Bossier City regains its status as the Live Music Capital of the Arklatex
Live music is bigger than ever in Bossier City. The recovery of in-person entertainment following the pandemic is official, and Bossier City can rightly claim it is, once again, the Live Music Capital of the Arklatex.
Jimmie Davis Bridge construction kick-off community meeting
The long-awaited construction of the new four-lane Jimmie Davis Bridge is about to begin, and a community meeting has been scheduled for tonight to provide residents with details of the project.
Bossier incidents report
Law enforcement and first-responder activity, including those reported by the Bossier City Police Department and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Bossier City Council: A maintenance building, alcohol sales, and sales tax collections move lower
The council approved a third round of funding for the construction of a new Walbrook Park maintenance building.
Louisiana House Committee considers teacher pay cut
Louisiana lawmakers advanced a state budget proposal Tuesday that would cut public school teacher pay and reduce the number of early childhood education seats available next school year in favor of other education initiatives.
Bossier City's Boardwalk losing another retailer. What's happening, and what's next
Another national retailer has its Bossier City location on a closing list.
Cody Johnson announces Bossier City tour stop
Country music powerhouse Cody Johnson is bringing his highly anticipated "The Leather Tour" to the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City this fall. The concert is set for Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at 7:30 PM.
Is Bossier City Council spending out of control?
A "Carriageway" that dead ends at the intersection of one of Bossier City's busiest streets. A monument in a roundabout. Now, an over-budget maintenance building for youth baseball. Is the Bossier City Council good stewards of taxpayers' dollars?
BREAKING NEWS: Suspect shot after jumping into patrol vehicle and attempting to run over deputies
There have been reports of several injuries related to an officer-involved shooting. The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office confirms that they are the agency involved.
'A couple of incidents' at Haughton High School trigger public statement from principal
What has been characterized as "multiple fights" among students this week at Haughton High School has resulted in Principal David Haynie issuing a public statement.
Police Jury’s Rodgers: Why can't Bossier Parish complete roads? '50 feet from finishing'
The Bossier Parish Police Jury is behind on finishing up a number of parish roads. Police juror Philip Rodgers wants to know why.
Bossier City Weekend: 'Bring all your rowdy friends' to an outlaw country night
Way past Social Security, Hank Williams Jr., now in his mid-70s, is still an icon in the genre of outlaw country music. His proprietary blend of music and mayhem continues to captivate audiences, making him more popular than ever. On Saturday night, he’s bringing all his rowdy friends to the Brookshire Grocery Arena for a concert that promises both country history and raunchy fun.
How will you vote on the Bossier Parish tax propositions? [POLL]
Voters in Bossier Parish will decide on the renewal of four property taxes during the April 27, 2024, election. Early voting has already begun, so you may have already voted. But we would like to get your opinion in our anonymous poll.
Louisiana lawmakers aim to deregulate homeschooling
The House Committee on Education approved a bill that will end the requirement that requires state approval for homeschooling curriculums.
Bossier City free time calendar: April 18, 2024
Live music and notable events for your consideration.
Mike Johnson: 'I will not resign' as he faces growing pressure as House Speaker
For Bossier Parish residents he is our neighbor. In Benton, he is a fellow church-goer. And on the national stage, he is the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Mike Johnson knew the job would not be easy. Now he faces growing pressure as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has called on Speaker Johnson to resign — throwing more uncertainty into that chamber just months before the November elections.
Bossier City employee pay raises: Charter Commission rethinks mandated salary increases
The Bossier City Charter Commission began with a full head of steam, anxious to rewrite the City's "Constitution" and implement several improvements to local government. So far, it has fallen short of gaining ground to put local term limits before the voters — and now it's rethinking an effort to mandate City employee salary increases.
Inside Barksdale AFB: 'Bayou Vigilance' hones response and combat operation skills
Airmen from the 2nd and 5th Bomb Wings trained together and evaluated response and combat operation skills during exercise Bayou Vigilance, which took place April 3-12, 2024, at Barksdale Air Force Base.
Country Place residents: Prepare for water outage and boil advisory
Residents in the Country Place Subdivision should be prepared for a temporary interruption in water service on Wednesday, April 17, at 10:00 p.m., according to the Consolidated Water Sewer District #1
Bossier City named among 'Top 100 most dangerous cities in USA'
While the Bossier City mayor delays reporting on crime, a report names Bossier City among the “Top 100 most dangerous cities in the U.S.A.'“