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Two Bossier schools win big in Del Monte fresh fruit challenge

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Monday, November 7th, 2011, 2:51pm
Two Bossier schools win big in Del Monte fresh fruit challenge

Two schools in Bossier City, Sun City Elementary and Plantation Park Elementary, are getting special visits from Del Monte Fresh Produce.

Both were top winners in all of North America with five Sun City teachers and six Plantation Park teachers winning $1,000 each in cash and fresh fruit in the Del Monte Fresh Produce “2nd Annual Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms” online contest.

Plantation Park Elementary's event will be held Tuesday, November 8th from 12:00 p.m.

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Wendy's offers FREE breakfast for Vets

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Friday, November 4th, 2011, 11:56am
Wendy's offers FREE breakfast for Vets

Veteran's Day is Friday, November 11th and to honor Ark-La-Tex veterans, Wendy's Restaurants in Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden and Marshall, Texas will serve free breakfast to veterans.

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25-year Bossier City Police veteran promoted to lieutenant

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, 2:24pm
25-year Bossier City Police veteran promoted to lieutenant

A 25-year veteran of the Bossier City Police Department was promoted on Wednesday. Mayor Lorenz Walker and Bossier City Police Chief Shane McWilliams announced the promotion of Ben England to the rank of lieutenant during a ceremony at the Bossier City Police Department. Lt. England has been a member of the Bossier City Police Department since 1986 and serves in the patrol division as a shift supervisor.

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BPCC celebrates Veteran's Day

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011, 3:15pm
BPCC celebrates Veteran's Day

Original release by: Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier Parish Community College invites the public to celebrate Veterans Day at 11:30 am on Friday, November 11 in the Performing Arts Theater, Building C, on the college campus at 6220 E. Texas Street in Bossier City.

In observance of Veterans Day, BPCC honors the students, faculty, staff, and community who serve or continue to serve our country. The keynote speaker will be Lieutenant General James M.

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Trick or Treat with Bass Pro Shop

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Monday, October 31st, 2011, 2:16pm
Trick or Treat with Bass Pro Shop

Free kids’ activities including fun crafts, a costume parade and “Trick-or-Treating” will be available at Bossier City's Bass Pro Shop, located on the Louisiana Boardwalk.

Kids will receive free Peanuts™ themed coloring sheets and get a free photo download of them with the Great Pumpkin. 

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United Way offers Child Protection Day Saturday at State Fair

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Friday, October 28th, 2011, 3:07pm
United Way offers Child Protection Day Saturday at State Fair

Original release by: United Way of Louisiana 

United Way of Northwest Louisiana and New York Life Insurance Company are partnering for Child Protection Days at the State Fair of Louisiana every Saturday during the fair (Oct. 27-Nov. 13). 

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Country singer Robert Mizzell to perform free concert

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 11:48am
Country singer Robert Mizzell to perform free concert
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