New Council on Aging facility taking final steps to approval
Plus — Update: LA 3227 realignment at LA 157 in Haughton.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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New Council on Aging facility taking final steps to approval
Longtime residents will remember the building as the home of a Capital One bank branch. Then, seven years ago, it went through a major renovation and was occupied by General Dynamics Information Technology. Now, the address, 301 Benton Road, is set to become the headquarters for the Bossier Council on Aging.
The Bossier City Council will take a final vote today approving $4 million to purchase and "make necessary improvements" to the building.
Tamara Crane, BCOA executive director, has appeared frequently before the council in recent meetings, overseeing the purchase and reconfiguration of the building.
"Please know our seniors are so excited. There's also just anxious. This has been many years of talking about a building," Crane said at a council meeting in August. "They are looking to us, myself, our board and to all of y'all for clarity and honesty and a commitment that this new space will truly serve them for years to come."
Concerns about reducing the space allocated to the BCOA were unfounded, Council President Chris Smith said.
"I just want it to be known that we have no intention of cutting any space out for Council on Aging. We don't want to see you reduce your services," Smith said. "We made this a priority to get a new building because … the current building, it's kind of a disgrace. But this new facility is state of the art and it's something to be proud of. And so I think that the seniors are going to be very happy with the accommodations."
Update: LA 3227 realignment at LA 157 in Haughton
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development reports that the project to realign and construct a new section of Highway 3227 in Haughton is making significant progress.
As part of ongoing construction, beginning on Monday, September 29, 2025, Delacroix Street at its intersection with existing LA 3227 will be closed.
This closure is scheduled to be in place for two weeks and is necessary to allow the contractor to tie in the new section of LA 3227 to Delacriox Street. Motorists will still be able to access Delacroix Street from LA 157.
Other work in the project includes drainage improvements, permanent roadway striping and signage, and the eventual relocation of the traffic signal to the newly created LA 3227/LA 157 intersection.
This $6.5 million project, considered to be Phase 2, aims to support ongoing residential and economic growth in the expanding Haughton community by establishing essential infrastructure at this location.
The entire project is anticipated to be complete in early 2026, weather and other factors permitting.
Phase 1 was completed in Summer 2024 and included the widening of LA 157 from two to five lanes, as well as other preparatory work ahead of Phase 2 construction.
Walmart begins home delivery of refrigerated prescriptions
Walmart is now offering refrigerated and reconstituted prescription delivery — including insulin, GLP-1s, and pediatric amoxicillin — alongside groceries and everyday essentials in a single order.
The service is now live in Louisiana, delivering more than 90% of pharmacy medications to customers.
Key benefits for Louisiana families include:
Convenience: Prescriptions arrive in insulated packaging that maintains safe temperatures for up to three hours, ensuring quality and peace of mind.
Access: Customers can have antibiotics for a sick child delivered along with groceries, such as soup and orange juice — saving time and avoiding an extra trip.
Speed: Walmart has fulfilled over 4 million pharmacy deliveries since launch, with some orders arriving in as little as nine minutes.
Value: Walmart’s industry-leading $4 generic Prescription Program is also eligible for delivery.
Boil water advisory issued for Princeton residents
The Bossier Parish Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 has issued a boil water advisory for residents of Princeton who are on the Village Water System.
Earlier this afternoon, crews working on infrastructure improvements in the area accidentally struck a 4-inch water main along Princeton Road. This line supplies water to homes located between Drake Drive and Winfield Road.
To facilitate necessary repairs, water service was temporarily interrupted. As a precautionary measure, officials have issued a boil water advisory for affected residents.
BCPD announces promotions of Lowe and Tuttle
In a recent ceremony at the Bossier City Police Department, Chief Daniel Haugen and Mayor Thomas Chandler proudly announced the promotion of two officers.
Sgt. Jason Lowe was elevated to the rank of Lieutenant, and Officer Christopher Tuttle to Sergeant.
Lieutenant Lowe, a 25-year department veteran, and Sergeant Tuttle, who has served for 13 years, will both continue their service in the Patrol Division.
“These promotions reflect the dedication and professionalism of our officers,” said Chief Haugen. “We appreciate their hard work and commitment to the citizens of Bossier City and look forward to their leadership in these new roles.”
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