City of Bossier City considers partnership with youth sports video streaming service
Plus — Inside Barksdale AFB: Noted inventor visits 307th Bomb Wing.
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City of Bossier City considers partnership with youth sports video streaming service
The City of Bossier City is considering getting into youth sports video programming. At its meeting Wednesday, the City Council will introduce an ordinance providing non-exclusive rights to SportsEngine to live-stream sporting events held at Tinsley Park.
SportsEngine is a subscription-based streaming service that partners with local school districts and amateur sports teams.
Last school year, the Frisco, Texas, independent school district began streaming over 4,000 of the district’s games for its 12 middle schools and 18 high schools. Subscriptions to view the games cost $7.98 per month or $79.98 per year, with a discount code allowing 60% off SportsEngine’s regular price.
Matthew Wilson is the facilitator for Frisco Independent School District athletics.
“The varsity football games are shot with human-controlled cameras and have live production crews, and those production crews at Kuykendall Stadium are led by students from the Frisco ISD Sports Broadcasting Club and classes,” Wilson said.
The City of Bossier City is looking to enter into a similar agreement where it will earn a 15% share of net subscription revenue.
Cameras would be installed at Tinsley Park, and SportsEngine would provide production software to capture and stream video of sports events on just about any device. The tech stack would also allow for the downloading of videos and editing of footage to create highlight packages.
The ordinance will come up for a second and final vote at the its next meeting.
The council has moved this week's meeting to Wednesday, September 10, at 3 pm at Bossier City Hall, 620 Benton Road.
Inside Barksdale AFB: Noted inventor visits 307th Bomb Wing
What happens when one of the nation’s most prolific inventors connects with the most enduring bomber in history? Seeds of innovation are planted.
Dean Kamen, the inventor behind more than 1,000 devices, from stair-climbing wheelchairs to the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, immersed himself in 307th Bomb Wing culture during a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base Aug. 27–28.
The visit was the latest in several he has taken at Air Force bases to spark collaboration between For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, known as FIRST, his nonprofit that promotes STEM education, and the Department of Defense.
“The Air Force Reserve’s dual connections between the military and the technical business community make it a great way to connect and accelerate FIRST into being available to every child in the Air Force,” Kamen said.
Kamen spoke with wing leadership, STARBASE Louisiana students, and innovators within the 307th Bomb Wing about his belief in the crucial connections between developing FIRST and the future of the nation’s defense.
“It’s a win-win because while the whole country needs more technically competent and technically passionate young people coming into the workforce,” Kamen said. “The military has a critical need for smart kids who are technically savvy, because the future of our nation is going to be heavily dependent on the use of advanced technologies.”
While Kamen’s emphasis was promoting FIRST, he also spent time learning about existing STEM-education efforts at Barksdale, including his first trip to STARBASE Louisiana, which the 307th Bomb Wing sponsors.
There, Kamen met with students and faculty, including Richard Scott, the STARBASE Louisiana director, whom he described as a “force of nature.”
Scott has been the driving force behind multiple STEM initiatives in the region while simultaneously guiding a program that has reached more than 40,000 students since 1999.
“It was an honor to have Dean Kamen visit STARBASE Louisiana,” said Scott. “His passion for creating the next generation of inventors is transforming the workforce.
Kamen also spoke with unit innovators, including Master Sgt. John Slaughter, an Air Force Spark Tank semifinalist for his Pylon Loader Adapter, and Lt. Col. Brandon Wolf, who earned Department of the Air Force accolades for his role in developing the Experiential Air Refueling Lightweight simulator (EARL), a virtual-reality, air-refueling trainer designed for B-52 student pilots.
Wolf served as Kamen’s guide during a B-52 Stratofortress mission.
“His (Kamen) investment in future generations is so important, and the way in which he does it really creates a spark that goes beyond simply learning about STEM,” said Wolf. “I hope the 307th Bomb Wing gets a chance to continue to work with Mr. Kamen.”
Kamen’s first ride in a B-52 came on the heels of flights in other platforms, including the U-2 Dragon Lady and the B-2 Spirit.
So what were his impressions of the long-serving bomber?
“I thought it would be about flying characteristics, but you really can’t think of it that way,” Kamen said. “It’s really a flying logistics center — a set of systems that makes it more like a military base that can put power anywhere it needs to be on the planet.”
The day after the sortie, Kamen sat at the airport, waiting for a Louisiana downpour to pass and reflecting on his time with the wing.
“(After the B-52 flight) we all talked more about the future and kids and FIRST, and the relationship with the Air Force, than we talked about the 60-year-old airplane we had just gotten out of,” Kamen said. “So I’m excited that this might be the next step in creating an even stronger relationship with the Air Force.”
Bossier law enforcement encourages neighborhoods to celebrate National Night Out in October
The Bossier City Police Department, the Bossier City Fire Department, the Bossier City Marshal’s Office, and the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, are inviting neighborhoods across the community to participate in National Night Out.
This year's event, designed to heighten crime prevention awareness and strengthen police-community relations, will be held on October 7, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
It is an excellent opportunity for residents to come together and engage with officers in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
"We believe that strong relationships between law enforcement and the community are key to making our city a safe place for everyone," said Police Chief Daniel Haugen. "We look forward to
seeing our neighbors and working together to build an even stronger community."
"National Night Out is the perfect chance for residents to connect with the men and women who serve their community every day," Sheriff Julian Whittington said. "These face-to-face conversations help build lasting relationships between law enforcement and the families they serve.”
Neighborhoods and local community organizations are encouraged to host block parties, cookouts, and special events. During the event, police officers and other first responders will visit registered events to meet residents and participate in the festivities.
For more information about National Night Out in Bossier Parish, or how your neighborhood can get involved, contact the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 965-3553.
Bossier City Police incidents and arrests report: September 1-3, 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 September 1-3, 2025.
All persons named or shown are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
09/01/2025 00:46:00 Incident 2600 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
09/01/2025 01:06:00 Arrest 700 block Margaritaville Way Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 30
09/01/2025 01:22:00 Incident 700 block Margaritaville Way Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/01/2025 01:35:00 Arrest 2675-100 block E Texas St Bossier, La Failure To Appear/License Plate (Misdemeanor)Black Or African American, Male, Age 47
09/01/2025 01:54:00 Incident 100 block I20 Hamilton Rd W On/Hamilton Rd Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/01/2025 02:31:00 Incident 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Failure To Appear (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/01/2025 02:34:00 Arrest 100 block I20 Hamilton Rd W On/Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor), 2) Prohibited Acts - Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor), and 3) Fugitive Arrest - SPD (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 34
09/01/2025 03:33:00 Arrest 1100 block Forum Dr Shreveport, La 1) Failure To Appear-Speeding (Misdemeanor), 2) Failure To Appear-No Driver's License (Misdemeanor), and 3) Fugitive Arrest - BPSO (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 38
09/01/2025 03:46:00 Arrest 700 block Horseshoe Blvd Bossier City, La Gain Entry On Gaming Boat (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 20
09/01/2025 03:46:00 Arrest 700 block Horseshoe Blvd Bossier City, La Gain Entry On Gaming Boat (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 20
09/01/2025 07:50:00 Incident 4400 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Theft (Exceptionally Cleared)
09/01/2025 08:53:00 Incident 2100 block Old Minden Rd Bossier City, La Stalking (Active)
09/01/2025 09:30:00 Citation 4299 Shed Rd/Rex St Bossier City Maximum Speed Limit Black Or African American, Male, Age 31
09/01/2025 10:08:00 Arrest 4200 block Shed Rd/Rex St Bossier City, La 1) Failure To Appear/Disregard Barricade (Misdemeanor), and 2) Failure To Appear-Speeding (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 31
09/01/2025 11:46:00 Incident 700 block Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Active)
09/01/2025 12:17:00 Arrest 3100 block Malvern St Bossier City, La Cruelty To Juveniles (Felony) Gregory Gant, Black Or African American, Male, Age 66
09/01/2025 13:01:00 Incident 3100 block Shed Rd Bossier City, La Illegal Possession Of Stolen Things (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/02/2025 00:04:00 Citation 629 Montgomery St/Hill St Bossier City No License Plate Light/Improper Display Of License Plate Black Or African American, Male, Age 47
09/02/2025 00:04:00 Incident 600 block Montgomery St/Hill St Bossier City, La Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/02/2025 00:06:00 Arrest 4200 block Shed Rd Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor), 2) Violations Of Protective Orders (Misdemeanor), and 3) Failure To Appear/Simple Battery (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 24
09/02/2025 00:26:00 Incident 1500 block Leslie St Bossier City, La Simple Assault (Exceptionally Cleared)
09/02/2025 00:40:00 Arrest 600 block Montgomery St/Hill St Bossier City, La 1) Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms (Felony), 2) Distribute Or Possess With Intent Schedule I (Felony), 3) Possess Firearm/Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon (Felony), 4) Illegal Use Of Firearm With A Controlled Substance (Felony), and 5) Tail Lamps (Misdemeanor) Billy Dewayne Moore, Black Or African American, Male, Age 47
09/02/2025 00:57:00 Citation 499 Barksdale Blvd/Minden St Bossier City Turning Movements And Required Signals White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 42
09/02/2025 00:57:00 Incident 400 block Barksdale Blvd/Minden St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule II (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/02/2025 01:28:00 Citation 1799 Swan Lake Rd/I220 Swan Lake Rd E Off Bossier City Open Container On Public Road White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 36
09/02/2025 01:28:00 Incident 1700 block Swan Lake Rd/I220 Swan Lake Rd E Off Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/02/2025 02:08:00 Arrest 400 block Barksdale Blvd/Minden St Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule II (Felony), 2) Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor), and 3) Turning Movements And Required Signals (Misdemeanor) Phillip Swesey, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 42
09/02/2025 02:34:00 Incident 4800 block Shed Rd Bossier City, La D/P - Language (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/02/2025 03:36:00 Incident 6200 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/02/2025 04:05:00 Arrest 1700 block Swan Lake Rd/I220 Swan Lake Rd E Off Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor), 2) Possession Schedule II (Felony), 3) Driving While Intoxicated - First Offense (Misdemeanor), and 4) Open Container On Public Road (Misdemeanor) Jonathan Ryan Manahan, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 36
09/03/2025 00:19:00 Incident 1500 block Walter O Bigby Cwy Bossier City, La Criminal Trespass (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/03/2025 00:22:00 Arrest 2500 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest/BPSO (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 22
09/03/2025 00:43:00 Arrest 1500 block Walter O Bigby Cwy Bossier City, La 1) Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor), and 2) Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 61
09/03/2025 01:13:00 Incident 5700 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Battery Of A Dating Partner (Exceptionally Cleared)
09/03/2025 03:06:00 Incident 700 block Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La D/P - Drunkenness (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/03/2025 03:46:00 Arrest 700 block Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La 1) D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor), and 2) Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 27
09/03/2025 04:18:00 Incident 1700 block Walter O Bigby Cwy Bossier City, La Aggravated Assault (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/03/2025 05:06:00 Arrest 1700 block Walter O Bigby Cwy Bossier City, La Aggravated Assault (Misdemeanor) Female, Age 56
09/03/2025 09:23:00 Arrest 2300 block Airline Bossier, La 1) Failure To Appear/Speeding (Misdemeanor), and 2) Failure To Appear/No DL (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 23
09/03/2025 11:15:00 Incident 7300 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
09/03/2025 12:13:00 Incident 1700 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
09/03/2025 15:20:00 Citation 2599 Old Minden Rd/Patricia Dr Bossier City Registration, Expired License Plate White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 42
09/03/2025 15:20:00 Incident 2500 block Old Minden Rd/Patricia Dr Bossier City, La Possession Schedule II (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/03/2025 15:30:00 Incident 3000 block Grace Harper Dr Bossier City, La Identity Theft (Active)
09/03/2025 16:07:00 Incident 1100 block W Second St Bossier City, La Simple Burglary - From Motor Vehicle (Active)
09/03/2025 16:16:00 Arrest 2500 block Old Minden Rd/Patricia Dr Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule II (Felony), 2) Fugitive Arrest/BPSO (Misdemeanor), and 3) Registration, Expired License Plate (Misdemeanor) Adrain Brandon Choat, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 42
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