3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (212+ words) The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, effective immediately, the LA 527 bridge over Flat River in south Bossier Parish is closed for repair. This bridge closure is anticipated to be in place through the evening of Sunday,…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (171+ words) Members of the Bossier City Lions Club heard from audiologist Amelia Sarcar, Au.D., during their regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 10. Sarcar spoke to the group about hearing health, the importance of recognizing changes in hearing and when individuals should consider having…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (644+ words) A road map to yourself. Through all the definitions, explanations and knowledge shared in Dr. Heather Carpenter’s speech as part of the 2026 North Louisiana Nonprofit Impact Conference on Thursday, a key aspect of Carpenter’s presentation was that local nonprofit professionals…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (125+ words) Bossier Press-Tribune Boil Advisory Lifted for Highway 614 and Stewart Road The Louisiana Department of Health in Shreveport has rescinded the boil-water advisory No further action is needed on this advisory. The Arc Caddo-Bossier Leadership Luncheon Featured Dani Bowman The Bossier…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (343+ words) The Arc Caddo-Bossier held its 2026 Leadership Luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City, bringing together civic leaders, sponsors and donors to recognize the organization’s work supporting people with disabilities. The annual luncheon featured keynote speaker Dani…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (176+ words) Available to all middle and high school students across Optimum’sfootprint, the essay contestwill run through Thursday, October 15 and boasts a total of four Grand Prize scholarships of$3,000 as well as Honorable Mention prizes. This year’s prompt is: In 500 words or…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (692+ words) Northwestern State University is welcoming its largest entering freshman class in three years this fall, with 1,120 first-time freshmen choosing NSU for fall 2026. The class represents a 6 percent increase over last year and continues a trend of growth in Northwestern State’s…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (488+ words) Bossier Press-Tribune Centenary College Announces Planned Retirement of President Christopher L. Holoman The Board of Trustees of Centenary College of Louisiana announced today that Christopher L. Holoman, Ph.D., the College’s 31st president, will retire effective June 30, 2027. His retirement will conclude more than a…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (188+ words) Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to improve the appearance of their community? Time is running out to submit nominations for the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Everyday Hero Awards. Nominations to recognize the individuals and groups working to…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (599+ words) George Washington is a common answer to the question of: “Who would you want to have dinner with, dead or alive?” Students from LSUS and local K-12 schools as well as community members have that chance in real life on…...