Your favorite 'Landman,' Billy Bob Thornton, takes the stage in Bossier City Friday night
Plus — Stonebridge neighborhood garage sale, Parkway chili, and EBM steak cook-offs.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Your favorite ‘Landman,’ Billy Bob Thornton, takes the stage in Bossier City Friday night
Get ready to see a different side of your favorite Landman.
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters are bringing their unique brand of rock and roll to the Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City tomorrow night, Friday, at 8:00 pm.
Known to millions as an Academy Award-winning actor, writer, and director, Billy Bob Thornton steps out from behind the camera and onto the stage as the frontman and drummer for The Boxmasters, a band he co-founded with Grammy-winning recording engineer J.D. Andrew in 2007.
The Boxmasters are far from a casual celebrity side project. The group has an impressive and diverse catalog, with a sound they affectionately call “Modbilly.” This genre-bending style is a vibrant blend that pays homage to the rock and roll of the 1960s — particularly the British Invasion bands like The Beatles and The Kinks — fused with influences from classic country, rockabilly, and roots rock.
For fans of classic rock who appreciate a nod to Americana, The Boxmasters offer a dynamic and engaging live performance that truly highlights Thornton’s lifelong passion for music.
Details
Who: Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
When: Friday at 8:00 pm
Where: Margaritaville Resort Casino, Bossier City, LA
Ages: The event is 21 & over.
Stone Bridge Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale to be held Saturday
It’s time to treasure hunt! Stone Bridge is opening its doors and driveways for its Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale, and you never know what gems you’ll find. From gently loved furniture and stylish home décor, to toys, clothes, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind surprises — there’s something for everyone!
Saturday, from 7 am to 1 pm, bring the family, and stroll through the beautiful neighborhood while you hunt for deals. Don’t forget cash (and maybe small bills!) — it makes shopping easy. Come early for the best finds, stay late for the steals!
Saturday: Sobo annual Chili Cook-Off benefits Parkway Athletics
Get ready, chili lovers! This is your chance to savor some of the best flavors our community has to offer and help crown the ultimate chili champion.
Saturday, October 4th, at 11:00 am, come to 4300 Parkway Drive for a delicious showdown that promises to be a feast for your taste buds. This event is free to attend. Chili tastings are free, and bowls of chili will be available for $5 purchase. All proceeds will go to Parkway Athletics.
Sample a variety of mouth-watering chili recipes crafted by talented local cooks.
Cast your vote for your favorite chili and help us determine the winner!
Enjoy a fun-filled day with music, community camaraderie, and raffle prizes.
Bowls of chili will be available for purchase for $5, and raffle tickets will be sold for $1, with all proceeds benefiting Parkway Athletics.
East Bank Mafia to host Steak Cookoff Saturday
What better way to kick off the fall season than with a good ol’ backyard Steak Cookoff? Join the East Bank Mafia for a jam-packed day of Competition Grilling, sample tasting, live music, and fun.
The event will benefit Hogs for the Cause. Music by Blizzard of Ozz.
Patrons will be able to sample each of the steak team’s dishes and vote for their People’s Choice winner. A $5 tasting ticket gives you the chance to try them all! Public samples start at 3 pm.
Seating will be reserved for sponsors. Reserve your table here.
This will be a non-sanctioned, non-traditional Steak Competition with meat provided. There will also be an open steak dish People’s Choice Category, where competitors must cook any dish on site using the steak of their choice, provided by them.
Entry Fee: $150/team (4-person max) Payouts: Grand Champion $1500 plus awards. People’s Choice $500 plus awards. Steak Competitor Registration: https://www.porkandforkbbq.com/ebm-steak
Bossier City Police incidents and arrests report: September 25-27, 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 25-27, 2025.
All persons named or shown are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
09/25/2025 01:46:00 Incident 4000 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Theft - Shoplifting (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/25/2025 02:09:00 Arrest 4000 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Theft - Shoplifting (Misdemeanor) and Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 22
09/25/2025 09:15:00 Incident 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Theft From Building (Inactive)
09/25/2025 13:00:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Theft (Felony) Daryl Thomas, Black Or African American, Male, Age 39
09/25/2025 14:39:00 Incident 4600 block Old Brownlee Rd Bossier City, La Theft From Building (Active)
09/25/2025 14:49:00 Incident 1400 block E Third St/Montgomery St Bossier City, La Obscenity (Active)
09/26/2025 00:38:00 Incident 700 block Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La Theft From Building (Exceptionally Cleared)
09/26/2025 02:16:00 Arrest 4900 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Failure To Appear - No Driver’s License (Misdemeanor) Failure To Appear Black Or African American, Female, Age 28
09/26/2025 07:17:00 Incident 100 block Grigsby Dr Bossier City, La Theft From Motor Vehicle (Active)
09/26/2025 09:00:00 Arrest 2900 block Old Plain Dealing Rd Plain Dealing, La Second Degree Murder (Felony), Aggravated Criminal Damage To Property (Felony), Illegal Use Of Weapons - Society (Felony), and Obstruction Of Justice (Felony) Ryan Youngblood, Black Or African American, Male, Age 18
09/26/2025 09:59:00 Arrest 2900 block Old Plain Dealing Rd Plain Dealing, La Monetary Instrument Abuse (Felony) and Bank Fraud (Felony) Christopher Adam Golden, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 36
09/26/2025 10:11:00 Incident 2800 block Airline Dr Bossier City, La Terrorizing (Active)
09/26/2025 10:46:00 Incident 1900 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Obscenity (Active)
09/26/2025 11:56:00 Incident 2200 block Shed Rd Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Inactive)
09/26/2025 12:35:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest - DPSO (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 32
09/26/2025 13:45:00 Arrest 1100 block Forum Dr Shreveport, La Theft (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 29
09/26/2025 14:02:00 Incident 4200 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
09/26/2025 14:30:00 Incident 2500 block Airline Dr Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Active)
09/27/2025 01:33:00 Arrest 3300 block E Texas St Bossier City, La D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 30
09/27/2025 01:42:00 Citation 1 I-20 Old Minden Rd Bossier City DUS - Driving Under Suspension, Driving On Roadway Laned For Traffic, and No Proof Of Insurance Black Or African American, Female, Age 25
09/27/2025 01:43:00 Incident 100 block I20 Old Minden Rd W On/I20 Old Minden Rd Bossier City, La Unlawful Production, Manufacturing, Distribution or Possession (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/27/2025 01:51:00 Incident 700 block Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La Simple Battery (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/27/2025 02:12:00 Citation 3298 Arthur Ray Teague Pkwy/Mcdade St Bossier City Maximum Speed Limit Black Or African American, Male, Age 36
09/27/2025 02:13:00 Incident 3200 block Arthur Ray Teague Pkwy/Mcdade St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/27/2025 02:16:00 Arrest 700 block Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La Simple Battery (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 25
09/27/2025 02:17:00 Incident 700 block Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/27/2025 02:24:00 Arrest 3200 block Arthur Ray Teague Pkwy/Mcdade St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor) and Maximum Speed Limit (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 36
09/27/2025 02:38:00 Arrest 700 block Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Felony) and D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor) Christopher Lindsey, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 22
09/27/2025 03:04:00 Arrest 100 block I-20 Old Minden Rd Bossier City, La Unlawful Production, Manufacturing, Distribution or Possession (Misdemeanor), DUS - Driving Under Suspension (Misdemeanor), Driving On Roadway Laned For Traffic (Misdemeanor), and No Proof Of Insurance (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 25
09/27/2025 03:11:00 Incident 1600 block E Texas St Bossier City, La Simple Assault (Active)
09/27/2025 03:13:00 Arrest 100 block Hamilton Rd/Delhi St Bossier City, La Careless Operation (Misdemeanor), Open Container On Public Road (Misdemeanor), No Driver’s License (Misdemeanor), and Turning Movements And Required Signals (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 23
09/27/2025 06:24:00 Incident 3000 block Norman Pl Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
09/27/2025 06:49:00 Arrest 3000 block Norman Pl Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Misdemeanor) and D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 23
09/27/2025 06:56:00 Incident 1500 block Doctors Dr Bossier City, La Simple Assault (Active)
09/27/2025 08:21:00 Incident 1100 block Schex Dr/Foster St Bossier City, La Unauthorized Use Of A Motor Vehicle (Exceptionally Cleared)
Fundraiser to be held Friday for two BCPD officers injured in the line of duty
The Bossier City Police Department Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 39 will be holding a hamburger fundraiser cookout this Friday, October 3, 2025, for two Bossier City Police Officers who were shot or injured in the line of duty.
The event will take place in front of the Bossier City Police Department from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The money raised will help offset extra medical expenses and everyday living expenses.
“This will be a donation only event, and we would love for everyone to stop by and show your support for these two great men,” the FOP said in a release. “Thank you for your continued prayers for these Officers and the Bossier City Police Department.”
Early voting ends Saturday for Bossier Parish Police Juror District 1 election
Early voting is underway for the District 1 Police Jury election scheduled for October 11. The race is filling the seat of Bob Brotherton, who died in January. Kim Gaspard was temporarily appointed to the seat until the election.
Lynn C. Beaty of Haughton and Brent Moreland of Elm Grove will be on the ballot.
Early voting continues through Saturday, October 4.
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 2: 49th Annual Red River Revel. October 2nd to 5th, 2025. Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett Street, Shreveport. Over 75 artists, four stages of music and performing arts, and tons of food options.
October 3: Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters at Margaritaville
October 9: Lyle Lovett and his acoustic group at the Strand Theatre.
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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