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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. ...
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...
I-20 reconstruction hits a milestone. Here's when the $117M project could be complete.
Motorists by the end of next month could be driving on the first piece of rebuilt Interstate 20 in Bossier City since the highway was laid nearly six decades ago. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's I-20 reconstruction project in Bossier City hit a milestone earlier this month as contractors began pouring concrete to create new travel lanes. Though that is expected to be a long process, when the Old Minden Road interchange reopens — weather dependent — in mid- to late-August, the ramps will be the first new concrete open to drivers for that stretch of I-20 since its original construction in the 1960s.
New Phase Of I-20 Construction Will Cripple E. Bossier Traffic
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has just upped the ante in regards to travel in Bossier City. As DOTD enters into the newest phase of the $117 million I-20 reconstruction project, motorists are advised that beginning Tuesday, August 6, the Industrial Drive (LA 782-2) interchange ramps will be closed for reconstruction.
Waiver granted for special event permit alcohol sales during H&H
SHREVEPORT, La. - Just two weeks ago, the Shreveport City Council voted voted against open containers for downtown Shreveport during the Humor and Harmony Festival. This week, the council was unanimous in granting a waiver to extend alcohol sales for special event permit holders. The waiver will be in effect...
Emergency health and safety declaration for Shreveport 'death trap' extended
Shreveport's mayor has extended the emergency declaration at the Linwood Homes apartments, one of four apartment complexes where police currently have the power to remove and arrest people on the premises. Mayor Tom Arceneaux on Thursday extended for another 30 days the public health and safety emergency declaration for the...
One of SPAR’s pools in Shreveport closing for remainder of season
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation (SPAR) announced Thursday (July 25) that one of its pools is closing for the remainder of the summer season. Airport Park pool is closing due to mechanical issues requiring specialized parts and repairs. SPAR says the swimming season will be over by the time the repairs can be made, so the pool is closing now.
Shreveport honors 109 year old resident with parade
A parade for Elvira Helaire-Davis rolled down 5th Street in the MLK neighborhood last Saturday morning as Marshal James Jefferson stopped at a house with dozens of roses and a ‘Happy Birthday’ balloon. He was one of many, including former councilman Willie Bradford and State Rep. Joy Walters, who wanted to wish Helaire-Davis a happy 109th birthday. ...
Ark-La-Tex sports card collectors unite for Shreveport Card Summer Card Show this weekend
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - “If you want a good show with quality vendors, with a lot of traffic, it’s a lot of planning. But, that’s what makes it fun.”. Veteran sports memorabilia collector, Colvin Roberson, knows what it takes to put on an event. This weekend, he’s throwing together the Shreveport Summer Card Show - bringing everyone’s childhood back to life.
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