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Bossier Chamber Hosts Initiatives to Support Bossier Schools
Bossier City, LA – The Bossier Chamber of Commerce is spearheading efforts to support Bossier Parish public schools with two significant events on Thursday, August 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Walmart Supercenter on Airline Drive in Bossier City. The Chamber will host a “Pack the...
Check out the new principals in Bossier Parish
With the first day of school two weeks away, Bossier Schools would like to introduce parents and students to the new principals of the district. This year Bossier Parish School District is welcoming four new principals. These principals will be calling Apollo Elementary School, Benton Middle School, Central Park Elementary School and Plain...
Art exhibition, Past Life Snapshots | A Recollection of Dropped Pins graces walls of Bossier Arts Council
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Bossier Arts Council’s Artini artist for 2024′s work is to be highlighted at a new exhibition, exploring nostalgia. On August 2, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., 2024 Artini artist and LSUS assistant professor, Rachel McDonald will hold the opening reception for her exhibition, Past Life Snapshots | A Recollection of Dropped Pins at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Boulevard, in the East Bank Gallery.
Bossier walking trail and city pools to close
A walking trail will be temporarily closed and the city's pools will close for the season. On Friday, July 26, Bossier City Press announced the closure of the Arthur Teague walking trail will be closed for repairs. ...
Help Bossier City Police Catch This Theft Suspect
The Bossier City Police (Property Crimes Division) needs the Public’s assistance in identifying an individual. On 06-23-24, An unknown black female entered 2061 E. Texas Bossier City, La. 71111 and committed a Theft. If anyone knows the identity of this person or any information on the case, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Bossier City Police Department.
What's the future of term limits in Bossier City?
On Thursday, July 25, Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler held a press conference to announce that the petition for term limits had been signed and a certificate of registration had been awarded by the Registrars of Voters. Chandler said, "I felt this press conference was necessary because this is an issue that...
Indoor Air Testing Results and Residential Soil Sampling Progress to Be Shared at Community Meeting in Bossier City
Bossier City, LA (July 25, 2024) – The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and the Multistate Environmental Response Trust (Multistate Trust) are hosting a community meeting and drop-in session to discuss ongoing environmental investigations and cleanup efforts near the former Tronox/Kerr-McGee Wood Treating Facility in Bossier City. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, at the Red River Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1831 Scott Street.
Which Power Five team landed a commitment from Captain Shreve's Prudhomme on Friday?
Captain Shreve’s Lionel Prudhomme Jr. studied long and hard before choosing between Arkansas, Mississippi State, Tulane, Houston, Texas Tech and Ole Miss for his next stop. On Friday afternoon, the Gator big man announced Arkansas as his college of choice. He had at least 17 offers in his hopper. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound Prudhomme...
Scattered storms linger into the weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The very unusual July pattern that has brought day after day of rainfall and below average temperatures will slowly start to transition to a more typical summer pattern this weekend and into next week. Right now, much of the region is seeing a break from the...
Shreveport Art Club celebrating 103 years during annual juried exhibition at LSEM
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A long-running art nonprofit, Shreveport Art Club is celebrating 103 years in operation and holding an award ceremony for its juried exhibition at the Louisiana State Exhibition Museum. On August 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Louisiana State Exhibition Museum (LSEM), 3015 Greenwood Road,...
Major Retailer Closing 6 Louisiana Stores: Including Shreveport
For a variety of reasons, sadly, the days of the old 'brick & mortar' stores are going the way of pay telephones and VHS players. Even though there are those who order groceries online, I think there will always be a place for some types of stores that people will still want to visit in person.
Krewe of Barkus and Meoux gearing up for annual coronation
SHREVEPORT, La. -It's almost time for the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Coronation Day. Two representatives joined KTBS 3 Friday to dive deeper into this event. The krewe will crown its new royalty at 3 p.m. Sunday during a coronation that will be held at the Scottish Rite Temple on Cotton Street.
Bossier City to host 2024 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series
BOSSIER CITY, La. - The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission is thrilled to announce that Shreveport-Bossier will host the 2024 Diamond Youth Baseball (DYB) Division I & II World Series from Thursday, July 25th to Wednesday, August 7th at Tinsley Park in Bossier City. This event is expected to generate an estimated economic impact of approximately $4 million. 750 young athletes and their families will be in town for the competition, supporting local businesses through shopping, dining, and hotel stays.
Shreveport man accused of burning woman with cigarette
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Shreveport man has been accused of burning a woman with a cigarette and threatening to kill her. Shreveport police detectives arrested Kentrail Fuller, 46, in connection with a domestic violence incident. Detectives allege Fuller burned a woman's forehead, tried to burn her thigh and threatened to...
Scattered rain this weekend & HEAT returns next week
Friday began with more widespread and heavy rain across the ArkLaTex. Expect the rain to be more scattered this weekend with slightly warmer temperatures. The sunshine, heat, and humidity will return to the area next week.
50 Cent Says Keith Sweat Is Bailing On His Festival Over Diddy’s Revoked Key To The City
Keith Sweat claimed he would only perform via Zoom because 50 Cent was unable to attend to the singer’s Key to the City ceremony. 50 Cent called out Keith Sweat for threatening to skip August’s Humor & Harmony festival in Shreveport, Louisiana. Sweat claimed he would only perform via Zoom because 50 Cent could not attend an event in which the singer would receive the Key to New York City.
Shreveport paracanoe athlete and prosthetist Jillian Elwart gears up for Paralympics; bringing the dying Maurepas Swamp back to life
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and Louisiana is boasting plenty of Olympians this year, both LSU students and Bayou State natives. But we also have no shortage of para-athletes gearing up for their own games beginning on Aug. 28. One of those athletes is Jillian Elwart, a paracanoe...
New luxury resort casino will be regional draw for Shreveport, Louisiana area
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market, recently topped off. The $270+ project will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel amenities. Located along the scenic Red River in Bossier City, directly across from Shreveport, the venue will feature...
Loving Little Ones hosts 2024 Pop-Up Shelter resource fair for displaced people
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Multiple organizations come together to provide assistance and resources to displaced people in Shreveport-Bossier. On July 26 - 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the 2024 Pop-Up Shelter, a resource fair held annually to change the lives of displaced people, will be held at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds at the Ag Building, 3701 Hudson Street.
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