One of Stacey Walker’s favorite things about being a school counselor is getting to tour prospective students around the school. She enjoys being their first point of contact in the enrollment process at Benton Middle School. Walker serves as the 6th Grade Counselor there. She previously worked as a counselor for Stockwell Place Elementary School. Both of these jobs have …
Ever since the first casino went up in the area in 1994, they have been very popular with locals and visitors alike. Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City was the first of many Bossier casinos that would later be established. It’s hard to imagine a time before the Red River was dotted with casino resorts, but gaming is just this side …
Bossier has seen a population increase for the past decade and along with low cost of living, good schools and a safe community, one reason for the growth is quality jobs. The Shreveport-Bossier metropolitan statistical area (MSA) gained 300 jobs at the end of 2017 according to data from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. That’s good news for people …
Bossier is home to a growing population of young people doing amazing things. Meet one of the millennials who will soon be taking up a leadership role in the community. This month’s millennial pro is Josh Robinson, vice president of marketing and hotel operations for Margaritaville Resort Casino. 1. Why do you do what you do? I do it because …
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they dream of retirement and with that dream comes a lot of questions. Where will I spend my “golden years?” Will the weather be moderate there? How about social amenities and modern conveniences? Can I afford the housing costs? What about healthcare when I need it? Will it be easy to get …
Who wants to live more than ten minutes away from a Target or a Chik-fil-A? Turns out, quite a few people in our parish enjoy living their lives in the smaller towns that help make up the outskirts of Bossier Parish. From Princeton to Plain Dealing and back to Haughton, these small town communities provide a simpler way of life …
With all the business happening in Bossier, it’s no question why there are plenty of other gems to share throughout the parish. Here are a few more to add to the list of places Bossier residents call, “hidden gems.”
It is still dark outside when Michelle Pledger’s alarm sounds at 6:15 a.m. in Bossier. Her Monday begins like most of her days during the week. She makes herself some coffee, then goes to wake up her 12-year-old son Noah to get him ready for school. As Noah begins to get ready for school, Michelle starts to pack lunch pails …
It’s a little lame when Valentine’s Day falls on a weekday. Work or school are the next day. Staying out late might be out of the question and worst of all – you could be stuck in any other place besides Bossier Parish. But if you are in Bossier, there are plenty of restaurants to create the perfect night to …
If there’s one thing you can depend on Louisiana to provide, it’s good food. Bossier Parish, in particular, has easy access to many different surrounding communities, each with their own hidden food gems. It’s easy to get into a rut and find yourself at a drive through or that one restaurant you always go to, sure, but it’s just as …
