Bossier City Council investigative committee probing 'off the books' spending to hold public meeting today
Plus — Bossier City weekend: Diamond hunting just a two-hour drive away.
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Bossier City Council investigative committee probing 'off the books' spending to hold public meeting today
A Bossier City Council investigative committee formed to probe the Chandler Administration's possible involvement in alleged unapproved spending for "free driveways" will hold a public meeting this morning at 10 am.
The chairman of the committee, District 1's councilmember Brian Hammons, as well as committee members Debra Ross and Cliff Smith, will provide an update on their inquiry.
The committee reviewed the use of public funds for parking lots at Scot’s Audio and Bossier Power Equipment.
Mayor Tommy Chandler said the investigation was unnecessary because he approved the "off the books" City spending.
BossierNow will publish an extra edition available to paid subscribers with details on the meeting later this morning.
Bossier’s Mike Johnson on the cover of Time magazine
"Don't you ever want revenge?" Donald Trump asked Mike Johnson.
It was late May, and the President was in the Speaker’s office venting about House Republicans who were standing in the way of his signature tax-and-spending legislation, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. Trump was half-kidding, but he expected allegiance, not agita. Johnson explained that seeking vengeance cut against his Christian faith.
When the President gave him a stone-faced look, the Speaker offered a more practical reason: with a narrow majority, vendettas aren’t an option. “We don’t have the luxury,” he told Trump.
That's how the Time magazine cover story featuring Bossier resident and House Speaker Mike Johnson begins.
Entitled "The Survivor," the article details how Johnson successfully navigated the political landscape of a Trump-aligned GOP. It describes Johnson's role as a collaborator with the President, acting as a Speaker who is willing to urge the House to follow Trump's agenda.
The story highlights Johnson's actions, including his support for pro-crypto legislation and his efforts to align the legislative branch with Trump's goals. It also touches on his personal background, including his evangelical Christian faith and his previous work as a constitutional lawyer specializing in religious liberty cases.
Time suggests that Johnson's rise to the speakership was in part due to his perceived lack of experience, which allowed different factions within the party to see in him what they wanted. The article also mentions his involvement in the controversy regarding the 2020 presidential election results.
Bossier City weekend: Diamond hunting just a two-hour drive away
Just about a two-hour drive from Bossier City is one of the only places in the world where you can search for real diamonds in their original volcanic source.
Located on Arkansas Highway 301 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, Crater of Diamonds State Park is an easy and fun weekend getaway.
And you might just find a diamond.
Finding a diamond for an engagement ring
Weeks of dedication and hard work recently paid off for 31-year-old Micherre Fox, of Manhattan, NY, when she found a 2.30-carat white diamond at Arkansas’ world-famous Crater of Diamonds State Park.
About two years ago, Fox decided that she wanted to find her own diamond for an engagement ring.
"There's something symbolic about being able to solve problems with money, but sometimes money runs out in a marriage,” she explained. “You need to be willing and able to solve those problems with hard work.” Her partner, supportive of the endeavor, agreed to wait until she achieved her goal.
Fox, who just completed graduate school, decided to dedicate part of a month-long break to searching for a diamond. “I was willing to go anywhere in the world to make that happen,” she said. “I researched, and it turned out that the only place in the world to do it was right in our backyard, in Arkansas!”
After two weeks of intense preparation, Fox arrived at the Crater of Diamonds State Park on July 8 to begin her diamond-hunting adventure.
July was a great time to enjoy everything the park has to offer, from cooling off in the on-site pool to exploring the park. Staff encourage guests to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade or at the Diamond Springs Water Park when spending time outdoors. During her three-week visit, Fox made the most of her time, searching for diamonds nearly every day while also enjoying the unique Crater of Diamonds experience.
A last-day find
Around 11 am on Tuesday, July 29, her last day at the park, Fox was walking along the West Drain of the park’s 37.5-acre diamond search area when she spotted something glistening at her feet. Thinking it might be an iridescent, dew-covered spiderweb, Fox nudged it with her boot, but the shine remained. Realizing it was a very shiny stone, Fox picked it up for a closer look.
"Having never seen an actual diamond in my hands, I didn’t know for sure, but it was the most ‘diamond-y diamond’ I had seen,” she said.
Clenching the gem in her fist, Fox rushed to the Diamond Discovery Center, where park staff confirmed she had found a white, or colorless, diamond weighing more than two carats. Fox was overcome with emotion upon hearing the news, stating, “I got on my knees and cried, then started laughing.”
Fox’s diamond is about the size of a human canine tooth. It has a smooth, rounded shape and beautiful metallic luster, typical of most Crater diamonds. Its blemished surface hints at its violent origin deep within the Earth's mantle. It is the third-largest diamond found at the park, so far, in 2025.
Being in the right place at the right time
Assistant Superintendent Waymon Cox says, “Ms. Fox’s story highlights the fact that, even when putting forth your best effort, being in the right place at the right time plays a part in finding diamonds,” said Crater of Diamonds State Park Assistant Superintendent Waymon Cox. “After weeks of hard work, Ms. Fox found her diamond sitting right on top of the ground.”
Many guests choose to name the diamonds they find at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Fox has named her gem the Fox-Ballou Diamond, after her and her partner’s last names. She plans to have the diamond set in her engagement ring.
Reflecting on her time at the Crater of Diamonds State Park, Fox emphasized the hands-on nature of the experience.
"After all the research, there's luck and there's hard work,” she said. “When you are literally picking up the dirt in your hands, no amount of research can do that for you; no amount of education can take you all the way. It was daunting!" Fox credited park staff and other guests with helping her find her way and making her visit a memorable one.
Some 366 diamonds have been registered at Crater of Diamonds State Park in 2025, including 11 weighing more than one carat each. In total, over 75,000 diamonds have been unearthed at the Crater of Diamonds State Park since the first diamonds were discovered in 1906.
Located on Arkansas Highway 301 in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, Crater of Diamonds State Park is open from 8 am to 5 pm daily (except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve afternoon and Christmas Day).
Bossier City Police incidents and arrests report: August 2-4, 2025
Hour by hour. Day and night. This is BossierNow’s reporting of Bossier City Police Department incidents and arrests. This report covers the actions that occurred from August 2-4.
All persons named or shown are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
08/02/2025 00:00:00 Incident 1700 Blk Old Minden Bossier, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/02/2025 00:13:00 Arrest 1400 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, 1) Fugitive Arrest-BPSO (Misdemeanor), and 2) Fugitive Arrest-SPD (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 30
08/02/2025 01:35:00 Arrest 700 Blk Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest/SPD (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 66
08/02/2025 01:46:00 Incident 3200 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/02/2025 02:44:00 Arrest 3200 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 54
08/02/2025 04:18:00 Incident 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Resisting An Officer (Information Only)
08/02/2025 06:38:00 Arrest 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La 1) Failure To Appear-DUS (Misdemeanor), 2) Failure To Appear-Expired Tags (Misdemeanor), 3) Failure To Appear-Passing A School Bus (Misdemeanor), and 4) Failure To Appear-Violations Of Registration Provision (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 35
08/02/2025 09:20:00 Incident 2400 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Motor Vehicle Parts And Accessories (Active)
08/02/2025 10:23:00 Incident 2800 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La Theft - Shoplifting (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/02/2025 10:59:00 Arrest 1700 Blk Southview Dr Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Child Endangerment (Felony) Dremarieon Djavious Evans, Black Or African American, Male, Age 24
08/02/2025 11:07:00 Arrest 2800 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La Theft (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 32
08/02/2025 11:26:00 Incident 3300 Blk Old Minden Rd Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Active)
08/02/2025 11:57:00 Arrest 2800 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La 1) Theft (Misdemeanor), 2) Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor), and 3) Fugitive Arrest-SPD (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 31
08/02/2025 12:05:00 Incident 1800 Blk Old Minden Rd Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Exceptionally Cleared)
08/02/2025 13:22:00 Incident 2800 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La Theft - Shoplifting (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/02/2025 13:56:00 Arrest 2800 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La 1) Theft (Misdemeanor), 2) Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor), and 3) Fugitive Arrest - Greg County (Felony) Lawrence Perry, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 58
08/03/2025 00:00:00 Incident 300 Blk Edge Brook St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule II (Active)
08/03/2025 00:18:00 Arrest 1400 Blk Swan Lake Rd Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest-BPSO (Felony) Quintin Williams, Black Or African American, Male, Age 21
08/03/2025 00:46:00 Incident 1600 Blk Hill St/Yarbrough St Bossier City, La D/P - Drunkenness (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/03/2025 00:47:00 Incident 800 Blk Princeton Av Bossier City, La D/P - Drunkenness (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/03/2025 01:09:00 Arrest 1600 Blk Hill St/Yarbrough St Bossier City, La 1) D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor), and 2) Failure To Appear-D/P Intoxicated (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 47
08/03/2025 01:09:00 Arrest 800 Blk Princeton Av Bossier City, 1) D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor), and 2) Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 24
08/03/2025 01:29:00 Arrest 400 Blk Kelly St Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor), 2) Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor), and 3) Obstruction Of Justice (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 19
08/03/2025 01:44:00 Incident 700 Blk Butler St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/03/2025 01:44:00 Incident 100 Blk Benton Spur Rd Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/03/2025 01:51:00 Incident 700 Blk Margaritaville Way Bossier City, La D/P - Drunkenness (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/03/2025 01:53:00 Arrest 700 Blk Butler St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 22
08/03/2025 02:19:00 Arrest 700 Blk Margaritaville Way Bossier City, D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 62
08/03/2025 02:19:00 Arrest 100 Blk Benton Spur Rd Bossier City, 1) Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor), and 2) Possession Schedule II (Felony) Eddie Decarlo Markray, Black Or African American, Male, Age 42
08/03/2025 02:48:00 Arrest 1600 Blk E Texas St Bossier City, La 1) Failure To Appear -Window Tint (Misdemeanor), and 2) Failure To Appear - DUS (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 25
08/03/2025 03:42:00 Incident 200 Blk Wyche St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule II (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/03/2025 04:27:00 Arrest 200 Blk Wyche St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule II (Felony) Lacey Leann Smith, White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 34
08/03/2025 05:37:00 Incident 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Resisting An Officer (Information Only)
08/03/2025 07:30:00 Arrest 4200 Blk Mike St Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 19
08/03/2025 07:59:00 Incident 4200 Blk Mike St Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Active)
08/03/2025 08:30:00 Arrest 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Misrepresentation During Booking (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 25
08/03/2025 09:18:00 Arrest 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Failure To Appear-DUS (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 37
08/03/2025 13:21:00 Incident 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Misrepresentation During Booking (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/03/2025 13:35:00 Arrest 700 Blk Hope St Shreveport, La Failure To Appear-Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 38
08/03/2025 14:17:00 Incident 400 Blk Long Acre Dr Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Exceptionally Cleared)
08/03/2025 14:38:00 Incident 2500 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La Theft - Shoplifting (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/03/2025 14:48:00 Incident 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Simple Battery (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/04/2025 00:34:00 Arrest 800 Blk Traffic St Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule II (Felony), 2) Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor), and 3) Bicycles; Front Lamps; Side & Rear Reflectors (Misdemeanor) Lamarion Lewis, Black Or African American, Male, Age 33
08/04/2025 00:56:00 Arrest 700 Blk Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, Fugitive Arrest (BPSO) (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 25
08/04/2025 02:08:00 Citation 1930 Airline Dr Bossier City 1) Violations Of Registration Provisions; Switched, 2) No Insurance, and 3) No Motorcycle Endorsement White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 43
08/04/2025 02:09:00 Incident 1900 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/04/2025 02:38:00 Arrest 1900 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor), 2) Violations Of Registration Provisions; Switched (Misdemeanor), 3) No Insurance (Misdemeanor), and 4) No Motorcycle Endorsement (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 43
08/04/2025 02:55:00 Incident 1900 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La Theft From Building (Active)
08/04/2025 07:37:00 Incident 800 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Stalking (Active)
08/04/2025 08:42:00 Incident 1200 Blk Holiday Pl Bossier City, La Simple Battery (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/04/2025 09:02:00 Incident 400 Blk Preston Blvd Bossier City, La Simple Burglary - From Motor Vehicle (Active)
08/04/2025 09:02:00 Incident 6200 Blk E Oxbow Loop Bossier City, La Simple Burglary - From Motor Vehicle (Active)
08/04/2025 09:16:00 Arrest 1200 Blk Holiday Pl Bossier City, La Simple Battery (Misdemeanor) Vincent White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 19
Bossier City events calendar
Live music in Bossier City and other notable events in the area for your free time consideration. If you would like to add an event to the Bossier City free time calendar, send the details to email@bossiernow.com.
August 9: Sheila and the Caddo Kats at Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack
August 16: Anxious at the Louisiana Downs Casino
August 15: KC and the Sunshine Band will bring their classic funk and disco sound to the Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino & Hotel. 8 pm.
August 22: The Marshall Tucker Band at Margaritaville Resort Casino
August 31: The 14th Annual Shreveport Blues & Southern Soul Pre-Labor Day Fest at Festival Plaza
September 12: Hudson Westbrook and the Texas Forever Fall Tour. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.
September 13: Lainey Wilson at the Brookshire Grocery Arena
October 3: Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters at Margaritaville
October 17: Zach Top and his Cold Beer and Country Music tour at the Brookshire Grocery Arena.
October 18: Wanda Sykes and her Please and Thank You tour at the Horseshoe Bossier City.
October 24: Styx at the Live Casino & Hotel Louisiana. 8:00 pm. Tickets start at $59.99. Must be 21+
November 20: ZZ Top at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
December 12: Jiaoying Summers at the Live! Casino and Hotel. Get ready for a night of fearless, dark, and laugh-out-loud comedy from a global sensation with over 1 billion views online! You’ve seen her viral “Uber Karen” sketch and hilarious English name roasts — now catch her live on her “What Specie Are You?” tour!
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