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Providing homes for heroes

Providing homes for heroes

National program makes its way to Bossier

A national program has made its way to Bossier and is offering big savings for local community hero...

Senior proves we are all 'Beautiful Souls'

Senior proves we are all 'Beautiful Souls'

Airline senior uses past challenges to inspire project

Some say the eyes are the window to our soul.

Behind the blue-green eyes of 17-year-old...

Airman rugby player sets standard of excellence

Airman rugby player sets standard of excellence

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE — Staff Sgt. Joseph Senteno has a chance to make history.

Having won the Air Force Global Strike Outstanding Ai...

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Providing homes for heroes

National program makes its way to Bossier

A national program has made its way to Bossier and is offering big savings for local community heroes.

Homes for Heroes is a real estate assistance program aime...

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LA. Budget faces opposition

After businesses rejected original state budget bill, legislators go to work

After businesses across the state joined together to decry the initial state budget proposal, the legislature had listened a...

New officers and jailer join Bossier police

The Bossier City Police Department’s four newest members joined the ranks today during a swearing in ceremony held at police headquarters.

Chief of Police Shane McWilliams administered oaths this morni...

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Airman rugby player sets standard of excellence

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE — Staff Sgt. Joseph Senteno has a chance to make history.

Having won the Air Force Global Strike Outstanding Airman of the Year award, the 2nd Comptroller Squadron budget ...

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Sports

Parkway dominates scrimmage vs. ASH

It was only a scrimmage, but the Parkway Panthers  gave their fans plenty of reasons to be excited about the upcoming high school football season Thursday evening.
The Panthers wrapped up spring practi...

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BPCC set for league tourney

The Bossier Parish Community College Cavalers begin play in the Region XIV tournament Saturday in Lufkin, Texas.
The tournament is being held at Roadrunner Baseball Complex on the campus of Angelina Co...

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Benton’s Tigers put up impressive numbers in 2013 baseball season

Benton High posted a 27-10 record this season and was the only Bossier Parish baseball team that won more than one game in the state playoffs.
The Tigers ended their season with an 8-6 quarterfinal los...

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Friday, May 17, briefs

THREE BEARKATS  MAKE ALL-DISTRICT 1-3A FIRST TEAM

Bossier seniors Jake Gray, Rodney Bonds and Lane Holt have been named to the All-District 1-3A baseball first team.

Gray, a pitcher and infielder, batte...

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Life

AMIKids Red River donation

Gen. Peyton Cole’s high school classmate Daryl Idler presenting a $5,000 check to Ken Cochran, Executive Director for AMIKids Red River.  AMIKids Red River is a school for adjudicated youth with ...

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Daniel Jordan Hahn Lt. Col., USAF, (Ret.)

BOSSIER CITY - Daniel Jordan Hahn, Lt Col, USAF, (Ret.) passed away May 10, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Shreveport after a long illness. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013 at Barksdale ...

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'Mr. Billy' receives a Gold Star

At Platt Elementary, everyone loves Mr. Billy.

  Billy Hill is the school's head custodian and has been at Platt for the past nine years. Not only does he love his work, colleagues and the student...

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History of Banks Chapel

The Bossier Banner published a history of a small church in north Bossier Parish in its August 26, 1920 issue.

“Many readers of the Banner are familiar with the little white church known as Banks’ Chap...

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Summer Reading Plan kicks off next month

Beginning the week of June 3 through the week of July 19, the 2013 SRP (Summer Reading Program) will be in full swing, so get ready to do some serious reading. Programs have been prepared for children...

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Cedars-Burton

Mr and Mrs. Henry Roy Cedars of Natchitoches, La, announce the engagement of their daughter Morgan Roxanne Cedars, to Marshall Dow Burton, son of Mr. James Allen Burton, Junior of Bossier City, Louisi...

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The Pahals celebrate 50 years together

The love they shared 50 years ago is still as strong as it was then!

On May 9, 1963, James Etheridge “Jim” Pahal and Gloria “Regina” Duke were married at the Cherry Ridge Church of God in Bastrop, La.

T...

Cascio's: A hometown deli

Cascio's: A hometown deli

Tucked away in a corner on Shed Road from the hustle and bustle of Shed Road is a sandwich shop that has the title of Food Network Magazine's “Best Pizza in Louisiana.”

That may come as a surprise, but o...

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Opinion

Hypocrisy in Committee

Independence Bowl loses while NOLA wins on Hotel-Motel taxes

Fans and friends of the Independence Bowl are still reeling from the sting of defeat of State Rep. Henry Burns', R-Haughton, HB179 in the Ho...

Believe it or not

Legislature starting to show independence from Gov. Jindal

It was back in the 1960s, that great decade, that legendary singer Bob Dylan sang his hit song, “The Times They Are a-Changin.”  It appea...

Now It’s Harvey’s Time

Voters choose new representative for District 5 council seat

The second time around was the charm for Tommy Harvey, the retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and owner of a UPS store with his sister....

Difficult goodbye for Spoon owners

The time has come for the Burns Family to turn over the Wooden Spoon to the Judge Family. The many memories that we have made with you all will last forever. The sweet and wonderful employee's and the...

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