Hundreds Join “Operation Clean Sweep” to Beautify Bossier Parish
By Stacey Tinsley/Press-Tribune/Staff Report
“Operation Clean Sweep,” a massive parish-wide cleanup effort coordinated by the Bossier Sheriff’s Office and Keep Bossier Beautiful (KBB), achieved another record-breaking year on Saturday, April 27, 2024, as more than 600 registered volunteers collaborated during the event to clean up and beautify Bossier Parish from South Bossier to Plain Dealing.
Lynn Bryan, Executive Director of Keep Bossier Beautiful, expressed gratitude for the sponsors, donors, and volunteers dedicated to supporting this annual event.
Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington expressed satisfaction with the turnout and credited Keep Bossier Beautiful Executive Director Lynn Bryan for organizing and recruiting numerous volunteers for this significant annual event.
“This is a wonderful event, but we should aim to keep Bossier Parish clean on a daily basis, not just one day a year. I encourage all residents to do their part to keep Bossier beautiful,” Sheriff Whittington remarked.
A diverse array of teams participated in this year’s event, including The Commission For Women of Bossier City, Bossier City Chamber of Commerce Diplomats, Team Up to Clean Up SOBO, and the Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society. Sheriff Whittington extended a special thank you to Elizabeth Baptist Church of Benton, which had 36 volunteers, and the BAFB Airman Leadership School, the largest group of volunteers with 41 participants. Sheriff Whittington also expressed appreciation for the support of Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler, the City of Bossier City, the Bossier Parish Police Jury, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, and numerous other community leaders who took part in this annual event.
Prior to “Operation Clean Sweep,” earlier last week, KBB visited the town of Plain Dealing and distributed trees to residents in partnership with the North Bossier Civic Club. Additionally, they refurbished two local gateways in Bossier City with the support of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Shreveport.