State leaders, Bossier School Board, unite against new federal Title IX rules
High-profile state political leadership united Monday in opposition to new Title IX rules which are to go into effect August 1. Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley, and some members of the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education joined Attorney General Liz Murrill in announcing legal action against the new regulations.
Biden administration plans to ease marijuana laws
The Biden administration has announced plans to remove marijuana from a list of the most dangerous and highly regulated drugs, the Department of Justice said Tuesday night.
Bossier City free time calendar: May 1, 2024
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Bossier's District 5 Rep. Dennis Bamburg says 'no teacher is having their salary cut'
State Rep. Dennis Bamburg of House District 5 says he is "setting the record straight on education funding" in Louisiana.
Over 2,000 Swepco customers are still without power in Bossier Parish
The storm cleanup continues in Bossier Parish following Sunday night storms that swept through the region, triggering tornado warnings and severe weather alerts. As of 6 a.m. Tuesday, more than 2,000, or 3% of Swepco customers in Bossier Parish, were still without power.
Foster Campbell urges Gov. Landry to impose a 'foreign oil tax' and eliminate the state income tax
Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell said Governor Jeff Landry would be “remembered forever” in Louisiana if he eliminated the state income tax and replaced it with a tax on foreign oil.
Bossier Parish man dies during power outage caused by storms
On Monday afternoon, Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington said that a Plain Dealing man died in the aftermath of Sunday night’s storms.
Storms leave over 11,000 without power; some Bossier Parish schools closed
Bossier Parish residents were advised of a Tornado Warning Sunday evening as a strong band of thunderstorms and brisk wind moved quickly through the area. The severe weather triggered live coverage from local television stations and numerous smart phone alerts, putting citizens on edge, following a weekend of massive damage from tornados in the Midwest over the weekend.
Results of the Bossier Parish Property Tax Election
The results of Saturday's election are in. Up to four tax renewals were on the ballot, depending on your voting precinct. Here are the results, with all precincts reporting in complete, but unofficial results:
Massive local call center fraud targeted senior and veteran bank accounts
A long list of defendants have been charged in a massive local fraud targeting seniors and veterans with high-balance checking accounts.
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.