55 Years of Love: The Blaylocks Share Their Journey Through Good and Bad Times

From the time Norvel Blaylock met Barbara Kennedy at the post office near Centenary College, he was welcomed into Barbara’s huge boisterous extended family, with one possible exception. “When Barbara and Norvel were dating they sat out on our front steps after dark talking,” said Kathy Kennedy Price, Barbara’s younger sister. “Mama (Essie Laird Kennedy) would come home from work, …

A Perfect Match: K9 Karma Helps Purple Heart Veteran Find Service Dog

Cody Dollmann, an Army veteran of two Afghanistan deployments, suffered a traumatic brain injury when his vehicle hit the last of the dozen IEDs he survived. Flown to the huge U.S. military hospital in Germany and placed in a medically induced coma to reduce the brain swelling caused by multiple concussions, he slowly made his recovery and was released to …

Bossier Woman Creates Holiday Cheer With Christmas Lights Display

Driving down Airline Drive during December takes patience but if you travel north enough, a beautiful residential light show is sure to catch your eye. “There’s a nutcracker, a snowman, the drummer boy…” Dee Szelinski names off a few of the characters in the wonderland of lights she created in front of her North Bossier home.  The thousands of bulbs …

Bossier KIDS: An Intentional Village for Children

For more than 35 years, Bossier KIDS (Kids In Delicate Situations) has operated as a safe haven for thousands of children in Northwest Louisiana. Bossier KIDS is a private foster care agency, which means they are not supplied by state funding. In 2018, the agency received recognition in Washington D.C. by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption as an Angels in …

Looking to Tidy Up Your House? Call Organized for Life LA

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 …

Cascio’s Market Bistro in Bossier Remains Popular Choice for a Quick Lunch

In the era of corporate franchised restaurants and fast food, it’s always a pleasure to come across something that’s family-run and local. Cascio’s Market Bistro has been a fixture on the Bossier restaurant scene for more than 10 years. It’s a casual, family-friendly bistro that has become a favorite for those wanting either a quick lunch or a no-rush dining …

Top 5 Places in Bossier to Take the Kids After School

School has started back in Bossier. As with every school year, kids and adults will be adjusting to new classes, teachers, tests, and triumphs. When the school day ends, it might do everyone some good to enjoy a few activities before going home and hitting the books. To that end, there are several choices for after school activities in Bossier …

Local Travel Agent Gives Tips, Reveals Where Bossier Residents Like to Vacation

It is summer! That means it’s time for family, friends, fun, and of course, vacation! If you have never used a travel agent before, this year might be the time to give it a shot. Meet Robert Seay from Change of Seaynery in Bossier, an agent who has been in the business of helping families make memories for 8 years.

New Indoor Rock Climbing Gym Has a Little Something for Everyone

A sport that has been sweeping the nation and has even secured itself a seat in the 2020 Olympic Games has arrived in Bossier City. Risen Rock Climbing Gym celebrated their Grand Opening over Easter weekend and is quickly getting the attention of local fun, fitness and family-activity enthusiasts. Kelly Phillips is the founder and executive director of operations at …