Officials with the Consolidated Water/Sewerage District #1 advise that starting tomorrowat 9:00 a.m., there will be a temporary interruption of the water service due to thereplacement of water meters in …
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Louisiana Fire & Emergency Training Academy Receives International Reaccreditation
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) has reaccredited the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Academy (FETA). This reaccreditation increases the number of courses recognized by IFSAC to 40, the …
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Horseshoe Bossier City Undergoes Multi-Million-Dollar Hotel Renovation
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffHorseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino is undergoing a multi-million-dollar hotel refresh set to be completed by summer 2025. Construction is underway and being done in phases and rooms are …
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LOUISIANA ADOPTS NEW DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENT TO RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN CIVICS EDUCATION
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has developed the Freedom Framework Diploma Endorsement, a new recognition for high school students who demonstrate excellence in civics education. Approved today by the Louisiana Board of …
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Bossier Parish Community College’s debate team returned to the top of the standings as the nation’s largest intercollegiate debate organization concluded its national championship tournament on April 7th. The BPCC …
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BPCC’S Mark Hux Recognized as National 2024 Outstanding Local Excellence in Advocacy by COABE
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffMark Hux, an ESL instructor at Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC), has been named the national 2024 Outstanding Local Excellence in Advocacy by the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE). …
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As LSUS celebrates its third straight semester of record enrollment (10,926 this spring), Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith attributed the university’s growth to one factor above all others. “The dedication of …
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Planned Water Service Interruption for Two Streets Off Princeton Road
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Consolidated Water/Sewerage District #1 announces a planned water serviceinterruption for residents living on Jester and Mayfield Streets in Princeton. OnWednesday morning, beginning at 9:00 a.m., work crews will replace …
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Shreveport Walmart Neighborhood Market Receives Prestigious Helen R. Walton Award
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffThe Walmart Neighborhood Market located at 412 W. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop in Shreveport has received the Helen R. Walton Excellence in Community Leadership Award, an honor bestowed upon Walmart stores …
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Speaker Johnson Encourages Louisiana Students to Participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
by BPT Staffby BPT StaffYesterday,Speaker Johnson issued a reminder to students from Louisiana’s Fourth Congressional District of the April 17th deadline for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.  The annual competition showcases students’ artwork in the nation’s capital. This …