Bob and Billie Jo Brotherton have known each other almost their entire lives. “Bob and I went from elementary through Haughton High School together, which was grades one to 12 back then. I started liking him in the seventh, but he wasn’t interested in girls at the time,” said Billie Jo. But, by the time Bob was in the ninth …
Krewe of Gemini Parade Set to Roll This Weekend!
2024 Krewe of Gemini Parade XXXV Shreveport-Bossier is rolling into another parade weekend! Krewe of Gemini will host its 35th parade on Saturday, February 10th, beginning at Clyde Fant Parkway at 2:45 p.m. The parade will consist of masked revelers on floats, marchers and everyone’s favorite Shriner’s cars responding to the age old cry “Throw me something, Mister!” Beads, toys, …
Let the good times roll in February with these Bossier Parish events
As we enter Mardi Gras season, there’s plenty of seasonal and non-seasonal events to enjoy. From parades and float loading parties to high school sports and a comedy festival, Bossier Parish has plenty to offer this February! MARDI GRAS EVENTS Krewe of Centaur Loading Party This Mardi Gras tradition will see the Krewe of Centaur open its den to the …
New Year, New Businesses
As the New Year unfolds, Bossier Parish is witnessing a surge in its entrepreneurial spirit! The local business landscape is hopping with the emergence of new ventures, bringing fresh opportunities and vitality to the community. Business owners are seizing the opportunity to contribute to the economic growth of Bossier Parish and we are excited to share what we know about …
Landing in Bossier: Former Barksdale Airmen Who Stay
Jeffrey and Tammy Judge – The Wooden Spoon and Wooden Spoon Pizza High school sweethearts Jeffrey and Tammy Judge never thought their love story would bring them from Miami, Florida to Bossier City, Louisiana, but that’s exactly what happened – all thanks to the U.S. Air Force. When Jeffrey signed on as a jet mechanic his first assignment was at …
Journey Through The Air Force’s Past: Barksdale Global Power Museum
Above, Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress. Photo Credit: Michael Barera The Barksdale Global Power Museum is home to one of the best collections of historic military aircraft and artifacts ranging from World War I to the modern age of aerial bombardment. In a sense, the museum and adjoining airpark is something of a “time machine” in that visiting the museum takes one …
Fun Bossier Events in June
Junie B. Jones The Musical presented by Stage Center’s SOPA June 9-11, East Bank Theatre Stage Center opens its summer production season with Junie B. Jones The Musical. First grade could not be more exciting for one young person. Journey through Junie B. Jones’s first day in first grade as a lot of things have already changed for this little …
Like A Boss: Barry Regula, Margaritaville Casino Resort
Like a Boss takes to the skies this month with Margaritaville General Manager Barry Regula and Lt. Col Brent Weisner, Commander 93rd bomb squadron. We’re back to talk about business and Bossier with local owners and entrepreneurs. This edition sees Barry not only talk business and Bossier, but he discusses the biggest economic engine in Bossier — Barksdale Air Force …
Fun Bossier Events in May
Star Wars Day Events 11 a.m,. May 4 Honor the timeless battle between good versus evil on what is known as Star Wars Day by attending a variety of events. Begin the day 11 a.m. at BC Comics, located at 3090 Knolin Drive, Suite 1, and check out the release of Spirit of Rebellion Booster Packs for Star Wars: Destiny. …
Air Force muscle in the skies above Bossier: Barksdale’s Defenders of Liberty Air Show, May 6-7
If you fly them, they will come. And they do, every year. Visitors and locals alike show up en masse to hear the sound of freedom and see Air Force muscle in the skies above Bossier via the Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show. This year’s show, which will be held May 6-7, 2017, will see a …