Bossier Parish Schools begin the new school year on Aug. 10. The first full day for kindergarten students is Aug. 17 and for Pre-K, Aug. 24. The private schools in the parish have different starting dates.
Shreveport Hilton has completed a recent property overhaul: a multi-million-dollar endeavor that included full exterior waterproofing and repainting, new soft goods, furnishings and overall improvements, in and out. The mural on the pool deck on the 12th floor is by local artist Ka’Davien Baylor, who also created a painting in the 12th floor event room. Local artist Ron Smith’s works are also prominently displayed throughout the hotel. This latest round of property improvements also includes lobby enhancements, updated lighting, drapery and seating in rooms, updates to the fitness center and meeting spaces as well as the exterior drive and outdoor seating/ dining area.
On June 8, Assistant District Attorney Senae Hall was sworn in as the president of The Louisiana State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division at its meeting in Destin, Fla.
School is almost here and that means it's almost time to pack the bus! Some Bossier students may not be equipped with the supplies they need to succeed AND we're here to help!
The KTBS-3 Freedom Fest took place on July 4 with festivities, live entertainment and a breathtaking fireworks display. This annual event, produced by the city of Shreveport and KTBS-3, was held at the Riverview Amphitheatre and Plaza in Downtown Shreveport. The 2023 patriotic extravaganza offerred a new twist that goes above and beyond the phenomenal Fireworks and Bakowski Bridge of Lights Show. This year, the Freedom Fest saluted and celebrated the active United States military and veterans, expressing gratitude for their service and sacrifices that allow us to continue to commemorate American freedom.
A Caddo District Court judge has sided with Caddo Parish District Attorney James E. Stewart Sr. and has vacated the seat of Caddo Parish School Board District 7 member Barbara Iverson, citing domicile issues.
Last Friday, June 30, Caddo Parish Steve Prator announced that he will not be seeking re-election in October and instead will retire from law enforcement next year with over 50 years of service.
Deputy Casey Bragg of the Bossier Sheriff's Office demonstrated remarkable courage and quick thinking as he performed life-saving measures on Captain Todd Hylbert of the Bossier City Police Department.
Bossier Council on Aging Fan Drive 2023! Are you or someone you know in need of a fan? If you are 60 or older, a Bossier parish resident and have proper ID, we can help. Also, if you would like to help out, you may drop off a new fan at our Bearkat site. We accept fans of any size such as: -Box fans -Table top fans -Personal/mini fans -Standing oscillating fans State Senator Robert Mills will run for re-election this year. His report filed with the Louisiana Ethics Commission reflected campaign funds on hand at the end of 2022 of $161,300. U-Haul offers 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to residents in the Ark-La-Tex region impacted by Friday’s storm. Damaging winds associated with the storm downed trees on roads and homes have led to power outages. According to SWEPCO, more than 179,000 homes do not have power. Having accessibility to secure self-storage during the clean-up process benefits communities affected by natural disasters. “As our neighbors begin to clean up their properties, we want to provide a safe place where they can store their things,” said Warren Iles, the U-Haul Company of Northern Louisiana president. “We encourage anyone in need of a storage unit to give us a call and take advantage of our disaster relief program.” U-Haul says the U-Haul disaster relief program applies to new selfstorage unit rentals and is based on availability.
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