Jimmie Davis Bridge: Ongoing work will see changing traffic configurations. Here's what's happening.
Plus — Bossier City Police work thefts, criminal damage to property, domestic abuse battery.
Friday, October 10, 2025
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Jimmie Davis Bridge: Ongoing work will require changing traffic configurations. Here’s what’s happening.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says that the $361 million project to build a new Jimmie Davis Bridge is entering a new phase of construction.
The design-builder is progressing on the installation of the drilled shafts, which are large cylindrical foundations that are filled with concrete to form the columns of the new bridge. These components are designed to support significant loads as traffic travels over the bridge.
Additionally, the necessary widening and realignment of LA 511 (Jimmie Davis Hwy/E. 70th St.) continues to forge ahead, including construction of the on and off-ramps that will service the new 4-lane structure and provide access to the two parkways on either side of the river.
These operations on LA 511 require alternating lane closures and changing traffic configurations as construction progresses through the project phases. Motorists should be alerted to these changing conditions, remove all distractions, and watch for crews and equipment while traveling through the work zone.
The current road closure on Clyde Fant Parkway southbound at the Jimmie Davis Bridge in Shreveport is anticipated to reopen the week of October 13, 2025. An additional notification will be issued when that occurs. As a reminder, this closure was implemented to facilitate repairs to the roadway on Clyde Fant Parkway as part of the overall JDB project.
Anticipated opening of the new bridge to traffic is mid-late 2027, weather and other factors permitting.
Parkway High School to host the 2025 USBands Ark-La-Tex Regional in Bossier City
The vibrant sights and sounds of marching band season return to northwest Louisiana as Parkway High School hosts the USBands Ark-La-Tex Regional marching band competition on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Preston Crownover Stadium.
The event begins at 11:00 am and will feature outstanding scholastic marching ensembles from across the region.
This annual event brings together student performers for a full day of music, movement, and creativity. Bands will perform in both preliminary and finals competitions, with evaluations provided by a panel of expert judges. The event offers students a unique opportunity to showcase their dedication, artistry, and school spirit in front of a large audience.
It’s an incredible celebration of music education and the countless hours of work our students invest to bring their shows to life.
Event details
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
Location: Preston Crownover Stadium – Parkway High School
4301 Panther Dr. (off Barksdale Blvd.), Bossier City, LA 71112
Tickets & admission
Advance Ticket Sales Begin: Two weeks prior to the event at www.usbands.org
Box Office: Cashless – Credit/Debit only
Children (10 & under): Free admission (no ticket required)
Students, Seniors, Military: $14 per person
Adults: $19 per person
Your ticket grants all-day access to both the prelims and finals portions of the competition under USBands’ one-price day pass policy.
Save $5 by purchasing tickets online in advance. Prices increase on event day, both online and in-person.
There is no parking fee for this event.
Louisiana warns against bad Botox after two hospitalizations
The Louisiana Department of Public Health is urging caution around receiving suspicious Botox injections from unlicensed sources in a non-medical setting after reports of severe illness.
September brought two reports of severe illness in Louisiana residents following botulinum toxin injections, commonly referred to as Botox. One patient ordered unlicensed Botox online, and one received injections outside a medical office from a provider with unknown licensing. Both residents had to be hospitalized for severe illnesses resembling botulism, a rare and dangerous infection that attacks the nervous system.
Botulism infection is considered a medical emergency that can be fatal. Symptoms include blurred or double vision, difficulty breathing and muscle paralysis that can sometimes lead to death.
Botox is an approved medication for cosmetic procedures such as wrinkle removal and for treatment of medical conditions, including chronic migraines, muscle spasms and bladder dysfunction. It must be sold and administered by licensed professionals for all uses.
Unlicensed Botox vendors often use online platforms such as TikTok and WhatsApp to advertise and coordinate sales of counterfeit Botox, according to state health officials. Counterfeit Botox can be misbranded, contaminated or improperly stored, leading to increased risk of hospitalization and infection.
The Louisiana Department of Health urges the public to report instances of suspected counterfeit Botox. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a reporting hotline, 800-551-3989, and an online form.
– By Elise Plunk/Louisiana Illuminator
Election for BPPJ District 7 seat is Saturday, October 11
Just over 350 voters cast their ballots in early voting for the Bossier Parish Police Jury District 7 seat. Saturday, the rest of the district will have an opportunity to express their preference. Lynn C. Beaty of Haughton and Brent Moreland of Elm Grove will be on the ballot.
Bossier City Police work thefts, criminal damage to property, domestic abuse battery
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 October 4-6, 2025.
All persons named or shown are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
10/04/2025 00:23:00 Citation 1510 Bellaire Blvd Bossier City 1) Hit and Run, 2) Registration, Expired License Plate, and 3) No Insurance White or Caucasian, Male, Age 38
10/04/2025 00:24:00 Arrest 800 block Eatman St Bossier City, Fugitive Arrest-SPD (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Male, Age 30
10/04/2025 00:24:00 Incident 1500 block Bellaire Blvd Bossier City, La Reckless Operation of a Vehicle (Active)
10/04/2025 00:31:00 Arrest 1400 block Airline Dr/Patricia Dr Bossier City, La 1) Failure to Appear - Speeding in Residential (Misdemeanor), 2) Fugitive Arrest-BPSO (Misdemeanor), 3) Tail Lamps (Misdemeanor), and 4) DUS - Driving Under Suspension (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Female, Age 33
10/04/2025 00:35:00 Arrest 800 block Eatman St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Male, Age 21
10/04/2025 00:40:00 Arrest 1500 block Bellaire Blvd Bossier City, La Reckless Operation of a Vehicle (Misdemeanor) White or Caucasian, Male, Age 38
10/04/2025 02:09:00 Incident 3100 block Shed Rd Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
10/04/2025 02:33:00 Incident 4600 block E Texas St/Swan Lake Rd Bossier City, La Driving While Intoxicated - First Offense (Cleared by Arrest/Adult)
10/04/2025 03:51:00 Arrest 4600 block E Texas St/Swan Lake Rd Bossier City, La Driving While Intoxicated - First Offense (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Male, Age 40
10/04/2025 04:18:00 Incident 100 block Westgate Ln Bossier City, La Resisting an Officer (Cleared by Arrest/Adult)
10/04/2025 04:46:00 Incident 2500 block Viking Dr Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage to Property (Active)
10/04/2025 05:21:00 Arrest 2500 block Viking Dr Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest-Caddo Parish S.O. (Misdemeanor) White or Caucasian, Male, Age 37
10/04/2025 05:47:00 Arrest 100 block Westgate Ln Bossier City, La Resisting an Officer (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Female, Age 20
10/04/2025 06:28:00 Incident 1900 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Theft from Building (Active)
10/04/2025 08:03:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Failure to Appear-Resisting an Officer (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Male, Age 20
10/05/2025 00:20:00 Arrest 2400 block Barksdale Blvd/McDade St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule II (Felony) Jody Albert Buckner, Black or African American, Male, Age 33
10/05/2025 00:47:00 Arrest 3600 block Judson St Shreveport, La 1) Failure to Appear/Expired MVI (Misdemeanor), and 2) Failure to Appear/DUS (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Male, Age 37
10/05/2025 00:53:00 Citation 401 Hamilton Rd Bossier City No License Plate Black or African American, Male, Age 34
10/05/2025 00:53:00 Incident 400 block Hamilton Rd Bossier City, La Violations of Protective Orders (Cleared by Arrest/Adult)
10/05/2025 01:20:00 Arrest 400 block Hamilton Rd Bossier City, Violations of Protective Orders (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Male, Age 34
10/05/2025 03:07:00 Arrest 700 block Hope St Shreveport, La Rape and Sexual Battery - Oral (Felony) Donald Johnson, Black or African American, Male, Age 37
10/05/2025 04:29:00 Arrest 1400 block Beverly St Dallas, Tx Fugitive Arrest-Dallas County (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Female, Age 19
10/05/2025 04:30:00 Arrest 300 block Preserve Blvd Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest-BPSO (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Male, Age 25
10/05/2025 04:30:00 Arrest 300 block Avondale Ln Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest-BPSO (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Male, Age 22
10/05/2025 04:46:00 Arrest 1400 block Beverly St Bossier City, La Probation Violation/Simple Battery Black or African American, Female, Age 20
10/05/2025 05:15:00 Incident 4500 block Donnie Av Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
10/05/2025 11:14:00 Incident 300 block Thompson St Bossier City, La Simple Assault (Exceptionally Cleared)
10/06/2025 01:02:00 Arrest 3100 block Shiloh Ln Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest-SPD (Misdemeanor) Black or African American, Male, Age 31
10/06/2025 03:27:00 Incident 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Resisting an Officer (Information Only)
10/06/2025 05:20:00 Incident 6500 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Cleared by Arrest/Adult)
10/06/2025 06:23:00 Arrest 6500 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Misdemeanor) White or Caucasian, Female, Age 35
10/06/2025 06:29:00 Arrest 6500 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Misdemeanor) White or Caucasian, Male, Age 31
10/06/2025 07:27:00 Incident 4500 block Macks Dr Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
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.
October 10: Chris Cagle with special guests Cody Cooke and the Bayou Outlaws at The Stage, 1201 Silver Star Way.
October 11: Bossier City Farmers Market, 2950 East Texas in the south parking lot of Pierre Bossier Mall
October 11: SBC Zombie Walk, 4 pm to 9 pm in the East Bank Plaza. Experience the Macabre Vendor Market, zombie costume contests, door prizes, live music, games, food trucks, and more, including children’s entertainment and activities!
October 11: Bossier City Makers Fair at the Boardwalk.
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 23: Joe Bonamassa 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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