A tour of the parks in Bossier spans a variety of spaces. Scenic parks, river refuges, lakes, playgrounds, exercise equipment, and trails have been crucial for many of us as our lives shrank over the past year. A Tour of the Parks in Bossier By Kathleen Ward Sarah “Sally” Hamer sums up how many people feel, especially now that spring …
How to Pronounce Bossier Do you know how to pronounce Bossier? We are going to tell you how to pronounce it and give you a brief history of the place, while we are at it. It’s true when Timora (Tim) Sith first saw the word; he admits he didn’t know how to pronounce Bossier. “I pronounced it boss-E-ay. No shame …
Bossier’s HIP to the ‘animal’ rescue for Bossier City Animal Control. Hand In Paw, the nonprofit group, finds foster parents, new homes, and donations/funds for spays/neuters. Bossier’s “Hand in Paw” to the Rescue By Kathleen Ward People who rescue animals feel every pet’s dismay lost or abandoned and the strong desire to help find each a loving home. They help …
Best Bossier Neighborhood for You What is the best Bossier neighborhood for you? By Vita Riner “One of the best things that happened to us as a military family was to be part of Barksdale Air Force Base. Which, with its more than 100 years of history, transmitted to my family and me its strength, confidence, and security that formed …
KIDS ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS IN BOSSIER Parents searching for kids activities/programs in Bossier Parish can find quality pastimes in the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Young Marines Program, Bossier Arts Council, and Bossier Parish libraries. “My son struggled to make friends and connect with other kids until he joined the Young Marines in Bossier. I always thought it was for behavior problem kids until …
Bossier Parish at Night There are so many activities to do in Bossier Parish at night! We rounded up five excellent choices. Did we miss some? If so, leave us a comment and tell us your favorite spot! By Jessica Carr Ready to enjoy a night out on the town? Although there are a lot of family-friendly activities in Bossier …
Snowpocalypse Brought Bossier Families Together The Snowpocalypse of 2021 brought Bossier Parish families together. Residents played and shivered on the coldest days since 1903. By Kathleen Ward Most of us just experienced the coldest days of our lives. The average temperature range for February in Bossier averages between 61° to 41°. The last big February freeze was in 1903 when …
Sometimes a small gesture can make a huge difference. For Leslie Bailey, that meant finding a way to accommodate the hearing impaired students she works with as an Instructional Coach at Legacy Elementary in Bossier. “With us being a hearing-impaired school, for pretty much any hearing-impaired students, we knew that [facemasks] would be a big problem because they depend on …
About 4 years ago, Timora (Tim) Sith hit a block in his life. He was living in Houston at the time, but he didn’t feel fulfilled. Like most young adults, he didn’t know what he wanted to do. He called on God to show him the next step. “I’m a Christian and I have a lot of faith in God. …
When Donna Anderson was young, her grandmother would slip her a cup of coffee and milk. She still remembers the smell of coffee wafting through the house. She thinks that is when her love for all things coffee truly began. Even so, the Bossier native never expected it to be a part of her career. However, in 2017, Donna broke …
