New North Bossier homes likely to trigger additional complaints against neighboring school
Plus — Bossier City Police: Rash of speeding tickets on ART and WOBC reported.
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New North Bossier homes likely to trigger additional complaints against neighboring school
A proposed new homes development in North Bossier is likely to trigger additional complaints as a neighboring school continues to grow. At least, the school thinks so.
Representatives of the Providence Classical Academy on Old Brownlee Road appeared before the Bossier Parish Police Jury Wednesday, not to oppose the new housing, to be known as Brownlee Cove, but to express “concern.” The development will be built on the land between the school and the Crossing at Wemple.
“So we’re a school right beside this property, and we’re not against this property being developed. We’re for it,” Howard Davis, head of the Providence Classical Academy, told jurors. “But we are concerned because we’re gonna have baseball and softball fields right on the back of that property. And I don’t know if there’s any kind of consideration for how noise, lights — you know, baseballs, for instance — would affect this property because our property has already been approved. We’ve already developed $2 million into it. We’re about to put several more million dollars in development of these fields.”
Davis suggested the developers could include a “buyer beware clause” in sales contracts.
Ryan Estes, of Raley & Associates, is developing the property for the owner and said an eight-foot board fence and some detention ponds would help separate the properties.
Yet, Wayne Patton director of operations with Providence, noted that the school has already received complaints, and the new residential development hasn’t even broken ground.
“Before we could do the ball field work, we had to clear the trees and do the dirt work. Our phones did not stop ringing about the dust that’s being kicked up ‘giving my kids asthma.’ ‘The burning of this tree is creating this problem,’” Patton said. “And that’s from the subdivision one more road north of this [new] one. [Which] will be even closer than the one that’s been calling.”
Patton reiterated the school’s support of the new residences, “but we just don’t wanna have to field the man hours of the complaints when it’s not only the fence or the balls going over the fence, but the lights — there will be night games, and the lights are on at night and there’s a PA system and all of that. So all we’re wanting to do is not object, but just make sure that somebody’s hearing that concern on the front end.”
The Bossier Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing on the development on November 19.
Suspect in Willow Lake residential burglary caught on camera using stolen checks
A suspect involved in a residential burglary was caught on surveillance video using the victim’s stolen checks at local retailers.
Now those images may lead to the suspect’s capture.
The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office says the residential burglary occurred on September 20, 2025.
“The incident took place when the suspect pulled into the victim’s driveway and entered the victim’s garage in the Willow Lake Subdivision. Once inside, the suspect gained access to the victim’s vehicle and stole a purse containing blank checks, cash, credit cards, and a driver’s license,” BPSO said in a release.
Following the theft, the suspect reportedly used the victim’s stolen checks to make purchases at multiple retail locations. The suspect was last seen leaving the area in a white Chevrolet Cruze with no visible license plate.
Investigators are actively working to identify the suspect and locate the vehicle.
Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of this person is urged to contact Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Detectives at (318) 965-3418, Bossier Sheriff’s Dispatch at (318) 965-2203, or Bossier Crime Stoppers at (318) 424-4100.
Tips submitted to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous, and cash rewards may be available for information leading to an arrest.
All persons named or shown are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Apollo Elementary receives $4,000 STEM contribution
In the spirit of appreciating teachers in the local communities it serves, Optimum recently presented Apollo Elementary in Bossier with $4,090 in STEM funding through the company’s partnership with national education nonprofit DonorsChoose.
Apollo Elementary projects funded by the donation included:
Classroom printer: From Digital to Tangible: Making Learning Real with a Printer! | DonorsChoose project by Ms. Cooper
Electric pencil sharpener and prize box items: Organized and Motivated | DonorsChoose project by Ms. Shihadeh
Assortment of games: Game On! | DonorsChoose project by Mrs. Northcutt
Headphones: Hearing Helps! | DonorsChoose project by Mrs. Porter
Paper/Plastics for STEM Lessons: Paper. Plastic. STEM. | DonorsChoose project by Mrs. Porter
Flexible seating will give them a learning environment that meets their individual needs, providing comfort, choice, and the ability to move in ways that keep their minds engaged and focused: Seats of Opportunity: Building Success in Every Position | DonorsChoose project by Mrs. Cosby
Optimum has helped fund classroom projects in hundreds of communities, enabling access to tools, technologies, and experiences that support student success.
Magnolia Mudroom Pottery Studio announces move to the EBD
A new arts hub is headed to the East Bank District. Magnolia Mudroom Pottery Studio will be moving to the East Bank in early November. Offering pottery classes and premade pottery for painting, Magnolia Mudroom is moving from its current Benton location.
The new address will be 710 Barksdale Blvd, next door to Flying Heart Brewing & Pub.
Class times and dates will be announced soon.
Parkway High School to host the 2025 USBands Ark-La-Tex Regional in Bossier City Saturday
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.
Tickets & admission
Ticket Sales at www.usbands.org
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.
Bossier City Police report rash of speeding tickets on ART and WOBC
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 10-12, 2025.
All persons named or shown are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
10/10/2025 00:16:00 Citation 1201 Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Licensee To Have License In Immediate Possession, New Motor Vehicles To Be Equipped With Reflectors, and Safety Belt Use. Race: Black Or African American, Sex: Male, Age: 37.
10/10/2025 02:59:00 Incident 2600 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Exceptionally Cleared).
10/10/2025 03:52:00 Incident 200 block John Wesley Blvd Bossier City, La Aggravated Assault Upon A Peace Officer (Cleared By Arrest/Adult).
10/10/2025 04:57:00 Arrest 200 block John Wesley Blvd Bossier City, Fugitive Arrest / SPD (Misdemeanor). Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Female, Age: 51.
10/10/2025 06:30:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Failure To Appear / Reckless Operation (Misdemeanor), Failure To Appear / No Insurance (Misdemeanor), and Failure To Appear / No D/L (Misdemeanor). Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Male, Age: 32.
10/10/2025 06:41:00 Arrest 200 block John Wesley Blvd Bossier City, La Aggravated Assault Upon A Peace Officer (Felony), Entry On Or Remaining After Being Forbidden (Misdemeanor), and Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor). Lisa Sanville, Black Or African American, Female, Age 57.
10/10/2025 06:52:00 Citation 1900 Walter O Bigby Cwy Bossier City, La Speeding. Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Female, Age: 24.
10/10/2025 07:04:00 Citation 1900 Arthur Ray Teague Pkwy Bossier City, La Speeding. Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Female, Age: 20.
10/10/2025 07:10:00 Citation 1900 Walter O Bigby Cwy Bossier City, La Speeding. Race: Black Or African American, Sex: Male, Age: 23.
10/10/2025 07:12:00 Citation 1310 Swan Lake Rd/Donnie Av Bossier City Crossing At Other Than Crosswalks. Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Female, Age: 44.
10/10/2025 07:16:00 Citation 1900 A.R.T. Bossier City Speeding. Race: Black Or African American, Sex: Female, Age: 34.
10/10/2025 07:46:00 Citation 1900 Arthur Ray Teague Pkwy Bossier City, La Speeding. Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Female, Age: 20.
10/10/2025 07:55:00 Citation 1800 Jimmie Davis Hwy Bossier City, La Window Tint and No Motor Vehicle Inspection. Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Male, Age: 25.
10/11/2025 00:24:00 Incident 3100 block Shed Rd Bossier City, La Simple Assault (Information Only).
10/11/2025 01:54:00 Incident 400 block Preston Blvd Bossier City, La Simple Battery (Exceptionally Cleared).
10/11/2025 01:55:00 Incident 1600 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Driving While Intoxicated - First Offense (Cleared By Arrest/Adult).
10/11/2025 02:48:00 Arrest 1600 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Driving While Intoxicated - First Offense (Misdemeanor), Open Container On Public Road (Misdemeanor), and Driving On Roadway Laned For Traffic (Misdemeanor). Race: Black Or African American, Sex: Male, Age: 52.
10/11/2025 03:23:00 Arrest 4600 block Birdwell Ln Bossier City, La D/P - Violent & Tumultuous Manner (Misdemeanor). Race: Black Or African American, Sex: Female, Age: 25.
10/11/2025 03:58:00 Incident 1700 block Scott St Bossier City, La Simple Assault (Active).
10/11/2025 04:17:00 Incident 400 block Preston Blvd Bossier City, La Simple Battery (Exceptionally Cleared).
10/11/2025 05:42:00 Incident 2700 block Shed Rd Bossier City, La Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft (Active).
10/11/2025 06:43:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Failure To Appear - Driving Under Suspension (Misdemeanor). Race: Black Or African American, Sex: Male, Age: 43.
10/11/2025 06:58:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Failure To Appear - Theft (Misdemeanor). Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Female, Age: 49.
10/11/2025 09:29:00 Incident 2100 block Old Minden Rd Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult).
10/12/2025 00:06:00 Arrest 700 block Margaritaville Way Bossier City, La D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor). Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Female, Age: 48.
10/12/2025 01:31:00 Incident 2600 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Strangulation - Simple (Cleared By Arrest/Adult).
10/12/2025 02:00:00 Arrest 700 block Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La Gain Entry On Land Based Licensed Gaming Facility (Misdemeanor). Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Male, Age: 20.
10/12/2025 02:29:00 Arrest 2600 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Strangulation - Simple (Felony) and Fugitive Arrest - BPSO (Misdemeanor). Tranon Johns, Black Or African American, Male, Age 22.
10/12/2025 02:52:00 Arrest 1100 block Gilbert Dr/Loreco St Bossier City, La Aggravated Assault Upon A Peace Officer (Felony), Threatening A Public Official (Misdemeanor), Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor), Driving While Intoxicated - First Offense (Misdemeanor), Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor), Flight From An Officer (Misdemeanor), and General Speed Law (Misdemeanor). Cameron Eugene Cason, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 22.
10/12/2025 03:00:00 Arrest 1200 block Becky St Bossier City, La Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor). Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Male, Age: 27.
10/12/2025 03:34:00 Incident 2000 block Old Minden Rd Bossier City, La Theft - Shoplifting (Active).
10/12/2025 04:12:00 Incident 1200 block Becky St Bossier City, La Resisting An Officer (Cleared By Arrest/Adult).
10/12/2025 04:56:00 Incident 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Resisting An Officer (Information Only).
10/12/2025 05:02:00 Incident 2400 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Theft - Shoplifting (Active).
10/12/2025 06:41:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor). Race: White Or Caucasian, Sex: Male, Age: 59.
10/12/2025 09:38:00 Incident 1900 block Airline Dr Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult).
10/12/2025 10:22:00 Arrest 1900 block Airline Dr Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest - SPD (Misdemeanor). Race: Black Or African American, Sex: Female, Age: 23.
10/12/2025 10:23:00 Arrest 1900 block Airline Dr Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor). Race: Black Or African American, Sex: Male, Age: 23.
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