Bossier City Council: No public action on lawsuits, improvements to sexual assault response, surplus sale
Plus — City of Bossier City to host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony today.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Today: Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid-90s. Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph this afternoon.
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Friday: Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid-90s. Light and variable winds, becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Beyond Bossier
Bossier City Council: No public action on lawsuits, improvements to sexual assault response, surplus sale
Following an executive session Wednesday to discuss ongoing litigation against the City, the Bossier City Council took no public action.
One suit, filed by Wes Merriott of SOBO.live alleges violations of First Amendment rights and open meetings laws. The other legal action was initiated Red Rover, a dog training, grooming, and boarding business. The lawsuit claims City officials harassed and attempted to shut down the business.
At its regular meeting hours later, the council:
Approved local-match funding for Benton Road repairs.
Approved an agreement between the City of Bossier City and the Bossier Parish Coroner and the Bossier Parish Sheriff to improve the Sexual Assault Response Plan in the parish of Bossier by ensuring 24/7 coverage of SANE nurses.
Gave final approval for the sale of surplus equipment.
Discussed implementing changes and creating official qualifications for the ceremonial naming of streets.
Introduced an ordinance that would create a partnership with a streaming service for youth sports held at Tinsley Park. (More on the potential partnership in the video below.)
City of Bossier City to host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony today
Join the City of Bossier City and Keep Bossier Beautiful for a solemn 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor and remember the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on that fateful day 24 years ago.
The ceremony will include a moment of silence, speeches from distinguished guests, and special performances.
This morning, Thursday, September 11, 2025, 9:00 am at Liberty Garden, Bossier City municipal complex.
BPPJ to host household hazardous waste collection day
The Bossier Parish Police Jury, in collaboration with Shreveport Green, is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on September 27, 2025. This initiative provides Bossier Parish residents with a safe and convenient way to properly dispose of hazardous materials.
Reservations are required to ensure a smooth, efficient, and safe experience for everyone. With a reservation, you’ll enjoy little to no wait time — and volunteers can better assist you. If you provide an email address, you’ll receive a reminder on the Friday before your scheduled drop-off.
What is eligible for disposal
Paints, stains, and varnishes
Household cleaners and chemicals
Pesticides and herbicides
Automotive fluids (oil, antifreeze, brake fluid)
Batteries (car and household)
Light bulbs & fluorescent bulbs
Electronic waste
Pool chemicals
What is not eligible
Medical waste
Ammunition or explosives
Commercial or industrial waste
Tires
Gas cylinders
Household fire extinguishers
Furniture
Prescription meds
Radioactive materials
Household fire alarms and smoke detectors
This service is made possible thanks to the support of: Bossier Parish, the City of Shreveport, the City of Bossier City, Caddo Parish, and Republic Services.
Time slots are limited, so reserve yours by visiting Shreveport Green’s website or by clicking here.
Another Household Hazardous Collection Day is tentatively scheduled for the end of November.
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Examples of conflicts of interest in local media:
Newspapers that are "official journals" for a government become financially dependent on the revenue and are unlikely to challenge the government in order to protect their contract.
Revenue from major advertisers can influence coverage.
Family and personal ties to organizations, the school board, law enforcement, government officials or business leaders.
Political bias.
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"Sponsored posts"
Centralized content: Large media companies often highlight news from other cities, not the Bossier area.
Feature coverage of local hospitals, politicians, and favored events.
Advertisements and commercials that resemble news.
Non-local ownership.
Undisclosed ownership ties to a company, government, or organization.
Reporters who participate in political organizations or advocacy groups.
News reports with a lack of context.
