3 Great Places to Go for Some Family Fun in Bossier

Whether you are spending quality time with the kiddos or entertaining out of town guests, there are a lot of family friendly places to visit in Bossier. These are places that definitely won’t break the bank and you’ll be able to have fun there year-round. 1. Bowl at Holiday Lanes Bowling is a great activity for family members of all …

Bossier Holiday Night Market Returns This Weekend

Be Bossier will be handing out free t-shirts and goodies at the event – come see us! The Bossier Holiday Night Market returns this weekend, creating a holiday shopping experience that boasted crowds of 10,000-plus per evening in 2016, its inaugural year. The Night Market, running, this weekend, Dec. 15-16 from 5-9 p.m., has been a great success in the region because …

Hit the Road: Weekend Roadtrips from Bossier

Because of Bossier City’s location in the Ark-La-Tex, Bossier adventurers are in the perfect spot for several amazing road trip destinations! Here are three of our favorite choices for weekend adventures! While big cities like Dallas, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas and New Orleans, Louisiana are in drivable distance, check out these smaller towns for a quick weekend getaway. Jefferson, Texas. …

Like A Boss: Matt Locke of Locke Homes and Remodeling

A recurring theme among Bossier business leaders is that Bossier is growing and one of those areas seeing growth is rooftops popping up all over the parish. That’s why the November edition of Like a Boss is sitting down with local developer Matt Locke, owner of Locke Homes. Sean Green, host, and publisher of NWLA’s only business publication BIZ., asks …

Fun Events in Bossier For December

Polar Express Day 10 a.m. Dec. 9, Ellis Home and Garden, 1150 Airline Drive Need a weekend of family fun to escape all of the hustle and bustle? Go to Ellis Home and Garden’s Polar Express Day. Explore fun and games with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the holiday season. Plus, get in those Santa photos beginning at 10 a.m. …

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 …

30+ Years In Bossier: Businesses Share Their Secrets

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 …

Communities of Faith Serve Bossier In Unique Ways

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 …

Fun November Events in Bossier

National Black Rodeo in Bossier

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 …

Landing in Bossier: Former Barksdale Airmen Who Stay

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 …