Bossier Millennial Pro: Shon Trent

Bossier is home to a growing population of young people doing amazing things. Meet one of the millennials who will soon be taking up a leadership role in the community. This month’s Bossier Millennial Pro is Shon Trent. Director of enrollment for Virginia College in Bossier City, Shon is a former admissions specialist for Grambling State University with a masters …

Unsung Heroes of Bossier: Wastewater Plant Workers

There are jobs that often go unnoticed by most of us. We probably don’t give a second thought about certain occupations as we go about our daily lives. Yet, all of us depend on people doing certain jobs day in and day out. These are the jobs that most of us would consider unpleasant and take for granted, except perhaps …

Lovin’ My Job in Bossier: Kelly Wheeler at Camp Gladiator

Bossier has a ton of different places to live, play and work. Kelly Wheeler is a high school teacher and trainer through Camp Gladiator. She is someone who loves forming relationships with people in order to help them reach their potential and give them the ability to change their lives. Let’s find out what Kelly loves about teaching sports medicine …

Bossier Ranks in Top 100 Places to Start a Small Business

One of the most important things that you as a consumer and a local of Bossier can do to support the city is shopping local. Bossier brings many opportunities to the table, but one of the biggest things it brings is the chance to succeed. Bossier was ranked in the top 100 places to start a small business. Check out …

Lovin’ My Job in Bossier: Baylee Taravella at Johnson’s Furniture

Bossier offers many different places to have fun with friends, enjoy time with the family and even a great place to work. Baylee Taravella is a young Bossier-native who enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family. It makes sense that Baylee would love her job as a salesman at Johnson’s Furniture where she uses her outgoing nature …

Bossier Millennial Pro: Lindsey Phillips

Bossier is home to a wide array of young professionals who are making a name for themselves and working to take over as future leaders. We sit down with one of them each month to find out why they love Bossier and what they want to do moving forward. This month’s Bossier Millennial Pro is Lindsey Phillips. A south Arkansas …

Lovin’ My Job in Bossier: Holly Moerer, Cosse & Silmon Orthodontics

If you’ve never met Holly Moerer, you need to. This woman, full of an uplifting and contagious personality, is what living and working in Bossier is all about. Moerer, orthodontic assistant and marketing coordinator at Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics, embodies someone who is perfectly “lovin’ their job in Bossier City.” Though Moerer’s career started in journalism at Louisiana Tech University …

New Business in Bossier is Booming

There have been many discussions over the last several years regarding Bossier’s growth and the reasons for it. So, is business in Bossier really booming? “True growth is measured by opportunities for citizens and families to thrive in their community,” said David “Rocky” Rockett, director of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation. Rockett’s job is to secure economic projects and …

Fishing in Bossier With Pro Angler Nick LeBrun

Nick LeBrun of Bossier City has always loved fishing. And like any outdoor enthusiast, he dreamed of the day he would turn his hobby into a professional career. “Back in the day, I had several 8-to-5 type jobs and fished in tournaments and was making small steps in my career,” explains LeBrun. “But in early 2017, I decided to just …

Bossier Millennial Pro: Carlotta Askew-Brown

Bossier is home to young professionals who care deeply about their community. Meet one of them who is making moves to be a leader for their home. May’s Bossier Millennial Pro is Carlotta Askew-Brown. The 35-year-old is a mother of two, Chase Brown, 8, and Penelope Brown, 4. She is married to Parnell Brown and loves to cook, bake, paint …