Polar Express Day 10 a.m. Dec. 9, Ellis Home and Garden, 1150 Airline Drive Need a weekend of family fun to escape all of the hustle and bustle? Go to Ellis Home and Garden’s Polar Express Day. Explore fun and games with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the holiday season. Plus, get in those Santa photos beginning at 10 a.m. …
If you drive a few miles outside of Bossier City on Interstate 20, take Exit 33 to a little community known as Princeton. Though it is often considered or mistaken for Haughton, this community is different from many in Bossier Parish because of the town’s history and businesses that have claimed the 71076 zip code for decades. “[The Princeton] zip …
Home to many, ranging from notable politicians to Louisiana’s oldest couple of 82 years, the Town of Benton is making an impact on where many in Bossier City decide to plant roots. The choice could be because Benton is somewhat of a hidden gem to the seat of Bossier Parish. Marcelle Tubbs first moved to Benton over 30 years ago …
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 …
