Bossier Parish Police Jury to consider support for a new infrastructure funding solution
Plus — Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office announces first annual 'Kids Shoot for Youth Charities.'
Bossier City weather — Today: Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid-90s. Light and variable winds, becoming east around 5 mph this afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid-70s. East winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Thursday: Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid-90s. Light and variable winds, becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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Bossier Parish Police Jury to consider support for a new infrastructure funding solution
At today's Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting, jurors will consider a resolution in support of federal legislation creating a National Infrastructure Bank. It's an ambitious and wide-ranging initiative seeking to provide long-term, low-interest loans for infrastructure projects to states and municipalities — without requiring new federal taxes or appropriations.
The latest version of the measure has been kicking around the halls of Congress since 2023, but it is not currently on the legislative agenda.
The idea was also floated by President Barack Obama in 2011, and quickly rejected by Republicans. The 2023 bill, originally sponsored by Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-Illinois), was a spin-off concept from Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal" and aimed to spark a U.S. resurgence in manufacturing.
It was widely supported by Democrats, with all 47 co-sponsors of the 2023 bill being Democrats, but Republicans have generally not been on board with the measure. House Speaker and Bossier resident Mike Johnson has not made any specific comments or taken a stance on the "National Infrastructure Bank" as a standalone proposal. However, Johnson voted against the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a significant bipartisan infrastructure package. This suggests a general resistance to large, potentially sweeping infrastructure initiatives. A BossierNow request for comment from Johnson on the NIB had not been returned by the time of publication.
The NIB website says the legislation would "create a $5 trillion bank to fund U.S. infrastructure. The NIB is modeled on four previous banks, beginning with the First and Second Bank of the United States, and was used by Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt. Each time the bank was used, America developed as a manufacturing nation. It must be used for that same purpose today."
BPPJ public information officer Rod White told BossierNow that the resolution of support was being sponsored by Jury President Glenn Benton.
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office announces first annual 'Kids Shoot for Youth Charities'
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office is sponsoring its first annual "Kids Shoot for Youth Charities." The youth sporting clay competition is "more than just a day of fun at the range; it is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children across our community and beyond," BPSO says.
The competition will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Bossier Sheriff's Youth Shooting Range, 2860 Old Plain Dealing Road, in Plain Dealing.
Proceeds will benefit five organizations devoted to children's health and safety: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, March of Dimes, Shriners Children's Hospital, The Gingerbread House Children's Advocacy Center, and Easter Seals.
"We are honored to sponsor this event to benefit these outstanding organizations," Sheriff Julian Whittington said. "It is a great way for our young people to come together, enjoy some friendly competition, and know that their efforts are supporting children in need."
The shoot will be limited to the first 15 teams that secure a spot by submitting a completed registration form and entry fee. There are also limited spots for individual shooters.
For registration, sponsorship details, or more information, contact: Deputy James Lonadier (318) 210-9253 or jlonadier@bossiersheriff.com, Deputy Mary Kerry at (318) 965-3409, or Dana Brossett at (318) 965-3525.
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BPCC to hold on-campus registration August 13
Bossier Parish Community College invites prospective and returning students to its on-campus registration for the Fall 2024 semester. This event will take place on August 13th from 9 am to 6 pm at all campuses – Bossier, Natchitoches, and Many.
During this event, students will have the opportunity to:
Register for fall 2025 courses.
Meet with academic advisors for course selection and enrollment.
Seek assistance with financial aid and military benefits.
Explore a wide range of associate degrees, technical diplomas, and Career and Technical Certificates in pathways such as healthcare, computer technology, manufacturing, business, and general studies.
For added convenience, online registration is available 24/7, allowing you to register any time, any day, by visiting www.bpcc.edu.
Fall classes begin August 14th.
For more information on any of the College’s programs and to apply, visit www.bpcc.edu.
Detailed information regarding applying, registration, tuition costs and deadlines can be found online at www.bpcc.edu/admissions or contact the BPCC Admissions Office at (318) 678-6004 or admissions@bpcc.edu.
It's back to school in Bossier Parish this week
The first day of school in Bossier Parish is Thursday for grades 1 through 12. Thursday, August 14, is the first day of school for students attending kindergarten. August 21 is the first day for pre-K kids.
Bossier zoning applications: August 11, 2025
These actions will be presented to the Metropolitan Planning Commission at its meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm.
The application of Loyd Dodson, Dodson Properties, requesting a Zoning Amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land, being 64.32 acres, more or less, from R-A (Residential Agriculture) to B-3 (General Business), located at 5150 Hwy 80, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, for a shopping center, Two Oaks Plaza. (Police Jury District 2)
The application of Micha Duffy, Duffy Engineering, for Lesley and Kyle Wunnenberg, requesting a Zoning Amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 0.07 acres, more or less, from R-LD (Residential Low Density) to B-1 (Business Commercial), located at 2290 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana for a chiropractic office. (City Council 5) (Police Jury District 7)
The application of Donald Barker, Mohr and Associates for Cardinal On Shed LLC, requesting a Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of low-content alcohol for off-premise consumption at a C-Store with Fuel Sales, located at 5500 Shed Road, Bossier City, LA. (City Council District 4) (Police Jury District 5)
The application of Donald Barker, Mohr and Associates for Shops on Shed LLC, requesting a Conditional Use Approval for the retail sale of high and low content alcohol for off-premise consumption at a liquor store, located at 5520 Shed Road, Bossier City, LA. (City Council District 4) (Police Jury District 5)
The application of Ryan Estess, Raley and Associates, for Greg Tilley, Bossier Mobile Homes INC, requesting a Preliminary Plat being a Planned Unit Development, Windsor Court Subdivision Unit No.2, being 5.999 acres more or less located in Section 24, Township 18 North, Range 13 West, Bossier City, Louisiana (north of the existing Windsor Court Subdivision).(City Council District 4) (Police Jury District 8)
The application of D + B Architecture, for Arc of Acadiana, requesting an Amended Planned Unit Development Review, being 5.7 acres, more or less, located at 4708 Barksdale Boulevard, Bossier City, Louisiana. (City Council District 1) (Police Jury District 2)
The application of Kymberly Rowsey, requesting a Conditional Use Approval for an allowance of an 8-foot fence, located at 2045 Highpoint Place, Bossier Parish, Louisiana (inside Forest Hills subdivision). (Police Jury District 2)
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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