Ed’s Emporium Owner Gives Over a Thousand Glass Hearts to Frontline Workers

“Please take a glass heart. It was made in appreciation for your commitment to the safety of others. It can be carried easily in your pocket to remind you that you are valued.” This is the message written on a tiny slip of paper enclosed with each glass heart created by Eric Allen, the owner of Ed’s Emporium Art Glass …

Move to Bossier: Updated Relocation Guide

We’ve updated the relocation guide! This guide includes the best resources and things to know about moving to Bossier! Our amazing guide includes a moving checklist. It also breaks down the areas of Bossier including South Bossier and North Bossier. It is a great resource for those looking to move to Bossier. Share with any friends and family you think …

Drive-in movies make a comeback in Bossier City

Two Bossier City businesses are creating NEW and safe entertainment options For more than a month as we have all remained hunkered down in our homes, we have been missing out on some of life’s guilty pleasures. One of those fun activities included heading to the nearest neighborhood movie theater for a nice escape from life’s hustle and bustle. Let’s …

Bossier businesses get innovative during coronavirus and spread positivity

With the start of social distancing and limiting groups of people to 10 or less, to the stay-at-home order issued by Gov. John Bel Edwards in March, business owners in the area have gotten more creative than ever to make sure they are still serving their customers and audiences the best they can during the coronavirus outbreak. These businesses are …

5 Ways to Stay Connected With Your Loved Ones During Social Distancing

The spread of COVID-19 has spurred a series of major changes in day-to-day life. Social Distancing policies meant to flatten the curve have led to a temporary closure of schools, public events, and all non-essential businesses. This means we’re spending less time together, and are essentially in a long-distance relationship with many of our friends, coworkers, and family members. We …

Haughton High Teacher Shows Students How to Make Facemasks

All around the world, a shortage of facemasks is prompting concern for health care workers. This global shortage is due to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Nobody was prepared for the number of supplies that would be needed for health care facilities sparking a global movement of people sewing facemasks to help out.  One Haughton High teacher decided she …

Bossier Woman Starts Sew You Care, Group Produces More Than 5,000 Facemasks

“Every time somebody asks me how I’m doing I always tell them, ‘Hanging in there.’ What I really mean is, ‘Send sushi and whiskey.’” This Facebook post from Bossier City resident Jessy Gillespie isn’t about boredom during the COVID-19 quarantine.  It’s actually about her fatigue from sewing facemasks for almost one week straight. The professional cosplayer, seamstress, and costume maker …

The Best Tips to Help You Stay Healthy While Working From Home

On Sunday, March 22, Governor John Bel Edwards took measures to further help the state of Louisiana slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). He has now encouraged more businesses to close their main offices and buildings. This means that more and more people are working from home.  For some, working from home is nothing new but for many this …

5 Ways To Entertain The Kids While They’re At Home

Are you running out of things to do with the kiddos at home? In light of the recent precautions, we are all taking to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), schools and businesses everywhere have been closing their doors. Social distancing and quarantine are the best ways we can work together to flatten the curve and stop the spread …

BPCC’s ‘Beyond Duty’ Art Show Focuses on the Veteran Experience

Art can convey complex emotions and intense experiences without saying a word. The 21 works contributed by 13 artists at Bossier Parish Community College’s “Beyond Duty: Artwork by Veterans, Active Military, and Their Family” speak volumes about the patriotism and sacrifices of military service. Artist Dan Wasserman, a veteran of 22 years in the Air Force, submitted a painting that …