter bartended, waited tables and even …
Bossier’s business community is thriving and features a wealth of different careers and jobs. One local entrepreneur has seen success by focusing on providing a service for homes. DJ Sepeda is owner of Ark-La-Tex Garage Doors in Bossier City. The company installs and repairs garage doors, gutters, and performs concrete coating for both residential and commercial clients. In fact, the …
Bossier has a healthy economy with a variety of opportunities, making it a great place to start and run your own businesses. One of those residents who is her own boss is Heather Frazier. The 44-year-old Bossier native owns her own accounting and bookkeeping firm, Frazier Financial.
May is a time for citizens of Bossier to recognize local veterans for their service to the military and local community. Billy Weatherall is one such veteran who works to inspire Bossier citizens to strive for physical and spiritual health through his non-profit business, Christ Fit Gym. For Weatherall, running the gym is more than a job, as his passion …
