Meet the Bossier native behind The Southern Draw
“People always tell me I have a ‘southern drawl,’” Megan Bowdon, owner and artist of The Southern Draw, explains. “We live in the south, I draw, and it’s just a good play on words.”
Lovin’ My Job in Bossier: Robin Jones, Bossier Arts Council
A job is best when it doesn’t feel like work. And for Robin Jones, executive director of the Bossier Arts Council (BAC), she says that her “work” is more of a mission. A mission to help an artist. Whether it is through support, brainstorming ideas, providing resources, or any combination thereof, Robin said helping give an artist the platform to …
Bossier Millennial Pro: Libbi Lange, Legacy Elementary
Bossier is home to a growing population of 20- and 30-somethings that will help shape the future. Teachers in Bossier especially play an important role by educating our future leaders. Our Millennial Pro this month is teacher Libbi Lange. The 23-year-old Haughton native is a graduate of Louisiana Tech and Kappa Delta Sorority member. Upon returning to Bossier, she fulfilled …
This Artist has Completed Over 80 Art Projects in Bossier and he isn’t Stopping There
As a 6th grader, Chris Opp liked looking up at the clouds. He would lay in the grass and let his imagination run wild. At 5-years-old he picked up a pencil drew his first art piece and that was that. He realized his purpose. Now, the Artistic Shark (his artist name) has completed over 1,600 public art projects all across …
Bossier Millennial Pro: Charnae McDonald, United Way of Northwest Louisiana
There are already a group of young movers and shakers in Bossier. These millennial professionals will have a big say in shaping the future of the community. Let’s meet one of them. This month’s Be Bossier Millennial Pro is Charnae McDonald.
Lovin’ My Job in Bossier: Stan Cole, Century 21 Real Estate
Bossier is a thriving place for businesses, bringing great career opportunities for its residents. One of those residents who is trying to make a name for himself is Century 21 real estate agent Stan Cole. A nearly life-long resident of Bossier City, Stan is a father of three. When he’s not selling real estate, he plays golf, watches his daughter …
Theatre School of Dance and Pilates Gets a New Location
A school with a rich history now has a new home in North Bossier. Established nearly 50 years ago, The Theatre School of Dance and Pilates has settled in to its new location at 3900 Viking Drive and has held classes at its new building since Jan. 21.
What is the National Cyber Research Park in Bossier?
A short ways east of Bossier City’s center lies the future of the area. The National Cyber Research Park (NCRP) is a physical monument to vision and dedication. The anchor tenant of the park, the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC), serves as the catalyst for the development and expansion of a knowledge-based workforce throughout northwest Louisiana.
Bossier Millennial Pro: Katrina Sproles, Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier is home to a growing population of millennial pros who are making a name for themselves by bettering the community. One of those is Katrina Sproles. Being a part of higher education with Bossier Parish Community College, she loves seeing how lives are transformed and how people invest in their futures, families and community. Katrina is the Administrative Assistant …
Lovin’ My Job in Bossier: Kurt Nixon, Main Squeeze Juice Co.
Bossier is home to a slew of people and businesses that are striving to make it a better place. One of those businesses is a new quick serve health option and the owner believes it will make Bossier healthier. Kurt Nixon is the owner of the Bossier City Main Squeeze Juice Co. franchise. The Louisiana-founded juice and smoothie bar franchise …