LSU Health medical students to host free workshop for boys ages 9-12
LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine students will host the annual Boys Only Workshop on Saturday, April 6, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at LSU Health Shreveport’s new Center for Medical Education.
Lee Jeter: The Bossier City Council is 'in violation of the law'
The Bossier City Charter Commission has been tasked with reviewing the "Constitution" of the City of Bossier City. The Charter is the governing document of City government. The Charter Commission meetings have uncovered some surprising revelations, including that the commissioners — appointed by the elected officials currently in office — believe some City leaders have violated the law.
Check your tickets: Big winners in Louisiana Lottery a short drive away from Bossier City
Where were you on Easter weekend? If you’ve taken some road trips lately, you may want to check your lottery tickets. There have been some big winners just a short drive away from Bossier City.
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 to provide residents with details of the project.
Less than 4 weeks to the election: Where are Bossier Parish sample ballots?
Less than four weeks remain before the April 27 election, and Bossier Parish voters — not to mention all the other parishes in the state facing the same dilemma — have no idea what they will vote on.
Tonight: Air quality results from the former wood-treating facility on Hamilton Rd. to be released
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the Multistate Environmental Response Trust are hosting a community meeting and drop-in information session tonight, Tuesday, April 2, to discuss environmental investigations and cleanup near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee wood treating facility in Bossier City
Bossier City is in the path of next week's solar eclipse: Here's what to know
Bossier City is in the swath of high-value Earth that will experience the 2024 Solar Eclipse one week from today. On Monday, April 8, 2024, residents of Bossier City and the surrounding areas will have a front-row seat to this rare celestial phenomenon. Scientists say we will see 98% totality.
Inside Barksdale AFB: Families share science excitement
The halls of STARBASE Louisiana echoed with joyful shouts of "Whoa!" and "Cool!" as Barksdale parents and children participated in the inaugural Family Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Night at Barksdale Air Force Base last week.
Bossier City traffic hassle
A driving tip that you’ll want to know if you are on Benton Rd. beginning today.
Bossier City Charter Commission rejects Mayor's resolution for a public vote on term limits
In a meeting Thursday, March 28, the Bossier City Charter Commission voted against Mayor Tommy Chandler's proposed resolution to allow a public vote on term limits for elected officials.
Bossier City insurance salesman Adam Bass pushes bill in Louisiana Senate to end insurance policy '3-year rule'
State lawmakers are on track to repeal a consumer protection law adopted after Hurricane Katrina that forbids homeowner insurance companies from canceling policies that have been in effect for more than three years.
New wrinkle in Bossier Parish law enforcement scams
Scammers have gotten more sophisticated in their attempts to steal your money.
Bossier City residents opposing townhome development propose community park instead
Some area residents oppose a proposed new townhouse development in the Stockwell Road area and suggest that the City of Bossier City approve a community park instead.
Bossier City Charter Commission meeting tonight
The Bossier City Charter Commission will meet tonight to review changes previously submitted as well as comments and input gathered during recent town hall meetings.
Bossier Schools opposes state Education Savings Accounts. What are ESAs? What you need to know.
Louisiana legislators have proposed legislation for a universal education savings account program in the state. ESAs give families public funding to pay for educational expenses, including tuition at private schools, tutoring, textbooks, uniforms, computers and other education-related devices.
Bossier City street improvements: Where construction stands; what's planned next
Some $70 million of capital improvements are currently underway in Bossier City. City engineer Ben Rauschenbach gave the Bossier City Council an update Tuesday on the progress being made on 10 projects under construction and 16 projects that are in the design and planning stages.
Bossier Parish Police Jury discusses — at length — Sunday liquor sales
A motion to approve the sale of liquor on Sunday at a business in Bossier Parish caused quite a bit of discussion — and some confusion — at the Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting.
Louisiana bill to put abortion ban up for public vote fails
By a 10-2 vote, a House committee rejected a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at overturning the state's abortion ban and safeguarding individual rights in pregnancy-related health decisions.
Inside Barksdale AFB: New digital education curriculum being developed in Bossier City
A new curriculum developed locally will serve as the model for digital education across the Air Force and Department of Defense.
Louisiana election results: Decisive rematch and a 'Blue Reboot'
The candidate for Caddo Parish sheriff who won a November election by one vote held a far more comfortable margin Saturday in a court-ordered redo.