NoBo Scoop | 12/28/2024

New Year's Eve, 1,000 readers, & events

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Tim Jurjevich
December 28, 2024

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

This week’s highlights:

  • Independence Bowl today

  • New Year’s Eve events

  • Bossier Parish Police Jury minute highlights

  • Operation Christmas Wish recap

Let’s get to it 🍦

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Thank You

I wanted to say thank you to everyone for reading the NoBo Scoop! It has only been three weeks, and we are nearing a thousand of you who have subscribed. Thank you for reading weekly, sharing the Scoop with your friends and family, and telling me what is happening in our community.

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Highlights

Independence Bowl

Louisiana Tech will take on No. 22 Army in the 48th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Saturday, December 28 at 8:15pm. Ticket options include individual tickets, group ticket packages, Chairman’s Club and hospitality upgrades. Purchase tickets here.

Cash-only parking lots are available around the State Fair Grounds and will be open on game day. Parking in these lots is $15 on game day. See parking options here.

The free Coca-Cola Fan Fest is in the Silver Lot outside of Independence Stadium leading up to the big game. Enjoy live music, cornhole, inflatables, face painting, a gaming bus, food trucks, drinks, and a special visit from Santa Claus.

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New Year’s Eve Events

Sweet Caroline's Dueling Piano Bar

Three dueling piano players & a DJ. Get ready to countdown to midnight with a complimentary champagne toast and a dazzling balloon drop. Party favors will be provided to add to the festive atmosphere.

Limited tickets @ $50/person.

Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack

Countdown party & free concert provided by Style. Starts at 9pm. Fireworks at midnight.

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Bossier Parish Police Jury Minutes Highlights

The Bossier Parish Police Jury held its final meeting of the year on December 18.

The Bossier Parish Police Jury instituted a 90-day pause in residential development earlier in the month. Police Jury President Philip Rodgers emphasized the importance of proactive planning.

“Next year, we will hold a series of meetings focused on creating a comprehensive plan to effectively manage the significant growth in both residential and commercial properties in Bossier,” Rodgers said. “These discussions will involve the community to ensure that our strategies align with the needs and aspirations of residents and businesses. Our goal is to promote sustainable growth while enhancing the quality of life for all Bossier residents.”

Philip Rodgers, Police Jury President

The jury has hired a traffic engineering firm to determine the needed traffic improvements in the area. The expedited report is expected to be delivered within the next 45 days.

Read more here.

Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Operation Christmas Wish

Just before Christmas, deputies and volunteers with the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office delivered gifts to children as Operation Christmas Wish came to a festive close. The Sheriff said 269 children would receive gifts of 82 bicycles and "other goodies."

The Sheriff thanked the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 141, the Posse Funeral Escort Team, Vicky's Dance, and "a lot of individuals that donated money and said go buy what you need." Thanks to all the Bossier residents, schools, and businesses who donated! Watch the video here.

Events

Saturday, December 28

  • Coca-Cola Fan Fest

    • 3:30-7:30pm

    • Live music, cornhole, a Kids’ Zone and inflatables, face painting, local food trucks, drinks, and a special appearance from Santa Claus.

Monday, December 30

Wednesday, January 1

Athletics

The Annual ‘Doc’ Edwards Invitational, sponsored by Willis Knighton Health System, completes its 33-team tournament today at Airline.

The Boys championship game is at 7:30pm. The Girls championship game is at 6:00pm. Tickets are $10 for the day.

Boys High School Basketball

Game Results

Games Upcoming

Airline

Airline

1/2 - @ Bossier 2:30pm

Benton

Benton

1/2 - @ Bossier 7:00pm

Bossier

Bossier

1/2 - vs Airline 2:30pm

1/2 - vs Benton 7:00pm

Haughton

Haughton

1/3 - @ Magnolia 6:00pm

NoBo Scoop Athlete of the Week

Cadence Tinsley! Benton Middle School | Girls Wrestling

Cadence has participated in softball and archery and started wrestling in August. She had her first pin at her last meet, and her new goal is to get a pin in under a minute against an opposing school this year! She hopes more girls would consider wrestling to make it a more competitive sport for female athletes.

*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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