NoBo Scoop | 1/18/2025

Good morning, North Bossier! This is Tim with your weekly NoBo Scoop.

This week’s highlights:

• North Bossier road closure

• Bossier superintendent nationally recognized

• 2025 Sporting Clays and Trap Shooting program

• Bossier EMS equipment

Let’s get to it 🍦

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Highlights

North Bossier Road Closure

Starting on Monday, January 20th, the road closure on LA 160 in north Bossier Parish will go back into effect to allow the contractor to begin the removal and replacement of these two bridges, which were originally built in 1969.

The entire project is expected to be complete in Spring 2026.

Read more here.

Bossier School Superintendent Nationally Recognized

Just shy of a year since taking the oath of office, Bossier Schools Superintendent Jason Rowland has been selected as a 2024-25 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). 

This annual award recognizes up to 25 district superintendents across the country with fewer than five years of experience who demonstrate dynamic, fast-paced leadership with strong communication at its core. A record number of nominations were received this year, making the selection process both highly competitive and humbling. 

Read more here.

Exciting News for Bossier Students

Sheriff Whittington is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Sporting Clays and Trap Shooting program for students in Bossier Parish. The program is open to Bossier Parish students from the 7th to 12th grade.

Deadline for registration is February 8th.

Read more here.

Bossier EMS Receives New Equipment

New equipment could help Bossier Parish EMS provide the best pre-hospital emergency care in the state.

The Stryker LifePak 35 is the newest technology for cardiac monitoring and defibrillation used for advanced patient care. Bossier Parish EMS is the first emergency medical service in North Louisiana, and the second in the state, to receive this equipment.

Read more here.

Events

Saturday, January 18

• Bossier City Gun Show

  • 9am-5pm at the Bossier Civic Center

• Galentine’s Pop Up with Permanent Jewelry

  • 11am-3:00pm at The Dogwood Boutique in Benton

• Bluey and Bingo’s Cookie Bash

  • 1-3pm at Shop Til U Drop Boutique

• Create Your Own Mardi Gras Doormat

  • 2-5pm at The Painted Edge

  • $50 per person. Includes all supplies and instructions

• Kicker Monster Truck Show

  • 5:30pm at Brookshire Grocery Arena

Sunday, January 19

• Bossier City Gun Show

  • 10am-4pm at the Bossier Civic Center

• Madi’s Wardrobe New Years Event

  • 2-4pm in Benton. Free cotton candy, door prizes, and sales

• Airline Sports Adult Indoor Soccer

  • Start of 6-week soccer league

Tuesday, January 21

• Homeschool Connections at Benton Library

  • 11am-noon

  • Library staff will facilitate an academically-themed, hands-on hour of activities for area homeschooled students

• Master Gardener Presentation at Main Library

  • 6-7pm

  • The Master Gardeners will be at the library to present information on upcycling for your spring garden

Wednesday, January 22

• The Hangar Paint & Sip

  • 6-9pm at The Hangar Taphouse & Kitchen

  • $35 per person

Thursday, January 23

• Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Shop Turning One

  • 2-5pm at 2850 Douglas Dr, Bossier City

  • Hot chocolate, ice cream sandwiches, and all the regular ice cream

Friday, January 24

• Jurassic Quest

  • 12-6pm at Shreveport Convention Center

  • Use code NEWYEAR25 for 25% off

Saturday, January 25

• Jurassic Quest

  • 9am-6pm at Shreveport Convention Center

  • Use code NEWYEAR25 for 25% off

Housing Market

December Recap

Median sold price: $258,792 (+3.6% from last year)

Active listings: 527 (-1.3% from last month)

Average days on market: 57 (+7 from last year)

Athletics

Boys High School Basketball

NoBo Scoop Athlete of the Week

Destiny Lollar! Haughton High School | Girls Wrestling

*I will highlight one student athlete each week based on reader submissions. Please reply to this email (which is [email protected]) with your recommendation. The criteria are any student athlete in North Bossier, including private schools.

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