OFFICERS PRESENTED WITH LIFE SAVING AND COMMENDATION AWARDS - June 16, 2009 Created: June 16, 2009 04:59 PM Modified: June 16, 2009 04:59 PM Bossier City Police Chief Mike Halphen recognized six police officers during today’s Bossier City Council meeting for their outstanding work in two recent incidents. Chief Halphen presented the Bossier City Police Department’s Life Saving Award to...

June 17, 2009 - Local Business Owner arrested and Charged with Simple Arson Simple arson carries a 2-15 year prison sentence Ruby L Walters, 50, was arrested by arson investigators for “Simple Arson” for intentionally setting fire to the property of another without the owner’s consent. Simple arson carries a 2-15 year prison sentence and up to a $15,000 fine for a conviction. Fire Investigators...

Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling  Through Sunday, May 31 Presented by Shreveport Little Theatre $13-$15 Call (319) 424-4439 to order http://www.shreveportlittletheatre.org East Bank Theatre and Shreveport Little Theatre are adding two additional 8:00 p.m. performances on Friday, May 29 and Saturday May 30 for their upcoming production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. Richard Folmer directs...

May 7, 2009 - FORBES LISTS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER AMONG THE COUNTRY’S TOP CITIES FOR BUSINESS, CAREERS AND JOB GROWTH   The most visited homepage for the world’s business leaders recently released its 2009 listings of the best places for jobs, business and careers.   Based on job growth over the past year in 333 regions across the United States, Forbes.com ranks Shreveport-Bossier City as the eighth...

POLICE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO METH LAB BUST AND ARREST - May 15, 2009  Created: May 15, 2009 12:50 PM     Modified: May 15, 2009 12:50 PM Bossier City Police Chief Mike Halphen says an undercover investigation by BCPD Narcotics Agents resulted in the discovery of a clandestine methamphetamine lab and arrest of a suspect. The investigation conducted over the past several weeks centered around 50-year...