A rare retail comeback: Books-a-Million reopens in Bossier City
The new Books-a-Million at 2920 Meadowcreek Drive, next to Aldi. Photo by Crest Construction & Commercial Roofing.
It's a rare retail comeback. After 11 years of closing its Bossier City location, Books-A-Million has reopened.
The new location, at 2920 Meadowcreek Drive, formerly housed Lane Bryant, which closed in 2020 following the parent company's bankruptcy. The received bookstore chain is based in Birmingham, and now runs over 260 stores in more than 30 states.
Inside Bossier’s new Books-a-Million. Photo by Crest Construction & Commercial Roofing.
A grand opening has not yet been announced, but the store was fully stocked and ready for customers with its doors open this weekend.
Crest Construction & Commercial Roofing of Monroe renovated the building in just 12 weeks.
Meanwhile, 2nd & Charles in the old BAM location, and owned by the same company, is slated to close.
Long line of honorees at Bossier Parish School Board meeting
There was a long line of honorees at the Bossier Parish School Board meeting last Thursday.
Carley Riley, now in her freshman year at Airline High School, was named National Champion at the Creative Lecture competition at the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference in June.
Erin Wink, the assistant principal at Benton High School, graduated from Baylor University with a PhD in Education with a focus on Learning and Organizational Change.
Benton Intermediate School students Jace Hamm and Colt Tyree were honored for state championships in archery.
The Benton Middle School archery team was also honored for state and national championships, including Aaryav Joshi, who won both the individual state IBO 3D and the Bullseye championships.
The Airline High School team was state Bullseye champions.
Charli Long from Benton High School was recognized for winning the individual titles in both the Bullseye and the IBO 3D competitions.
Superintendent Jason Rowland recognized District 10 board member Sandra "Samm" Darby as a 2025 Mattie Brewer McCulloch 50 Over 50 Award Honoree.
"In 2010, Sandra A. Darby made history as the first African American woman elected to public office in Bossier City, Louisiana, serving with distinction on the Bossier Parish School Board," Rowland said. "During her tenure, she proudly supported two major initiatives: securing the largest permanent pay raise in district history, making Bossier one of the top-paying school systems in the region, and approving a bond proposal to upgrade the infrastructure of Bossier High School."
Darby serves as Coordinator of the Master of Public Health Program at LSU Health Shreveport.
"Her heart for education reflects her belief that learning transforms lives," Rowland added.
Darby will be honored at a ceremony on September 4th at 6 pm at the Bossier Civic Center.
Approved a final revised budget for fiscal year 24-2025
Authorized Haughton High School baseball facility improvements funded by the Haughton Baseball Booster Club
Authorized Bossier Memorial Stadium Field lighting improvements, funded by the committed construction fund
Approved a new classroom addition for Benton High School with an estimated total project cost of $10.6 million funded by the committed construction fund
Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office opens rifle range to the public for hunting season
With hunting season approaching, Sheriff Julian Whittington is pleased to announce that the Bossier Sheriff’s Office Rifle Range will be open to the public for hunters to sight in their rifles.
BPSO’s rifle range, located at 2955 Old Plain Dealing Road in Plain Dealing, will be available for hunters to ensure their rifles are properly sighted in and ready for the upcoming season in a safe and controlled environment.
September 6, 2025 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM
September 13, 2025 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM
September 20, 2025 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM
"Our deputies will be on hand to assist and ensure safety, giving hunters confidence in knowing that their equipment is prepared before they head into the woods," Sheriff Whittington said. "We are happy to provide this service to our community and support our local sportsmen and women."
There is no charge to use the range during these designated sight-in days. Basic targets will be provided and set up at 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards. Shooters will need to bring their own rifles, ammunition, eye protection and ear protection. Basic safety rules will be enforced at all times.
Anyone requiring further information can contact the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Training Academy at (318) 965-3525.
Bossier sirens: Dark chase with blinker on, unruly nephew, woman empties victim's bank account
Are you hearing sirens in your neighborhood? Drove by a group of first-responders on the scene of an emergency? If you wonder what’s going on in Bossier, here are details of recent emergency calls, from minor disturbances to life-threatening events — and the occasional human-interest encounter.
This report provides a snapshot of recent activity in Bossier City and Bossier Parish, including police, fire, and EMS operations.
08/25/2025 03:35 am. Police pursuit on Highway 1. "Continue straight on LA-1, continue south, past LA-523. Shreveport (PD) dropped out. South, down to LA-1. I think he turned his lights off, but he has his right blinker on. I don't think he knows, I can still see him. On LA-1, speed's 120. Coming up on Leonard Road, still southbound. Past Leonard Road, still southbound. A state trooper is involved in a pursuit. They're headed northbound, asking for assistance. We're going 130 miles per hour. They think the unit just pitted the vehicle, trying to get started. See if he can remember where they threw things out the window. I believe it's going to be somewhere on Market. To the desk, I'm also going to be bleeding from my hands."
08/24/2025 09:07 pm. Four cows loose near Spring Ridge at Texas line, Bossier City LA. Callers report four cows loose near Spring Ridge by the Texas state line in Bossier City. Three cows are brown, and one is brown and white. One caller stayed at the scene in a utility vehicle, trying to keep the cows off the road.
08/24/2025 08:53 pm. Caller reports unruly nephew refusing to follow rules at home. A woman called to report that her nephew is being disruptive at home by talking back and not listening to adults. He is also not wanting to attend school, and she is asking for help from an officer to address the situation.
08/24/2025 08:23 pm. Driver threatened to run over woman near Kimberly Road. A woman stated that a driver in a navy blue or black Mercedes tried to run her over while she was walking near Kimberly Road. After the attempt, the driver verbally harassed her before driving into a nearby neighborhood.
08/24/2025 08:21 PM. Neighbor's dog damages fence, owner seeks assistance. A resident is seeking assistance because their neighbor's dog is jumping on the fence and causing damage. The neighbor has not agreed to help pay for the repairs. "Near Francis Avenue. Our callers are calling in because his neighbor's dog keeps jumping on and tearing up the fence. He's wanting someone to come speak with him to see if they could help with the neighbor refusing to help with the cost of getting the fence fixed."
08/24/2025 05:47 pm. "Near Meadow Creek Dr, Bossier City, LA, reported that a female emptied their bank account and is in possession of their funds, possibly involving fraud."
08/24/2025 05:00 pm. Police respond to report of irate mother. Pleasant Grove, Bossier City, LA 71111. Police are being sent to speak with a man about his mother, who is upset. "Can you please be enroute to near Pleasant Hill Drive to speak to a man about his mother being irate?"
08/24/2025 03:05 pm. Woman knocks mailbox off and throws it at person. An incident in Bossier City, LA, where a woman knocked over a mailbox and threw it at someone. Men then tried to get her into a car, and police arrived at the scene. "A woman wearing light blue jeans, a black shirt, and sneakers knocked a mailbox off and threw it at another person. Several men tried to get her into a vehicle, but no description of the vehicle was given."
08/24/2025 2:40 pm. Granddaughter possibly making drugs at home. A grandmother called to report her 14-year-old granddaughter may be trying to make drugs and is acting uncontrollably at a residence near Stillwater Place. The caller requested that officers come and speak with the juvenile and family.
08/24/2025 11:33 am. Juveniles cause damage to a vehicle in the yard near Oakwood St, Bossier City, LA 71111. A resident at a Bossier City property said that a group of young people is coming onto his lawn and damaging his car. He wants to make a formal report about it.
08/24/2025 04:24 am. Bicyclist injured after crash with loose dog. A bicyclist had a crash involving a loose dog and is injured. "He might have a broken collarbone and cannot move, lying in the road." Medics are on their way but are waiting because the dog is still running loose.
08/23/2025 11:43 pm. Sexual assault reported near Swan Lake Road. Radio call reporting a sexual assault that happened near Swan Lake Road. A victim is receiving assistance. Officers are gathering more information about the incident.
08/23/2025 05:35 pm. A group of shoplifters stole merchandise from a Walmart gas station on Airline Drive. Five individuals stole a large amount of items from the store and drove away in a black vehicle. "Clerk reported that several people took items from the store without paying. They left the scene in a black vehicle and the clerk noted the license plate number. Approximately five individuals were involved in the theft."
Passport fair to be held at Bossier Clerk of Court's office
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Speaker Mike Johnson’s office – in coordination with the Bossier Clerk of Court Jill Sessions – will host a passport fair for all Louisiana residents hoping to either renew or acquire a passport.
Any Louisianian with upcoming plans to travel outside of the country is encouraged to attend and prevent future passport issues.
Click here for details and required documents to bring.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Blvd., third floor in Benton.
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