Bossier is filled with businesses that have decades of history behind them. Formed by family members and carried on as traditions, growing into institutions over time, or meeting needs and evolving with the times — these businesses below have at least 30 years under their belts. Let’s look at what their history and see what secrets they can reveal to …
Gone are the days of dressing in your Sunday best and sitting for hours in a church to listen to a sermon, only to leave and not return until the next Sunday rolled around. Reaching the busiest generation of our time requires more than the traditional church service, and Bossier Parish’s faith-based organizations provide countless opportunities for families, the local …
5:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 1800 Prime WAM: Wine, Art, Music featuring Jono Goodman Enjoy all your creative senses during WAM, hosted by Boomtown Casino. The night centers around art by Jono Goodman, who incorporates printmaking methods into his artwork. Goodman, a Louisiana State University graduate, explores etching and lithographic techniques. Twang Darkly will perform during the event. Also, engage in …
Jeffrey and Tammy Judge – The Wooden Spoon and Wooden Spoon Pizza High school sweethearts Jeffrey and Tammy Judge never thought their love story would bring them from Miami, Florida to Bossier City, Louisiana, but that’s exactly what happened – all thanks to the U.S. Air Force. When Jeffrey signed on as a jet mechanic his first assignment was at …
Oct. 12-15, 19-22 Working: A Musical presented by BPCC Performing Arts Theatre Bossier Parish Community College The second production of the year for the Bossier Parish Performing Arts Theatre invites audiences to look at a commonality we have all experienced. For anyone who punches in and out of a time clock, Working features some of the most compelling tales of …
Bossier Parish Schools have welcomed back its 22,000 (and growing) student population for what’s sure to be another exciting year. The first days of school are a big transition, though. While students are filled with excitement and typical first-day jitters, parents are often left wondering…“Did I prepare enough?” You see, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and a bit stressed out. …
With a new school year right around the corner, 2016-17 served as a great platform filled with growth and accomplishments for Bossier schools. In fact, Bossier Schools received great news this week when the Louisiana Department of Education’s 2017 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) proficiency scores revealed Bossier Parish students exceeded the state average of those scoring at Mastery level …
It takes a lot of effort to make sure Bossier Parish keeps its growth going in the right direction and the base starts with public safety. The Bossier Sheriff’s Office and towns in the parish, namely Haughton and Benton, are managing to keep their crime levels in check despite more and more rooftops going up all across the towns and …
Want cool things to do in Bossier City and Shreveport throughout the month of May? Look no further than www.BeaFanofSB.com. The website is posting special events and promotions that everyone can take advantage of during the entire month. That includes awesome FREE activities and deep discounts at fun places around the city. Here is a list of the great deals …
If you fly them, they will come. And they do, every year. Visitors and locals alike show up en masse to hear the sound of freedom and see Air Force muscle in the skies above Bossier via the Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show. This year’s show, which will be held May 6-7, 2017, will see a …
