Bossier City Spotlight: Nolten Speaks to South Bossier group
As Mayor Tommy Chandler so often says…. “ It’s a GREAT DAY in the GREAT CITY of Bossier City.” On … Read More
View ArticleGardening With Dr. Joe White: Double Duty Plants
It’s always good when we find something that will serve more than a single purpose such as a couch that … Read More
View ArticleBossier History: A History of Juneteenth-Emancipation Day Celebrations in...
Today, June 19th, is a newer state and federal holiday to commemorate Juneteenth, but the holiday has a long history … Read More
View ArticleAt The Library: There are so many unofficial food-related holidays right now
It’s quite possible that I selected the topics for this week’s column while I hungry because all of these unofficial … Read More
View ArticleGet It Growing: Water wisely
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist One of the most common causes of plant death is water — more specifically, too … Read More
View ArticleBossier History: Winning World War II from the Kitchen
In the archives of the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center is a 1944 photograph of Mrs. Bonvillion’s fifth grade class … Read More
View ArticleAt the Library: Sunny days and air conditioners
Is it a coincidence that National Stay Out of the Sun Day and Air Conditioning Appreciation Day both fall on … Read More
View ArticleBossier City Spotlight: Upcoming Events and Safety Tips for Bossier City
As Bossier City prepares to host the Dixie League World Series at Tinsley Park Athletic Complex from the end of … Read More
View ArticleBossier Parish History: Frenchmen Turn to Barksdale for Help Fighting Hitler
Eighty-four years ago this month, France officially surrendered to the Germans following the Nazi invasion of the country in1940. But … Read More
View ArticleAt the Library: Snap a photo — of your pet
In this week’s library column, we’re celebrating our pets with All American Pet Photo Day, which falls on July 11… Read More
View ArticleBossier City Spotlight: Exciting Events and Updates in Bossier City: Stay...
If you haven’t heard, newsflash—it is HOT! With local heat indexes soaring between 105 and 112 degrees, it’s crucial to … Read More
View ArticleBossier Parish History: Dear Mr. President, 1942
By Marissa Richardson, Bossier Parish Library Two weeks ago, we featured kids, the fifth graders of Mrs. Bonvillion’s class at … Read More
View ArticleBossier City Spotlight: Exciting Happenings in Our City
This week’s weather serves as a stark reminder that “into every life some rain must fall.” After a rainy spell … Read More
View ArticleBossier History: A Bossier Biography – Lambert W. Baker
By Marisa Richardson Here is a story of a resilient Bossier Parish man that takes place during the Reconstruction era, … Read More
View ArticleWillis Knighton Health Donates $30,000 to Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
As the region’s healthcare leader and largest philanthropic organization, Willis Knighton Health continues to exhibit its giving spirit by investing … Read More
View ArticleAt The Library: Here’s to Aunts and Uncles
In this week’s library column, we celebrate aunts and uncles. There is, as you might have guessed an unofficial holiday … Read More
View ArticleBossier City Spotlight: Eventful Week of Celebrations and Openings in Bossier...
This past week was marked by several notable celebrations across Bossier City. During the Bossier Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting … Read More
View ArticleStatement from BESE President regarding 2024 LEAP testing results
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year. Louisiana students have maintained the … Read More
View ArticleAsk Dr. Joe White: What Gardeners Can Do In Early August
One of our local forecasters said several weeks ago that “It’s already been some kind of year weather wise.” But … Read More
View ArticleThis Week in the Spotlight: Bossier City Updates
Welcome back to the Spotlight! Despite another week of soggy weather in Bossier City, the community spirit remains undampened. The … Read More
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