When people think of towns or cities in Bossier Parish, they often gravitate towards Bossier City, Benton or Haughton. But in the northern portion of the parish lies one of the area’s most historic communities that blossomed at the turn of the 1900s. Plain Dealing began life as a plantation in the mid-1800s and in less than 100 years had …
When it comes to family businesses, perhaps no other category is more suited than the restaurant and hospitality industry. L’Italiano Restaurant in Bossier City is certainly fitting as it has been in the same family since it first opened some 34 years ago at 701 Barksdale Blvd. Claudio Giacalone is the owner and explains how he got involved in helping …
You can learn the history of the produce you’re buying at the Neighborhood Food & Crafters’ Market in Haughton. This year the market will begin on June 22 from 5-9 p.m. and continue every Friday for 6-7 weeks after that. You can find locally grown produce, hand-made artisan crafters, a variety of heirloom organic seeds and more at this market.
Looking for some exciting things to do in Bossier City at night with your friends, family or significant other? Look no further! Bossier has a variety of places that will bring you some entertainment and fun memories to last a lifetime. Check out these 4 places in Bossier City that you can visit at night for a great evening out.
There have been many discussions over the last several years regarding Bossier’s growth and the reasons for it. So, is business in Bossier really booming? “True growth is measured by opportunities for citizens and families to thrive in their community,” said David “Rocky” Rockett, director of the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation. Rockett’s job is to secure economic projects and …
Ask one hundred people what they love about the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City and you stand a chance of getting 100 different answers. While shopping may seem like the obvious answer, the 500,000 square foot complex provides a plethora of activities so you can stay all day enjoying retail, restaurants, movies and activities.
When it comes to outdoor activities, golf is a sport that just about anyone can do no matter what age. Bossier Parish has three splendid resources for the game all within a short drive from Bossier’s city center. Of the three golf courses in Bossier City and Parish, two are part of neighborhood developments and one is on a military …
2017 video of the team when they were known as the Twin City Knockers By day Desiree Davis is a Realtor at Diamond Realty, a wife and a mother of 2 kids, but when game night comes around she becomes Dezzy, President of the Twin City Roller Derby Team. Her main position on the team is a jammer. She says …
Nick LeBrun of Bossier City has always loved fishing. And like any outdoor enthusiast, he dreamed of the day he would turn his hobby into a professional career. “Back in the day, I had several 8-to-5 type jobs and fished in tournaments and was making small steps in my career,” explains LeBrun. “But in early 2017, I decided to just …
Bossier is home to young professionals who care deeply about their community. Meet one of them who is making moves to be a leader for their home. May’s Bossier Millennial Pro is Carlotta Askew-Brown. The 35-year-old is a mother of two, Chase Brown, 8, and Penelope Brown, 4. She is married to Parnell Brown and loves to cook, bake, paint …
