News Release
GOV. JINDAL REAPPOINTS FIRE CHIEF HALPHEN TO STATE BOARD - July 16, 2010
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has reappointed Bossier City Fire Chief Sammy Halphen to serve on the Louisiana Fire Prevention Board of Review. The... more »
BOSSIER CRIME STOPPERS NOW ONLINE - July 12, 2010
Bossier Crime Stoppers has launched a new website that now allows the public to submit anonymous information about crimes and wanted suspects via the... more »
STOCKWELL ROAD TRAFFIC ADVISORY - June 29, 2010
Construction work on Stockwell Road from Highway 80 to Running Brook Lane will begin on the morning of Wednesday, June 30, 2010. The work... more »
CREDIT CARD SKIMMIMNG SUSPECT WANTED ON MORE CHARGES - June 29, 2010
A man arrested earlier this month for stealing people's credit card information with a skimming device while working at a local fast food restaurant... more »
CITY OFFICES TO CLOSE JULY 5 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY - June 29, 2010
City of Bossier City administrative offices, including offices for City Council, will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2010 in observance of Independence Day.... more »
FIREWORKS RULES AND SAFETY TIPS - June 24, 2010
Bossier City Fire Chief Sammy Halphen is reminding the public to play it safe if they choose to celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday... more »
BURGLARY SUSPECT CAPTURED AFTER RUNNING INTO OFFICER WITH TRUCK - June 18, 2010
A Bossier City K-9 officer received minor injuries this morning when he was struck by a pickup truck driven by a burglary suspect who... more »
DETECTIVES ARREST HOMICIDE SUSPECT - June 18, 2010
A suspect wanted in connection with the first degree murder of a Bossier City is now in custody.  30-year old Deeddrick Jackson, 30, of... more »
NATIONAL FIRE/EMS SAFETY WEEK - June 17, 2010
Bossier City Fire Chief Sammy Halphen announced today the Bossier City Fire Department will participate in the 2010 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week,... more »
BCPD DETECTIVES ARREST JUVENILE FOR STRING OF HOME BURGLARIES IN SOUTH BOSSIER - June 11, 2010
Detectives with the Bossier City Police Department's Property Crimes Unit have arrested a 16-year old male in connection with at least 10 residential burglaries... more »
BCPD OFFERS CHILD FINGERPRINTING AT OLD NAVY STORE - June 3, 2010
The Bossier City Police Department will bring its child identification fingerprinting program to the Old Navy store, 2001 Airline Drive on Saturday, June 5... more »
CITY PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS TO OPEN JUNE 1 - May 26, 2010
The three Bossier Parks and Recreation public swimming pools - Shed Road Community Playfield Pool : 4208 Shed Road, Mike Wood Memorial Park Pool... more »
CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON MEMORIAL DAY - May 26, 2010
The City of Bossier City administrative offices, including offices for City Council, will be closed Monday, May 31, 2010 in observance of Memorial Day.... more »
BCPD PERSONNEL HONORED AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY - May 21, 2010
Members of the Bossier City Police Department were honored at the annual BCPD Awards Ceremony this evening at the Bossier Civic Center. BCPD employees,... more »
ANNUAL BCPD NEIGHBORHOOD FOOT PATROL PROGRAM - May13, 2010
Bossier City police officers are getting ready to once again park their patrol cars and walk the beat in Bossier City neighborhoods. The Bossier... more »
BOSSIER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO OIL STORAGE TANK EXPLOSION - April 27, 2010
The Bossier City Fire Department responded to an oil storage tank explosion that occurred at approximately 1:40 pm today in a pasture about 100... more »
TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR BARKSDALE AFB AIR SHOW - April 20, 2010
In an effort to help minimize traffic congestion when vehicles exit Barksdale Air Force Base at the conclusion of the "Defenders of Liberty" Air... more »
FIREFIGHTERS TO RECEIVE SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING - April 19, 2010
Two members of the Bossier City Fire Department will receive special recognition at Tuesday's Bossier City Council meeting for receiving top honors from the... more »
ANTHONY STREET HOUSE FIRE - April 16, 2010
The Bossier City Fire Department responded to a fire at approximately10:45 a.m. today in the 900 block of Anthony Street that heavily damaged a... more »
LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO PLANT TREES AT NORTH BOSSIER PARK - April 8, 2010
Legacy Elementary School will help add to the beauty of the North Bossier Park by planting trees. The school recently applied for and... more »
CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY - March 30, 2010
The City of Bossier City administrative offices, including offices for City Council, will be closed Friday, April 2, 2010 in observance of Good Friday.... more »
POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH - March 24, 2010
Bossier City police are investigating motor vehicle crash that resulted in a woman's death this morning. Officers says Belinda Morris Krumtum, 50, of Bossier... more »
BOY SCOUTS TO PLANT 100 TREES AT NORTH BOSSIER PARK - March 17, 2010
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, local scouts will join Keep Bossier Beautiful and BPCC Green in planting... more »
FIRE CHIEF HALPHEN TO PRESENT CITIZEN'S LIFE SAVING AWARD - March 15, 2010
Bossier City Fire Chief Sammy Halphen will present the department's Citizen's Life Saving Award to three people Tuesday, March 16, during the 3 p.m.... more »
CHANGE BATTERIES IN HOME SMOKE ALARMS THIS WEEKEND - March 9, 2010
Bossier City Fire Chief Sammy Halphen is reminding residents to change the batteries in their home smoke alarms when setting clocks forward one hour... more »
FIRE CHIEF TO HELP SET NATIONAL POLICY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDERS - February 25, 2010
Bossier City Fire Chief Sammy Halphen has been selected to serve on a national committee that is charged with setting disciplinary standards policies for... more »
REGISTRATION UNDERWAY FOR BPAR YOUTH SPRING SOCCER - February 23, 2010
Registration is underway for the 2010 Bossier Parks and Recreation Youth Spring Soccer season for boys and girls ages 4 to 14. The season... more »
2010 BPAR ADULT SPRING SOFTBALL REGISTRATION ENDS THIS WEEK- February 23, 2010
The City of Bossier City Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration forms for the 2010 BPAR Adult Spring Softball season up until Friday,... more »
GOV. JINDAL APPOINTS FIRE CHIEF SAMMY HALPHEN TO STATE SAFETY COMMISSION - February 18, 2010
Louisiana Govenor Bobby Jindal has announced his appointed of Bossier City Fire Chief Sammy Halphen to the Louisiana Emergency Response Commission. Members of... more »
WYCHE STREET HOUSE FIRES CAUSED BY CHILD PLAYING WITH MATCHES - February 16, 2010
The Bossier City Fire Department responded to a fire in the 100 block of Wyche Street on February 15, 2010 that destroyed one home... more »
RESIDENTIAL TRASH COLLECTION ALTERED WEEK OF PRESIDENTS DAY - February 12, 2010
Residential trash collection in Bossier City will be suspended Monday, February 15, 2010 due to the President's Day holiday. Trash normally collected on... more »
CITY OFFICES TO OPEN AT 1 P.M. FRIDAY DUE TO THREAT OF ICY ROAD CONDITIONS - February 11, 2010
Due to the possibility of icy road conditions tomorrow morning, Mayor Lorenz "Lo" Walker has instructed all non-emergency response personnel with the city not... more »
BCFD PERSONNEL RECEIVE TOP STATE HONORS FROM LOUISIANA VFW - February 2, 2010
The Department of Louisiana Veterans of Foreign Wars honored two members of the Bossier City Fire Department this past weekend for their outstanding service... more »
MAN INJURED IN FIRE ON HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE - January 31, 2010
The Bossier City Fire Department responded to a fire at a residence in the 2200 block of Hickory Ridge Drive early Sunday that resulted... more »
HIRING PROCESS FOR NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE - January 25, 2010
Over these next few months Bossier City Mayor Lorenz "Lo" Walker will undertake the process of selecting a new Chief of Police to replace... more »
CITY OFFICE TO CLOSE ON MLK DAY, TRASH COLLECTION ALTERED - January 14, 2010
City of Bossier City administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 18, 2010 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Residential trash collection... more »
CITY OFFICE TO CLOSE ON NEW YEARS DAY, TRASH COLLECTION ALTERED - December 28, 2009
The City of Bossier City administrative offices, including offices for City Council, will be closed Friday, January 1, 2010 in observance of the New... more »
CITY OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY AND TRASH COLLECTION ROUTES ALTERED - December 17, 2009
The City of Bossier City administrative offices, including offices for City Council, will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, 2009 in... more »
2010 BPAR ADULT BASKETBALL - December 11, 2009
Registration for the 2010 Bossier City Parks and Recreation Adult Basketball season is now underway. The registration fee is $300 per team. Players... more »
CITY OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - November 23, 2009
The City of Bossier City administrative offices, including the City Council office, will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance... more »
FLOOD EVACUATION WATCH LIFTED FOR NEIGHBORHOODS IN NORTHEAST BOSSIER CITY - November 8, 2009
A flood evacuation watch for residents living in the vicinity of Red Chute Bayou and Flat River in northeast Bossier City has been lifted.... more »
2010 BPAR YOUTH BASKETBALL SIGN UPS - November 4, 2009
Registration is underway for the 2010 Bossier Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball season. Registration forms are available at the BPAR office located in the... more »
VETERANS DAY PARADE AND MASSING OF THE COLORS -November 4, 2009
A parade honoring our nation's veterans will take place this Saturday, November 7, 2009 on the Bossier Parish Community College campus, 6220 East Texas... more »
EVACUATION ADVISORY DOWNGRADED TO EVACUATION WATCH IN NORTHEAST BOSSIER CITY NEAR RED CHUTE BAYOU - November 3, 2009
Bossier City Mayor Lorenz Walker, Bossier Parish Administrator Bill Altimus and Bossier Parish Sheriff Larry Deen have downgraded an evacuation advisory to an evacuation... more »
EVACUATION ADVISORY ISSUED FOR RESIDENTS LIVING NEAR RED CHUTE BAYOU - October 31, 2009
Bossier City Mayor Lorenz Walker, Bossier Sheriff Larry Deen and Bossier Parish Administrator Bill Altimus have issued an evacuation advisory for residents living in... more »
RESIDENTS NEAR RED CHUTE BAYOU ADVISED TO PREPARE FOR FLOODING -October 31, 2009
The City of Bossier City and the Bossier Office of Emergency Preparedness have notified residents living in the vicinity of Red Chute Bayou and... more »
CITY AND PARISH TO OFFER SANDBAGS FOR RESIDENTS DUE TO POSSIBLE FLOODING - October 28, 2009
As a precaution sandbags will be made available starting tomorrow morning to Bossier residents in anticipation of flooding which may result from heavy rainfall... more »
MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS COMING TO MIKE WOOD PARK - October 22, 2009
The Robinson Film Center will bring its Movies & Moonbeams program to Bossier City's Mike Wood Park, 2200 Dennis Street., when it presents the... more »
MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS TO SHOW "FINDING NEMO" AT MIKE WOOD PARK - September 22, 2009
The Robinson Film Center's Movies & Moonbeams program will present the family film Finding Nemo Saturday night, September 26, 2009 at Mike Wood Park,... more »
MOVIES AND MOONBEAMS AT MITCHELL PARK - September 8, 2009
The Robinson Film Center will bring its Movies & Moonbeams program to Bossier City's Mitchell Park, 1518 Cox Street, when it presents the animated... more »
 

 

 
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