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Who will pick up Bossier’s trash?

Solid waste disposal contract still in negotiations

When it comes to garbage collection in Bossier City, the more things change, the more the...

the class of 2013 : graduation held saturday at the CenturyLink Center

the class of 2013 : graduation held saturday at the CenturyLink Center

Bossier High School Valedictorian Myra Michele Martinez speaks to audience during the schools’ graduation ceremony Saturday afternoon a...

Scrimmages give parish teams something to build on

Russell Hedges
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After his team’s scrimmage against...

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Who will pick up Bossier’s trash?

Solid waste disposal contract still in negotiations

When it comes to garbage collection in Bossier City, the more things change, the more they stay the same.


The city is currently negotiating a new, $3...

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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...

Sheriff’s Tax Sale set for Wednesday

Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold its annual Tax Sale for properties that have unpaid 2012 ad valorem property taxes on May 22 at 10 a.m. at the Bossier Parish Courthouse.

The Tax Sale is open ...

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Vet clinic treats Barksdale’s furry friends

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE — The Veterinary Treatment Facility keeps Barksdale's furry companions in excellent health by providing comprehensive veterinary services with state-of-the-art technology.

The ...

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Sports

Scrimmages give parish teams something to build on

Russell Hedges
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After his team’s scrimmage against Haughton Friday, Bossier coach Michael Concilio told his pl...

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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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Monday, May 20, briefs

TIGERS LOOK AHEAD TO SEC TOURNEY

BATON ROUGE — Second-ranked LSU opens the SEC baseball tournament Wednesday in Hoover, Ala., against either Alabama or Auburn at approximately 12:30 p.m.

The Tigers fini...

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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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Zdor "TZ" Blanc, III

ELM GROVE - Celebration of life service for Zdor "TZ" Blanc III will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 3:00pm. Visitation will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Fun...

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Red River Waterway Commission awards Sci-Port $51,225 for 4th graders to visit Center

SHREVEPORT – The Red River Waterway Commission and Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center were present at seven recent school board meetings to announce the commission’s sponsorship for RiverWorks Disco...

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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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Share your love of books with one of library clubs

Book clubs have become very popular these days. You may already belong to one where friends gather together to share their viewpoints about a particular book. If not, there are several book clubs at t...

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Rich-Cummings

Virginia (Jenny) Lea Rich of Benton and Lance Garrett Cummings of Benton are engaged to be married Friday, June 21, 2013 in Orange Beach, AL.

The bride elect is the daughter of Al and Brenda Rich of Bo...

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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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