Best Patios in Bossier

Patio weather is approaching and there is no better feeling than sitting and enjoying the atmosphere of a good patio with family and friends. Bossier has several patios to enjoy and below you can find few of the top options in the area. Monzon’s Cantina and Grille 2901 Stockwell Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 For those that love to sit …

April showers bring May flowers… but a new month and the spring season also brings with it a diverse group of new businesses to Bossier Parish!

Spring weather is in full swing, so get out of the house, grab a friend or the whole family, and be sure to visit these new additions to the Bossier business scene. From eateries to retail to healthcare, Bossier is consistently experiencing an increase in economic growth! Which new business are you looking forward to visiting first? Habacu’s – Previously …

Do You Know the History of Benton?

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 …

State of Bossier Address Shows Continual Parish Growth

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.

Bossier’s Rural Life

Who wants to live more than ten minutes away from a Target or a Chik-fil-A? Turns out, quite a few people in our parish enjoy living their lives in the smaller towns that help make up the outskirts of Bossier Parish. From Princeton to Plain Dealing and back to Haughton, these small town communities provide a simpler way of life …

Move To Bossier: Buying A Home

With Money magazine naming Bossier City the best place to live in Louisiana, it’s no surprise that Bossier is a hot market to buy in right now. In fact, the Bossier City home market has been hot for quite a while. According to data provided by Realtor Frank Kelly, of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate, single family homes in …

Plain Dealing: Small Town Louisiana

If you are looking for a quiet community to possibly retire in, you may consider the town of Plain Dealing in Bossier Parish. This town, located north of Bossier City, was named after the antebellum Plain Dealing Plantation. The namesake had over 500 acres and was divided into three large plantations. According to a Bossier Press Tribune article, the name …

Bossier Parish’s Princeton: A Growing Small Community

If you drive a few miles outside of Bossier City on Interstate 20, take Exit 33 to a little community known as Princeton. Though it is often considered or mistaken for Haughton, this community is different from many in Bossier Parish because of the town’s history and businesses that have claimed the 71076 zip code for decades. “[The Princeton] zip …

Living in Benton, aka “B Town”: Family, Outdoors and Affordable Homes

Home to many, ranging from notable politicians to Louisiana’s oldest couple of 82 years, the Town of Benton is making an impact on where many in Bossier City decide to plant roots. The choice could be because Benton is somewhat of a hidden gem to the seat of Bossier Parish. Marcelle Tubbs first moved to Benton over 30 years ago …

The East Bank District and Plaza Opens This Weekend

What was once old, outdated, and ignored by most people is now shiny, brand new and will have a grand opening Saturday, November 25th as “Old Downtown Bossier” is now the “New East Bank District and Plaza”. There’s going to be a celebration featuring live entertainment, food trucks, craft beers, artist popups, children’s activities and more. Pam Glorioso, Chief Administrative …