Featuring Steve Beechem

First matchup of conference champions since inaugural game in 1976

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) mandates that businesses in Bossier City, LA, submit Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN by January 1, 2025, to improve transparency and combat financial crimes like tax evasion and money laundering.

Winning fan will receive tickets, sideline passes and prizes from participating businesses

Mentors needed by November 14

Metro has placed a deposit-backed order for up to 20 A250 aircraft, with plans to integrate the airframe into its existing fleet.

Register before Nov. 15

Applications Due 11/15

Registration available at eight Goodwill locations across North Louisiana

Prize Fest Celebrates 13th year with Record Crowds as Artists Shine on National Stage

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Week full of free family events

Tuesday, October 29

October 20-26 2024

Prize Fest starts tomorrow!

RSVP by Friday, October 25

BRF’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program celebrates 10 years of launching companies with announcement of 15 new startups

GEN Fenton oversees all Special Operations for the U.S. Department of Defense

Wednesday, October 9

David Wodke, CEO of ANECA Federal Credit Union, appointed as treasurer/secretary

Newly Branded Space to Provide Casino Guests with Enhanced Sports Betting and Viewing Experience

Nominations are accepted until September 30, 2024.

Join the CGOC in raising funds for OPERATION Bright Holiday

BPCC receives the first and only gold distinction in the state of Louisiana

Record-breaking year attracts health startups from around the country to NW Louisiana

The Cordish Companies announces a partnership with the Shreveport and Bossier Arts Councils to showcase local artists' works inside the new $270+ million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana project.

$500,000 gift ensures continued momentum

Project Will Feature First Land-Based Casino in Shreveport-Bossier Market

Gaming Industry Veteran to Manage Development of World-Class Gaming and Entertainment Destination in Bossier City Projected to Generate Millions in Annual Economic Impact and Hundreds of Permanent Jobs for Local and Regional Residents

Louisiana Downs, the premier horse racing destination in the region since 1974, kicks off its 50th anniversary live racing season on Saturday, May 4, 2024, coinciding with the excitement of the Kentucky Derby. First post opening day is 1:45 p.m.

Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC), in collaboration with Baton Rouge Community College, Grambling State University, LSU Shreveport, Nicholls State University, and Southern University at New Orleans, is thrilled to announce the establishment of the Louisiana Cyber Academy (LCA). This groundbreaking initiative, comes in response to a stark workforce gap: despite producing 357 graduates in cybersecurity in 2023, Louisiana saw 4,500 related job openings remain unfilled.

Region’s largest taco and salsa festival returns with massive crowds of taco lovers

The festival featured fourteen local taquerias, selling tacos to the public and battling it out for the coveted Golden Taco (Best Taco) and Golden Molcajete (Best Salsa). Participating taquerías included Mi Mercadito, El Novillo Carniceria, Taqueria El Eden, Taqueria San Miguel, Ramirez Mexican Restaurant, Tamalocos, Taqueria Mi Palmar, Mi Meza Latin Cuisine, Taqueria Flores, Nicky's Mexican Restaurant, Taqueria La Reyna Del Sur, Taqueria Tierra Santa, La Potranca and La Villa Taqueria.

Archery Shooters Association Brings Visitors From 40+ States to Shreveport-Bossier and Minden for a 4-Day Extravaganza, Featuring Exciting Competitions and The Region's Vibrant Spirit!

Please RSVP to Jessica Martin.[ Jessica.martin@eapla.com ] by May 10th. This is essential for us to capture an accurate headcount for the food provider. We look forward to seeing you!

Student Filmmakers, Teachers and Schools Pack the House and Take Home Over $18,000 in Prizes from Film Prize Junior 2024

Save the Date for The Region's Fiercest Taco and Salsa Competition

Goodwill® offers training and employment placement for individuals impacted by the justice system

Register today!

Studio Teams Up with Prize Foundation to Support Graphic Design

In an era dominated by digital information, the importance of data to the business world cannot be overstated.

Sonic Drive-In, PJ's Coffee and Texas Roadhouse to sell food at 2023 bowl game

Scholarship has provided two students $2,500 apiece annually for the past 18 years

WASP to be honored at halftime of 2023 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl

Few things are as dynamic as running a business. With so many highs, lows, and plateaus, it can be challenging to grow and manage the day-to-day while keeping your confidence intact.

Prize Fest celebrates 12th year with first African American Female Director Film Prize winner, record sales and national audience

Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons

Nearly $1,800 donated this week on Extra Yard for Teachers BIG DAY

Funding Launches Mobile Food Van, Expands Backpack and Disaster Relief Initiatives

Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home era.

Bossier Parish Community College has received a $15,000 contribution from AT&T that will significantly boost the College’s Certified Fiber Optic program and, specifically, increase scholarship assistance to students completing courses and certification requirements.

SHREVEPORT – Dr. Julie Lessiter remembers her days in the Brownies troop of Girl Scouts. So when the Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf wanted to recognize her as part of this year’s class of Women of Distinction, the honor meant even more.

LSU Baseball catcher and 2023 National Champion to be honored at 2023 bowl

Conversion from BGC to Walgreens pharmacies will provide expanded pharmacy and healthcare services for patients in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas

Lunch & Learn: Increasing Customer Experience with your company Contact Center

Taco lovers filled the streets for a celebration of Latino culture and cuisine.

Ribbon cutting, job fair to be held March 29

Bossier Parish Community College Receives $500,000

10% discount for all Bossier Chamber members!!!

August 18, PJ's Coffee is extending a 10% discount for all Bossier Chamber members!!!

Small Business Digital Ready Program

Student Filmmakers, Teachers and Schools Take Home Over $12,000 in Prizes from Film Prize Junior 2022

SUMMER STEM ENRICHMENT CAMP AT SUSLA

Launch Network and partners are joining forces to bring entrepreneurs and small businesses the North Louisiana Spring into Summer Startup Series, taking place on May 14, June 11, July 9, August 20.

Caddo - Bossier Transportation News

Savage Creative Solutions

Paul Savage, Jr., owner of Savage Creative Solutions, was recently named “One to Watch in Business in 2022” by The Shreveport Times.

Savage Creative Solutions

Local marketing and advertising professional, Paul Savage, Jr., is hosting an online webinar on Saturday, December 11 at noon.

Community reveals additional amenities and growing landscape

Savage Creative Solutions

Local marketing and public relations professional, Paul Savage, Jr., has announced the founding of Savage Creative Solutions.

Fellowship partners AFGSC, CIC and La. Tech Applied Research Corporation

28 Caddo and Bossier Parish education projects funded in conjunction with Extra Yard for Teachers

Young Professionals Entertainment, LLC

School Video Promotion

Louisiana Tech is one of 32 universities the Department of Energy (DOE) is investing in to help local manufacturers improve their energy efficiency.

The 34th Centenary Book Bazaar sponsored by the Centenary Muses returns to the College’s Gold Dome this year on Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11. Over 80,000 items will be available for purchase on Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Independence Bowl to help ring in NSU football season at Superior’s Steakhouse

Returning for the first time since 2019, the annual Northwestern State/Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Kickoff Luncheon, sponsored by John and Lynne Manno, is set for Thursday, September 2 at 11:45 a.m. at Superior's Steakhouse in Shreveport.

La. Tech and LSU recently announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has funded the establishment of the Center for Innovations in Structural Integrity Assurance (CISIA), the first Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) for either institution.

LSU Shreveport was ranked 1st in Louisiana and 15th in the nation by OnlineU for the Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s Degrees.

America's Drive-In thanked public school teachers by donating $1.5 million to requests for learning supplies across the country

* In Bossier City and Benton, 18 teachers from six schools received a combined donation of $4,820.

Family business in Bossier City continues leadership and legacy of service to community in North Louisiana

Red River Chevy, a multigenerational family-owned, full service dealership headquartered at 221 Traffic Street is celebrating their 90th anniversary.

Louisiana Tech’s School of Music will host a songwriting masterclass with Grammy-winning guitarist Peter Frampton, at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 4.

Brookshire Grocery Co. is excited to host the 2021 Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods Heroes Run Oct. 23 with a new location -- at the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City.

The South’s largest online student film festival will feature over 60 films from Louisiana High School and Middle School Students

LSU Shreveport Assistant Provost of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Dr. Kenna Franklin was awarded the 2021 Willie Burton Historian Award at the 9th Annual State of Black Shreveport Symposium & Economic Summit.

Johnson and Roth tour installation, meet with Airmen

United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) on Tuesday joined Acting Air Force Secretary John Roth on his visit to Barksdale Air Force Base.

Beginning in Fall 2021, Louisiana Tech University will offer science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors a pathway to earn certification as computer science educators through the CyberTeach-LA program.

Students are gaining experience administering vaccines and helping the community during the pandemic.

An affordable pathway for students who wish to commission in the United State Air Force.

$5 million appropriation from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to support the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB) in North Louisiana.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced additional federal assistance for the state of Louisiana’s ongoing Hurricane Laura recovery and debris removal efforts: