Under the radar: School Board cuts crucial funding to classrooms
The Bossier Parish School Board made some cuts at their last meeting that will directly affect students and teachers. They voted to cut the parish per-student funds from $38 to $29. At the same...
View ArticleThank a Police Officer
It's Thank a Police Officer Day. To all of our BCPD, Shreveport PD, BPSO & CPSO officers, and to all in our extended area, thank you for your service to our communities.
View ArticleSome Bossier History
Our friend Pat has a good blog post in And so it Goes in Shreveport about a dedication today in Natchitoches at the grave of Dr. John Sibley, a soldier in the American Revolution. Please go to the link...
View ArticleAn update on Jackson Kennedy
I blogged about young Jackson Kennedy several times back in 2008 and 2009. Jackson, 7 at the time, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2008. It is back, and Jackson needs your help. Please do anything...
View ArticleParkway Principal Caught up in a Whirlwind of Controversy
Parkway High School Principal Nichole Bourgeois has been sued again, this time by the former school nurse. Parkway’s football team is having an explosive season, but they won’t be able to host a...
View ArticleThe Morons in South Bossier
A very serious and strained situation has taken a bizarre turn.I blogged about the latest lawsuit against the School Board and Parkway Principal Nichole Bourgeois. I also included a link to a Facebook...
View ArticleVeterans Day
A Veterans Day wish to My Bossier readers from our friend, Sammy Wyatt.As we approach Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2013 my thoughts a prayers are with all of the veterans, active duty military,...
View ArticleIn Memory of James Harber
I put this on Facebook and got such an overwhelming response that I decided to share it with those who are not on Facebook.A 21 year old, James Harber, was killed this week while working his night job...
View ArticleThis Week in Bossier
Just as Bossier was reeling from the brutal murder of James Harber last week, another tragedy has struck close to home.The Bond DisappearanceAnn Bond was reported missing when she didn't show up for...
View Article'Fire Nichole Bourgeois' group not going away
Our friend and Bossier’s premier political observer Marty Carlson has opined about School Board President Eddy Ray Presley's recent 'moron' remarks. You can read Marty’s column in the Press...
View ArticleConviction in Bullying Case
Jason Thomas yesterday entered a plea of guilty to Cyber Bullying in Bossier District Court. Thomas was charged in the case of Danielle Cox. For those not familiar with the case, Danielle was diabetic...
View ArticleBenton Christmas on the Square
Come on up for Benton Christmas on the Square tomorrow from 10 until 5. Free parking and shuttle service from the Courthouse, first bus runs at 9:30 and last bus from festival site back to Courthouse...
View ArticleThe Night before Christmas
A Visit from St. NicholasBy Clement Clarke Moore1779–1863'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the...
View ArticleGood news for Bossier
Great news for Bossier City with the announcement that CSC will locate at the Cyber Research Park. The company anticipates 800 employees over the next four years, and about that many in support...
View ArticleBossier City Marshal's race will be a hot one
It’s going to be quite a year for politics in Bossier Parish. We will have a race for State Senate to replace Robert Adley, who is term-limited. Dr. John Fleming will be seeking to retain his seat in...
View ArticleDestroying the Teaching Profession in Louisiana
by Michael DeshotelsDestroying the teaching profession? That's a pretty sensational pronouncement. My background as a science teacher requires me to provide evidence when I make such a dramatic claim....
View ArticleCarl Richard named Deputy Constable/Marshal of the Year
A local Bossier City resident and native was honored last week at the annual conference of the National Constables and Marshals Association held in Baton Rouge, LA.Carl Richard, a local Deputy City...
View ArticleNational Police Week 2014
This week is National Police Week, a time to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty.
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