It All Started in Bossier: Dalton Smiley, Dalton Smiley Photography

At the age of 15, Dalton Smiley received his first camera for Christmas and the rest is history. He began shooting pictures of his friends, which led to senior portraits, which led to engagements and weddings that are now all over the world. Dalton has been a self-taught photographer. He has taken two online classes and watched countless videos and …

Bossier artist builds music career from spiritual inspiration

At just 3 years old, Lance Thompson already knew what he wanted to do with his life. He remembers watching Michael Jackson perform live on stage from his television and that’s when he thought to himself, “I want to do that.” In the years that followed, the artist has been working towards his goal to be an entertainer. Now, he …

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 …

KPAW News Production Gives Media Experience to Parkway High Students

There’s a rush of people and the clock’s ticking as last minute reviews and recommendations are made. Keyboards are clacking away as words get entered into a digital readout,  music is being selected and queued. A door flies open and with a flip of a switch a darkened room gets illuminated. A flurry of activity ensues as young students in …

Bossier Millennial Pro: Sarah Ardis, Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission

Sarah Ardis has a heart to serve others and a love for all things Louisiana. “My community has made me who I am,” she said. “While I had opportunities to leave the area, I simply couldn’t. My heart is and always will be in Louisiana. I love that Bossier is growing and provides a lot of big city amenities while …

First Bomber Out of Barksdale on 9/11 Has Legacy Continued through Daughter

Following the attacks on 9/11, President Bush made the decision that action must be taken. America was to drop bombs on those attackers. On Sept. 22, 2001, a group of Air Force bombers left Barksdale Air Force Base; the same base from which President Bush delivered the news of those dreaded attacks.  Leading the fleet of the 20th Bomb Squadron …

Jump into September With These Bossier Events!

In September there is just too much to experience in Bossier. Start your month with live races – whether it is cheering on your favorite daschund or your fave horse at the Super Derby, get out and place your bet. Also, plenty of nonprofits are stirring up a good time for audiences this month and their events are definitely worth …

Lovin’ My Job in Bossier: Austin Smith, Gas Analytical Services

The job market in Bossier is healthy and growing, so much so that it often attracts workers from Texas. One of these commuters is Austin Smith. Austin, 28, is a native of central Texas and currently lives in Waskom, TX. However, he makes a daily one-hour round trip commute to work at Gas Analytical Services in Bossier City. Austin has …

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 …