Bossier City Weekend: Labor Day brings X's and O's and Ex's & Oh's
Plus — New security measures at Bossier Schools games. Live music calendar.
Bossier City Labor Day weekend weather — Today: Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers this morning then showers likely this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70%. Tonight: Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning then showers likely in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid-80s. Chance of rain 70%. Saturday night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid-80s. Chance of rain 70%. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30%.
Labor Day: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40%.
Beyond Bossier
Bossier City Weekend: Labor Day brings X's and O's and Ex's & Oh's
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, so yeah, let's get this long, hot one over with. Bring in the fall vibe, y'all. And this Labor Day holiday will not disappoint. We've got X's and O's and Ex's & Oh's. And then some more X's and O's.
Football is here! The X's and O's have been drawn up on the white boards and now it's time to gear up and get on the field. The 71st Annual Bossier City Lions Club Football Jamboree kicks off tonight. You'll want to check out our list of tips before you head to the stadium. That's because Bossier Schools has some new security protocols in place this season.
And then there's Elle King, on stage Saturday night at the Paradise Theatre in the Margaritaville Casino. Her top ten single, “Ex's & Oh's,” earned her two Grammy Award nominations. And a bunch of fans.
And, Sunday night, the X's and O's continue as #13 LSU takes on #23 USC at 6:30 p.m. live on ABC. It’s LSU’s first game in Las Vegas, and the Tigers will be looking for their first season-opening win since 2019.
Hey, summer, hit the door.
Bossier Parish Schools says security is being stepped up at all middle and high school home games using the OpenGate Weapons Detection System. The non-invasive metal detector utilizes two walk-through towers, advanced sensors, and software to screen high volumes of people without slowing normal foot traffic. It is the same system used at many professional sporting events to detect weapons, including firearms, knives and explosives, and its portability makes it ideal for use at school functions.
Here are a few tips before entering the gates at events at Bossier Schools:
No weapons are allowed, including pocket knives.
Schools are firearm-free zones and concealed handgun permits do not apply to any part of Bossier Schools' campuses.
No backpacks are allowed.
Purses and diaper bags are subject to being searched.
Umbrellas, chair backs and other items must be carried and passed to staff as visitors walk through the weapons detection system.
Upcoming Benton Rd. lane closures
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, there will be intermittent lane closures on LA 3 (Benton Road) northbound and southbound between Shed Road and Douglas Drive in Bossier City.
These lane closures are anticipated to last approximately four weeks, and are necessary to allow the contractor for the ongoing Walter O. Bigby Carriageway project to install the traffic signal and striping in preparation for the opening of the newly constructed roadway.
The lane closures will be opened to traffic at the end of each work day.
Bossier City free time calendar
Live music in Bossier City and other notable events in the area for your free time consideration. If you would like to add an event to the Bossier City free time calendar, send the details to email@bossiernow.com.
August 31: Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Elle King at the Paradise Theatre in the Margaritaville Casino.
August 31: William Lee Martin brings his "King of Cowtown" comedy tour to the Louisiana Grandstand.
September 7: The Cleverlys, a one-of-a-kind, unique comedy and music experience at the Louisiana Grandstand. "If Dolly Parton, Earl Scruggs, and Spinal Tap spawned a litter of puppies, it would be The Cleverlys," says the New York Times.
September 12: Pony Bradshaw makes a rare Louisiana stop at the legendary listening room of Louisiana Grandstand. Catch Pony Bradshaw as he fuses Americana, rock, folk and many other styles.
September 13: Comedian Rodney Carrington at the Paradise Theatre in the Margaritaville Casino.
September 14: Cody Johnson, The Leather Tour at the BGA.
October 18: Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Darrell Scott at the Louisiana Grandstand.
October 20: Jelly Roll, The Beautifully Broken Tour, with Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay at the BGA.
October 26: Daughtry at the Paradise Theatre in the Margaritaville Casino.
November 1-3: Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto at the BGA.
November 16: Creed, Are You Ready? Tour at the BGA with 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH.
November 23: William Clark Green brings his "Whole Lotta Lubbock" tour to his debut appearance at the Louisiana Grandstand. Green is tearing up Texas dance halls and filling venues nationwide with his hits like "She Likes The Beatles" and "West Texas in My Eye."
December 13: Creed Fisher at the Louisiana Grandstand.
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