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- NoBo Scoop | 12/21/2024
NoBo Scoop | 12/21/2024
Christmas lights, events, & services
Tim Jurjevich
December 21, 2024
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Good morning, North Bossier! This is Tim with your weekly NoBo Scoop.
This week’s highlights:
Christmas lights
Christmas events & services
New Benton football coach
Property taxes
Let’s get to it 🍦
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Meeting Needs Locally
I want to share the incredible work that Delivering Hope Ministries does locally, especially during the holiday season. Many of you know Steve & Susan Stewart, who are local to Benton.
Steve & Susan founded their organization in 2022 to serve our community by preparing, cooking, & delivering free meals to nearby residents experiencing illness, loss, or otherwise trying times. Today, they have delivered 2,415 meals and given 91 presents for children. Learn more about their organization here.
Highlights
Christmas Lights
Thank you to everyone who emailed me addresses with great Christmas lights! Here are some organized by area of North Bossier.
South | Mid | North |
|---|---|---|
106 Yardley Ct 103 S Madison Ct 105 Horseguards Ave 509 Aldwych Ct 233 Horseguards Ave 617 Caledonia Dr | 621 Silkwood Dr 420 Kingston Plantation Blvd 469 Kingston Plantation Blvd 221 Decatur Ct 798 Dumaine Dr 215 Roanoke Cir | 204 Bay Hills Dr 1932 Palmetto Rd 31 Crowder Dr 4935 Old Oak Dr 2870 Hillcrest Cir |
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Christmas Events
Bossier Holiday Night Market The Bossier Holiday Night Market returns on Saturday, December 21, from 3 PM to 9 PM! Enjoy the largest one-day vendor event in the USA with over 200 vendors, 12+ food trucks, free admission, free family fun, free kids’ activities, and free Bossier swag and giveaways. | Christmas On The Bayou Recital The Dance Loud Academy is proud to present: “Christmas On The Bayou” Saturday, December 21, 2024 , at 10am at Airline High School’s Auditorium. This is our annual winter recital where our students will be showcasing their amazing talent. Children 2 and under will get in for free. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20. |
Christmas Church Services & Mass
December 22
December 23
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December 25
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New Benton Head Football Coach
Stephen Dennis has been named head coach at Benton.
Dennis, who was Huntington’s head coach the past eight seasons, replaces Reynolds Moore, who stepped down after 12 seasons.
Dennis has been a coach for 17 years. He began his career at Parkway. He has also been a coach at Louisiana Christian University and Northwood.
“We are excited to welcome Coach Dennis as the new Head Football Coach at Benton High School. Coach Dennis brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of his student-athletes, qualities that made him the clear choice for this role.
“His passion for the game and infectious enthusiasm will undoubtedly inspire our team and community. We are thrilled to have him join the Tiger family!”
Read more here.
Bossier Parish Property Taxes Payment Extension
Delivery of Bossier Parish property tax notices has been delayed due to an issue “beyond the control” of the Sheriff’s office. Sheriff Julian Whittington has announced an extension to the payment deadline.
Events
Saturday, December 21
Lotus Nutrition Party With The Mean One
9am-1pm
Food, tiny tats, permanent jewelry, vendors
Benton Trade Days Show for Christmas
10am-3pm
Indoors & lots of vendors
10am-4pm
Pop-up for new location in Benton. Door prizes & food & beverage truck
Smallcakes Benton Meet The Grinch
2-4pm
Meet the Grinch & grab your favorite Grinch treats
Madi’s Wardrobe Holiday Sales Event
2-4pm
Raffle giveaways, cotton candy, Grinch for photos, balloon artist
Sunday, December 22
Risen Rock Climbing Military Day
Service members climb free all day
Regal Boardwalk
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
Monday, December 23
Regal Boardwalk
Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
Friday, December 27
12:00 & 6:00pm
Snow Show
Boardwalk & East Bank District
6:30pm
Mardi Gras Preview Parade, battle of the bands, & fireworks
Athletics
Boys High School Basketball
Game Results | Games Upcoming |
|---|---|
Airline 12/17 - Ruston - L 65-40 12/20 - Ringgold - W 55-52 | |
Benton 12/17 - Northwood - W 43-40 | |
Bossier 12/20 - Capt Shreve - L 51-70 | |
Haughton 12/14 - Summerfield - W 70-32 12/17 - Weston - W 85-63 12/18 - N Webster - W 83-54 |
NoBo Scoop Athlete of the Week
Bella Hammond! Haughton High School | Girls Basketball
Bella scored 21 points in the Haughton Lady Bucs’ 81-48 win on Tuesday night against Weston as they improved their season to 14-0.
*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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