Bossier is home to all types of young professionals who are on their way towards or already leading Bossier Parish into the future. To help you get to know the who’s who of tomorrow, let’s meet some of Bossier’s young talent. This month’s Millennial Pro is Kourtney Washington. A self-described 30-something, Southern woman, Kourtney was born, raised, and educated in …
Bossier is filled with businesses that have decades of history behind them. Formed by family members and carried on as traditions, growing into institutions over time, or meeting needs and evolving with the times — these businesses below have at least 30 years under their belts. Let’s look at what their history and see what secrets they can reveal to …
Bossier City is strongly linked with quality education. From overall A grades for its public schools and a community college dedicated to meeting workforce needs to fostering STEM education for its burgeoning tech industry, it’s no surprise that intelligence is a priority for the city. But is it one of the smartest cities in Louisiana? A new study says, “Yes”. …
Brunch is a term new to Bossier City. In fact, judging by the menus at most of the local restaurants many serve either breakfast or lunch, but are yet to commit to the title, brunch. Only a few places in Bossier City designate the meal between breakfast and lunch as brunch. But, no matter what you call it, if you …
Bossier is a city and parish that are growing and evolving constantly. As the area and its leaders seeks to maintain their standard of being forward-thinking and progressive, there are several resources available to promote the area to future, and current, residents. One of these is the Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation and its Annual Report. Available for free at …
Conventional wisdom has always stressed that a person has a greater chance at success in life if they have received a good education. That’s especially true if one desires a career in a profession that requires certifications, degrees and doctorates. But for many people, going to college can be an intimidating challenge, especially if they didn’t excel academically in high …
What was once old, outdated, and ignored by most people is now shiny, brand new and will have a grand opening Saturday, November 25th as “Old Downtown Bossier” is now the “New East Bank District and Plaza”. There’s going to be a celebration featuring live entertainment, food trucks, craft beers, artist popups, children’s activities and more. Pam Glorioso, Chief Administrative …
Gone are the days of dressing in your Sunday best and sitting for hours in a church to listen to a sermon, only to leave and not return until the next Sunday rolled around. Reaching the busiest generation of our time requires more than the traditional church service, and Bossier Parish’s faith-based organizations provide countless opportunities for families, the local …
Bossier Schools received its report card today from the Louisiana Department of Education, which showed marked academic gains in the 2016-17 school year, earning it the designation as an ‘A’ ranked public school district. An increase of 9.4 points bolstered Bossier Schools’ District Performance Score to 101.1 and an ‘A’ letter grade, reflecting Superintendent Scott Smith’s vision for different teaching …
5:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 1800 Prime WAM: Wine, Art, Music featuring Jono Goodman Enjoy all your creative senses during WAM, hosted by Boomtown Casino. The night centers around art by Jono Goodman, who incorporates printmaking methods into his artwork. Goodman, a Louisiana State University graduate, explores etching and lithographic techniques. Twang Darkly will perform during the event. Also, engage in …
