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  • BOHSEP

    Homeland Security Recognizes National Guard

    Posted Mar 3, 2021
    In recognition of services provided during last month’s historic winter weather event, several members of the Louisiana Army Guard were presented unique Bossier Parish Police Jury “Challenge or Ceremonial Coins.”
  • DOTD

    Lane Change / Ramp Closure Delay

    Posted Mar 3, 2021
    Due to recent inclement weather, dates for intermittent lane and ramp closures at the I-20/I-220 intersection in Bossier Parish have been revised.
  • DOTD

    I-20 / I-220 Ramp Closures

    Posted Feb 24, 2021
    A series of lane and ramp closures at the I-20 and I-220 intersection have been announced by the state Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).
  • Bossier’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Helps With Dialysis

    Bossier’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Helps With Dialysis

    Posted Feb 24, 2021
    One group of critically in-need patients received their necessary treatment even during the height of last week’s historic winter storm thanks to special transportation arrangements provided by the Bossier Council on Aging.
  • Water

    Bossier OHSEP and Non-Profit Agencies Distribute Water

    Posted Feb 24, 2021
    Bottled water distribution is continuing in Bossier Parish thanks to the combined efforts of the Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (BOHSEP) and area non-profit organizations and support agencies through the Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) and 211 system.
  • Lacrosse Tournament

    Lacrosse Tournament at South Bossier Park

    Posted Feb 22, 2021
    Even though winter weather was bearing down on Bossier Parish last week, several girls’ lacrosse teams took to the fields of South Bossier Park for 2021 LaxFest and officials said the tournament was a success.
  • Snow Covered Parish Road

    Some Parish Roads Still Icey

    Posted Feb 22, 2021
    Warmer temperatures are helping remove ice from many Bossier Parish roads, but other isolated roadways, especially in the northern portion of the parish around the Plain Dealing area, are still hazardous to motorists.
  • Bossier Parish

    General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to Hire 2,500

    Posted Feb 22, 2021
    General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has announced plans to hire 2,500 workers in Northwest Louisiana to staff a national assistance call center in Bossier City.
  • LA Army National Guard

    165th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion Delivers Water to Bossier Hospitals

    Posted Feb 22, 2021
    Despite terrible weather conditions during a pair of unprecedented winter storms, Louisiana Army National Guard soldiers from the 165th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion stationed in Bossier City delivered water to hospitals in Bossier Parish.
  • Bossier Parish

    Bossier Parish Clearing Roads

    Posted Feb 19, 2021
    Bossier Parish Police Jury highway department crews began Thursday using all available heavy equipment to clear parish roads in the aftermath of a major winter weather event.
  • Bossier Parish

    Notice of Cancellation of Public Hearing

    Posted Feb 16, 2021
    Pursuant to La. R.S. 29:727, the President of the Bossier Parish Police Jury has hereby declared a State of Emergency due to an emergency situation as a result of forecasted winter weather. In accordance with said declaration, the Bossier Parish Courthouse will be closed effective Tuesday, February 16, 2021, and Wednesday, February 17, 2021. A notice will be posted on the police jury’s website at www.bossierparishla.gov should the need arise for the courthouse to be closed on Thursday, February 18, 2021.
  • Bossier Parish

    Notice of Cancellation of Police Jury Meetings

    Posted Feb 16, 2021
    Pursuant to La. R.S. 29:727, the President of the Bossier Parish Police Jury has hereby declared a State of Emergency due to an emergency situation as a result of forecasted wintery weather. In accordance with said declaration, the Bossier Parish Police Jury has cancelled the February 17, 2021, Finance and Regular police jury meetings, as well as any other meetings and committee meetings that may have been scheduled for February 17, 2021. All items that were scheduled for the February 17, 2021, meetings will be rescheduled for March 3, 2021, including board meetings and committee meetings, times to be determined at a later date.
  • Bossier Parish

    Notice of Cancellation of Public Hearing

    Posted Feb 16, 2021
    Pursuant to La. R.S. 29:727, the President of the Bossier Parish Police Jury has hereby declared a State of Emergency due to an emergency situation as a result of forecasted winter weather. In accordance with said declaration, the Bossier Parish Courthouse will be closed effective Tuesday, February 16, 2021, and Wednesday, February 17, 2021. A notice will be posted on the police jury’s website at www.bossierparishla.gov should the need arise for the courthouse to be closed on Thursday, February 18, 2021.
  • Temperatire

    Winter Weather Advisory

    Posted Feb 14, 2021
    Bulk of anticipated precipitation should occur Sunday night into Monday morning with two to four inches expected, including sleet and snow for Sunday through Monday only. Accumulation amounts are being reevaluated and the NWS said those could be increased with the accumulations possible on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Bossier Parish

    Executive Order: February 12, 2021

    Posted Feb 13, 2021
    WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 29:727, the President of the Bossier Parish Police Jury has hereby declared a State of Emergency due to the statewide public health emergency issued by Governor John Bel Edwards, with the most recent being Proclamation Number 17 JBE 2021 issued on February 10, 2021, supplementing the declaration of emergency in Proclamation Number 101 JBE 2020, and the mitigation measures therein; Therefore, Proclamation Number 17 JBE 2021 shall remain in full force and effect until it expires on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, unless extended, in response to the threat posed by COVID-19.
  • LSUS RESEARCHERS 2-3-21

    Police Jury Meeting Notes: February 3, 2021

    Posted Feb 6, 2021
    Ground water levels in Bossier Parish are fairly high and trending upward, according to a preliminary report following one year of studies conducted by LSUS.
  • Red Chute Bayou at Dogwood is bank full, but holding steady.

    Bossier Parish Water Levels

    Posted Jan 26, 2021
    Despite several days of rainfall in Bossier Parish and areas to the north that bring additional water into the area’s streams and bayous, no serious problems with high water have occurred, according to Ian Snellgrove, Director of the Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
  • Bossier Parish

    Executive Order: January 13, 2021

    Posted Jan 25, 2021
    WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 29:727, the President of the Bossier Parish Police Jury has hereby declared a State of Emergency due to the statewide public health emergency issued by Governor John Bel Edwards, with the most recent being Proclamation Number 6 JBE 2021 issued on January 12, 2021, supplementing the declaration of emergency in Proclamation Number 101 JBE 2020, and the mitigation measures therein; Therefore, Proclamation Number 6 JBE 2021 shall remain in full force and effect until it expires on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, unless extended, in response to the threat posed by COVID-19.
  • Jerome Darby (right) was named president of the Bossier Parish Police Jury Wednesday, while Tom Salzer was picked vice president.

    Police Jury Meeting Notes: January 20, 2021

    Posted Jan 21, 2021
    Jerome Darby, who has served nine terms on the Bossier Parish Police Jury representing District 10, was elected unanimously Wednesday as president of the public body for 2021.
  • Snow 2

    Snow in Bossier Parish

    Posted Jan 11, 2021
    Bossier Parish’s first snowfall of 2021 began shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 10), depositing amounts ranging from one to three inches. Snowfall ended across the area early Monday morning, according to weather reports.