🌱 How Bossier City’s new property rules could hit problem properties hard
Bossier City, Louisiana Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Bossier City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Bossier City’s new property rules could hit problem properties hard
- How a 13-year-old’s SWATTING calls shook Bossier City responders.
- How a new research pact could elevate Bossier City’s tech profile
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A stray thunderstorm, temps: high: 95, low: 76.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bossier advances property standards overhaul, stronger code enforcement (blackchronicle.com) — Bossier City leaders are moving ahead with a major overhaul of property standards that will give police more citation power, raise fees, and streamline enforcement in Administrative Court. The proposed ordinance targets chronic problems like overgrown lots, junk vehicles, and dilapidated buildings, with higher penalties and easier use of liens and property taxes to recover cleanup costs. 
2. Juvenile Arrested Following 'SWATTING' Incident at Bossier School (bossierpress.com) — Bossier Parish deputies and Bossier City police have arrested a 13-year-old in connection with May SWATTING calls that targeted a parish school and a Bossier City residence, triggering a massive emergency response. The juvenile now faces serious felony charges, including conspiracy to commit terrorizing in Bossier City, with combined bond set at $661,000 as agencies stress zero tolerance for false threats.
3. Historic Partnership Sealed with Signing Between La Tech & LSU Health Shreveport (redriverradio.org) — A new research partnership between Louisiana Tech and LSU Health Shreveport was formally signed at the Louisiana Tech Research Institute in Bossier City, strengthening the city’s role in North Louisiana’s research corridor. The agreement opens shared labs, training, and joint projects in biomedical and engineering fields, aiming to attract major grants and top researchers to the I‑20 region.
4. Bossier Parish schools face substitute bus driver shortage ahead of new school year (ksla.com) — Families in Bossier City should expect that every school bus route has a full-time driver, but the district is still short on substitute drivers. When no sub is available, routes are combined, which can mean more crowded buses and pickups as early as 5:30 a.m. Officials hope to hire more subs so this emergency plan is rarely needed.
5. Notice of Death – August 5, 2026 (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Several local families are preparing to say goodbye to loved ones, including multiple services scheduled at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City over the coming weeks. This paid notice lists names, dates, and locations of funerals across Shreveport-Bossier so you can confirm arrangements, send condolences, or attend services if you choose.
📸 Around Bossier City
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Upcoming Events in
Bossier City
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Baker - Morning Announcements
Bossier Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
7:45 am -
Lady Cougars Volleyball Games at Cope vs. Greenacres Middle
Cope Middle School Bossier City, LA 71111
5:00 pm -
Lady Mustang Volleyball Game
Greenacres Middle School Bossier City, LA 71111
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Back To School Night
Airline High School Bossier City, LA 71111
6:00 pm -
Morning Announcements - Baker
Bossier Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
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BoHS Spirit Night
R. V. Kerr Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71112
6:00 pm -
Bossier High Spirit Night
Plantation Park Elementary School Bossier City, LA 71111
6:00 pm -
Cowen's Studio- Fall/ Yearbook Photos
Cope Middle School Bossier City, LA 71111
7:30 am
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Anime and Manga →
Bossier Parish Libraries East 80 Branch, 1050 Bellevue Rd, Haughton
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HMS @ Rusheon Volleyball Game
Haughton Middle School Rusheon Middle School, 2401 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City, LA 711
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Adult Bingo →
Bossier Parish Libraries East 80 Branch, 1050 Bellevue Rd, Haughton
11:30 am -
HMS @ Greenacres Volleyball Game
Haughton Middle School Greenacres Middle School, 2220 Airline Dr, Bossier City, LA 711
5:00 pm
Friday August 7
Monday August 10
Thursday August 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Fluffy, a dog who went missing in Bossier City, LA, has been safely reunited with their family after 16 days, 18 hours. Message from Owner: "Fluffy… (Nextdoor Northgate/Old Minden) - ***LIGHTING ON GREENACRES BLVD.
BRIDGE . VINCE MAGGIO-WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP AND A BIG THANK YOU FOR REPAIRING AND RESTORING THE LIGHTING ON THE BOULEVARD! DRIVING AT NIGHT,… (Nextdoor Greenacres Place)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Specialist in Bossier City. Apply here.
- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for DARE Pool Server (Horseshoe Bossier) Part-Time in Bossier City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bossier City here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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