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Posted Dec 6, 2021
Voters in Benton Fire District #4 will head to the polls Saturday, Dec. 11 to determine the fate of a proposed two-mill tax increase dedicated to updating the department’s ability to provide emergency services to residents of one of the fastest-growing areas of the parish.
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Posted Dec 2, 2021
Christmas decorations and lights are featured at the Bossier Parish Courthouse, bringing a seasonal atmosphere to the building and grounds and lighting up the nights.
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Posted Dec 2, 2021
A group of state and local elected officials and dignitaries handed out resolutions and praise to Billy “Coach” Montgomery Wednesday in celebration of his years of service to Bossier Parish as an educator, coach and state representative.
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Posted Dec 2, 2021
Engineers and highway department officials will be traveling Bossier Parish roadways in the very near future to get a first-hand look at infrastructure needs in preparation for the 2022 road program.
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Posted Nov 30, 2021
A little inter-governmental cooperation, especially among law enforcement agencies, often goes a long way toward solving a problem.
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Posted Nov 29, 2021
‘Tis the beginning of the Christmas season and the offices of the Bossier Parish Police Jury already reflect the onset. Another Marissa Broughton original graces the police jury office entrance while Marissa and Jessica Aldridge combined talents to prepare the display just off the courthouse entrance.
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Posted Nov 29, 2021
A section of Bodcau Dam Road will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 29 and will be closed for 5 months. This closure is located between Ben Durden Rd and Duck Dam Rd.
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Posted Nov 23, 2021
Contractors for the Bossier Parish Police Jury continue to move ahead with the repair project on Poole Rd. in south Bossier Parish. Construction work is one of several projects to replace and repair asphalt roads damaged by floods of 2015 and 2016.
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Posted Nov 19, 2021
A groundbreaking recycling program sponsored by the Bossier Parish Police Jury and the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office has the potential to be beneficial not only to the environment but also to the bottom line of both agencies.
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Posted Nov 19, 2021
Work is expected to begin in late November on a project to improve a section of U.S. Hwy. 71 (Barksdale Blvd.) in Bossier City and Parish, according to an announcement from the Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
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Posted Nov 18, 2021
A proposed privately-funded expressway that would connect southern Bossier and Caddo parishes, including a toll bridge spanning the Red River, took a step forward Wednesday following a vote by the Bossier Parish Police Jury.
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Posted Nov 16, 2021
Site preparation is continuing with recycled mill material from asphalt roads being used as the base for a 30-plus acre parking area at the site of McKenzie Archery Shooters Association Easton/Hoyt Pro/Am Tour tournament scheduled for Camp Minden in April of 2022.
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Posted Nov 16, 2021
Ramp and lane closures have been scheduled for the ongoing construction of the new I-20/I-220 Barksdale Air Force Base interchange access project in Bossier Parish, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
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Posted Nov 16, 2021
At least one south Louisiana family that faced misfortune as a result of Hurricane Ida will have a happier holiday season thanks to the efforts of a group of athletes in north Louisiana.
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Posted Nov 12, 2021
Saturday, Dec. 11 could prove to be a pivotal day for Benton Fire District #4 when voters in the district go to the polls to decide on a request for a two-mill tax increase.
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Posted Nov 12, 2021
Contracts for 20 projects around the state, including two that will impact Bossier Parish, have been let according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
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Posted Nov 9, 2021
Laying surface for the southern extension of the Arthur Ray Teague multi-use trail has begun with crews working from the 90-degree curve east to Parkway High School.
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Posted Nov 8, 2021
Representatives from public bodies and agencies in several northwest Louisiana parishes heard updates Monday from Veneeth Iyengar, Executive Director for Broadband and Connectivity, on efforts to attract broadband service providers to underserved and unserved residents in the state.
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Posted Nov 8, 2021
Officials from Bossier and Webster parishes, along with representatives of local and state government, emphasized teamwork during a Friday news conference welcoming the McKenzie Archery Shooters Association Easton/Hoyt Pro/Am Tour to Camp Minden for a 10-year run.
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Posted Nov 5, 2021
Technology for Rural America (TFRA), a company with expertise in broadband services, will be retained to consult with the Bossier Parish Police Jury and help identify potential broadband service providers for parish residents in underserved areas.