As we enter Mardi Gras season, there’s plenty of seasonal and non-seasonal events to enjoy. From parades and float loading parties to high school sports and a comedy festival, Bossier Parish has plenty to offer this February! MARDI GRAS EVENTS Krewe of Centaur Loading Party This Mardi Gras tradition will see the Krewe of Centaur open its den to the …
New Year, New Businesses
As the New Year unfolds, Bossier Parish is witnessing a surge in its entrepreneurial spirit! The local business landscape is hopping with the emergence of new ventures, bringing fresh opportunities and vitality to the community. Business owners are seizing the opportunity to contribute to the economic growth of Bossier Parish and we are excited to share what we know about …
Great Things Planned for Bossier Schools
Jason Rowland was recently unanimously elected Superintendent by the Bossier Parish School Board. Rowland said he is excited about the opportunity to lead more than 1,560 teachers, 1,340 full-time staff and 22,400 students at Bossier’s 34 public schools. During his 31 years as an educator, Rowland has been a coach, a teacher, an assistant principal, a principal and an assistant …
Bossier Businesses Bring on the King Cake
With the passing of the Twelfth Night on January 6, king cake season is officially here! Many people have their favorite places to get king cakes during Mardi Gras, but we have a few suggestions on where you can get your king cake fix right here in Bossier Parish. Don’t miss out on the delectable experience of indulging in a …
Kick off 2024 right with these events in Bossier Parish
If you live in Bossier Parish, 2024 has plenty of entertainment to offer. Whether you’re a sports fan, want to finally take those dancing lessons you’ve always talked about, need new ideas for date night, or want a bit of an adrenaline rush, Bossier has plenty of events to offer this January! Story Trail Stroll along a trail while reading …
Bossier Parish Band Director Named State Middle School Teacher of the Year!
A Bossier Parish teacher has been awarded one of the top honors when it comes to education. Cory Joy Craig was announced as the Louisiana Middle School Teacher of the Year at the 17th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educators Excellence Awards Gala where hundreds gathered Saturday night in New Orleans. Craig is the band director at Benton Intermediate School in …
BPSTIL Student Wins Gold at SkillsUSA National Championship
Lucinda (“Luci”) Palma has accomplished something no other student has before at Bossier Parish School for Technology and Innovative Learning (BPSTIL); she brought home the gold at the SkillsUSA National Championship. SkillsUSA is the culmination of hundreds of regional and state competitions hosted annually. Students who won at the state level went on to compete hands-on at the national competition …
Puppy Bowl has local, Bossier Parish flavor
While most people were rooting for Eagles or Chiefs on Super Bowl Sunday, many animal lovers were rooting for two of Bossier Parish’s own in a very different bowl game. Two puppies from Benton-based Ninna’s Road to Rescue were featured in the 18th annual Puppy Bowl on Feb. 12, 2023. The Puppy Bowl is a television event featuring a squad …
Cirque du Soleil OVO is coming to Bossier City in February!
So, have you ever seen Cirque du Soleil perform? Or better yet, do you know what Cirque du Soleil is? Cirque du Soleil started as a group of street performers in a small town near Québec City in Canada in the early 80’s. After viewing a beautiful sunset in Hawaii, Originator, Guy Laliberté, thought of the name Cirque du Soleil …
Taylortown History
Taylortown History Bossier Parish is home to many hidden gems that hold a lot of history. If you drive a few miles down Barksdale Boulevard past Parkway High School, you’ll run into a little area called Taylortown. Taylortown, a small, unincorporated community in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, has been around since the 1900s. However, it was never really a town, but a …