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The Bossier Chamber of Commerce is set to receive the prestigious 2023 Col. Steven dePyssler award, named in honor of Colonel Steven dePyssler, a retired United States Air Force Colonel who dedicated 38 of his 100 years of life to active duty service, encompassing every enlisted, warrant, and officer grade from Private to Colonel. He…

Presented By: Veterans Celebration Committee Come join us as we celebrate our Veterans and Military families! All military, veterans and their families will receive FREE gate admission to the State Fair all day with military id! Veterans Parade begins at 2:00 p.m. For more information, click here Veterans Celebration Flyer Veteran Honoree Nomination Form Col. Steven…

Early voting begins; election coming up Oct. 14 Are you ready to vote on Oct. 14? Here are some dates and ballot information you need to know for the upcoming gubernatorial primary election. Click Here for Candidate Questionnaires DATES: Sept. 30 – Oct. 7 (Excluding Sunday, Oct.1), 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Early voting period at…

Project begins Monday, Sept. 18 The I-20 rehabilitation project will fully remove and replace the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-20 from near Hamilton Road to Industrial Drive in Bossier City. The project also includes extensive pavement repair work from Pines Road to Market Street in Shreveport, and on the eastern end of the project…

I-20 Project to Begin Soon Contact: Erin Buchanan Public Information Officer (318) 549-8402 – office (318) 347-2076 – mobile erin.buchanan@la.gov WHO: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), Bossier Chamber of Commerce, City of Bossier City WHAT: Announcement of start date, other details for major rehabilitation project on Interstate 20 through Bossier City, sections of…

The Shreveport Shakeup There are 144 members of the Louisiana Legislature – 105 House members and 39 senators. Of those, 31% are Democrats and 68% are Republicans. Seven senators and 15 representatives are term-limited and could not seek reelection Term limits alone would produce a 21 percent turnover between now and the next legislative session.…

If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Louisiana businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and straight-line winds that occurred June 10 – 18, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas…

Tax filing and payment extension to businesses Post intro here. The Louisiana Department of Revenue is granting an automatic tax filing and payment extension to businesses in 21 Louisiana parishes affected by severe weather and power outages this month. The extension is available to businesses whose primary locations, critical tax records or paid tax preparers…

Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development provided an update on the funding for the Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA 511) replacement project in Caddo & Bossier Parishes. Despite changes to House Bill 2 in the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, which removed a portion of the state general obligation bond funding anticipated for the Jimmie…

U.S. Chamber leads immigration reform discussion From the U.S. Chamber Our nation’s border security and legal immigration systems are broken. Our legal immigration system has been outdated for decades, which has directly contributed to the significant security challenges on our southern border. Millions of people cross into the country illegally, while those seeking to lawfully…