Construction begins on long-awaited new Bossier park
Plus — Drainage improvements continue in Dogwood South.
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Construction begins on long-awaited new Bossier park
A masterplan was finalized and work was expected to begin five years ago, but construction on a new Bossier park is finally underway.
Kingston Park, at the intersection of Kingston Road and Fairburn Avenue, will rise from a currently undeveloped green space. Crews have already cleared portions of the land to level the construction area. A base is being laid for a walking trail.
Plans for the two-acre park include a large practice field, a scenic asphalt walking trail that winds through beautiful shade trees with benches nearby, four spacious pavilions, and a restroom. There is an area designated for a future playground.
Subdivisions and a number of apartments are within walking distance of the park, and Fairburn Avenue provides access to both Kingston Elementary School, which is located just south of the park, and Benton High School.
White Oak ditch improvements continue in Dogwood South neighborhood
The Bossier Parish Police Jury has unanimously approved the awarding of the White Oak Ditch Improvements Phase Two project to Sam’s Construction for $278,261.23, marking a major step forward in improving drainage infrastructure in the Dogwood South neighborhood.
The project is part of a broader initiative to enhance flood control and stormwater management in the growing Haughton community. Phase Two will build on previous improvements to help protect homes and maintain the quality of life for residents.
District 8 Police Juror Doug Rimmer, who represents the Dogwood South area, emphasized the importance of the project for local homeowners.
“These improvements will make a real difference for families in Dogwood South,” Rimmer said. “Better drainage means less risk of flooding, fewer maintenance issues, and greater peace of mind for our residents. It’s a smart investment in the future of the neighborhood.”
With the contract now awarded, construction is expected to begin soon.
BPCC Foundation honors InSPIRE recipients
The BPCC Foundation has honored a distinguished group of faculty and staff who exemplify the BPCC values of Innovation, Success, Partnership, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
Following a nomination period, winners are selected by a committee and announced during BPCC's Fall Convocation.
This year’s InSPIRE Award recipients:
Innovation: Adam Dansby, Director of Business Operations
Success: Michael Whitaker, Dean of Nursing & Allied Health
Partnership: Cynthia Johnson, Assistant Campus Administrator - Sabine Valley Campus
Integrity: Wesley Bange, Chief Information and Technology Officer
Respect: Tiffany Sandifer, Director of Student Life
Excellence: Deanna Hardy, Professor of Mathematics (STEM)
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.
Bossier traffic notice: Lane closure I-20 at Hwy 157 in Haughton
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says that beginning this morning, Friday, August 22, 2025 at approximately 8:00 am, the I-20 eastbound off-ramp (left lane) to LA 157 northbound near the Haughton will be closed.
This closure is scheduled to be in place until approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, and affects only the left lane to LA 157 northbound.
The off-ramp itself will remain open, along with the right lane to LA 157 southbound. The LA 157 overpass over I-20 will also remain open.
This lane closure is necessary to allow for roadway pavement repairs related to the ongoing LA 3227/LA 157 Realignment Phase 2 project at the nearby intersection.
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.
Tonight, Friday, August 22: The Marshall Tucker Band at Margaritaville Resort Casino
August 29: Sir Charles Farewell Show: Sir Charles Jones & Avail Hollywood at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
August 31: The 14th Annual Shreveport Blues & Southern Soul Pre-Labor Day Fest at Festival Plaza
September 5: Gene Watson at Margaritaville Resort Casino
September 12: Hudson Westbrook and the Texas Forever Fall Tour. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.
September 12: Krewe of Justinian Coronation Party at Riverdome
September 13: Lainey Wilson at the Brookshire Grocery Arena
September 13: Beau Williams: Tribute to Sam Cooke at The Strand Theatre
September 14: Henry Cho at The Strand Theatre
September 19: Pat Green at The Stage at Silver Star Smokehouse
September 20: 90s Country Experience at Hurricane Alley LIVE
September 20: Biodiversity & Ecology 2 with Hulya O'Nel at Red River National Wildlife Refuge
September 27: Renest Fest 2025 at Live Casino & Hotel Louisiana
September 27: Hurricane Alley LIVE Presents: Just Like Pink – with Kate Watson
September 27: Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton at Brookshire Grocery Arena
September 27: Braxton Keith at Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
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. 8:00 pm. Tickets start at $59.99. Must be 21+
November 20: ZZ Top at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
November 29: Little River Band, Live! Event Center
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!
February 20: Rascal Flatts at the BGA.
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