Whether you are spending quality time with the kiddos or entertaining out of town guests, there are a lot of family friendly places to visit in Bossier. These are places that definitely won’t break the bank and you’ll be able to have fun there year-round. 1. Bowl at Holiday Lanes Bowling is a great activity for family members of all …
Fun Bossier Events in January
Gemini XXIX Bead Reception and General Membership Meeting 6 p.m. Jan. 15 2102 E. Texas St. Kick of Mardi Gras with the Krewe of Gemini’s Bead Reception and general membership meeting. Meet the Krewe of Gemini’s Captain, King and Queen and join them as they prepare to hand out their 29th polystone bead. Food and king cake will be provided …
Like a Boss: Ashley Davis, Louisiana Boardwalk
For this holiday episode of Like a Boss, host Sean Green talks to Ashley Davis from the Louisiana Boardwalk.
Like A Boss: Ben Hart of Flying Heart Brewing
It’s Beer Thirty on the latest episode of Like a Boss as host, and publisher of Shreveport-Bossier’s business publication BIZ., Sean Green is joined by Flying Heart Brewing Co-owner Ben Hart. Started by entrepreneuring couples Ben and his wife Leah and Ben and Elizabeth Pattillo, Flying Heart grew from home brewers into a tap room and brewery in 2014. The …
Bossier Holiday Night Market Returns This Weekend
Be Bossier will be handing out free t-shirts and goodies at the event – come see us! The Bossier Holiday Night Market returns this weekend, creating a holiday shopping experience that boasted crowds of 10,000-plus per evening in 2016, its inaugural year. The Night Market, running, this weekend, Dec. 15-16 from 5-9 p.m., has been a great success in the region because …
More Than Books: A Bossier Library Card’s Other Benefits
Long before the internet, if you needed to research something or look at the latest release from a popular author, you went to the library. Checking out books (and sometimes vinyl records) was about the most you could expect with your library card. But today there’s more benefits to having a Bossier Parish Library Card than ever before. You can …
Bossier Millennial Pro: Allison Judge
Bossier is home to many unique young professionals who are already taking leadership roles or are preparing themselves to be the future of the community. Let’s meet one of these millennials! Allison Judge is a 22-year old Louisiana Tech student working on a Computer Information Systems degree. A member of a military family, Allison has moved all over, including Alaska …
Plain Dealing: Small Town Louisiana
If you are looking for a quiet community to possibly retire in, you may consider the town of Plain Dealing in Bossier Parish. This town, located north of Bossier City, was named after the antebellum Plain Dealing Plantation. The namesake had over 500 acres and was divided into three large plantations. According to a Bossier Press Tribune article, the name …
Hit the Road: Weekend Roadtrips from Bossier
Because of Bossier City’s location in the Ark-La-Tex, Bossier adventurers are in the perfect spot for several amazing road trip destinations! Here are three of our favorite choices for weekend adventures! While big cities like Dallas, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas and New Orleans, Louisiana are in drivable distance, check out these smaller towns for a quick weekend getaway. Jefferson, Texas. …
Like A Boss: Matt Locke of Locke Homes and Remodeling
A recurring theme among Bossier business leaders is that Bossier is growing and one of those areas seeing growth is rooftops popping up all over the parish. That’s why the November edition of Like a Boss is sitting down with local developer Matt Locke, owner of Locke Homes. Sean Green, host, and publisher of NWLA’s only business publication BIZ., asks …