Qualifying underway for Nov. 5 election: Here's who is on the Bossier Parish ballot so far
Plus — Live! Casino marks construction milestone: A preview of what's coming. Juvenile suspects sought for vandalism near Airline High.
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Qualifying underway for Nov. 5 election: Here’s who is on the Bossier Parish ballot so far
The Presidential election isn't the only thing you'll see on the Nov. 5 ballot. Several state and parish offices will also be decided. Candidates are qualifying through Friday, July 19, and Wednesday, the Clerk of Court's office saw nearly a dozen area politicians sign up to be on the ballot.
Here are the offices to be decided and the candidates who have qualified to run so far.
U. S. Representative 4th Congressional District
(House Speaker Mike Johnson is the incumbent)
Joshua Morott, Republican. 115 Summerwood Dr.Benton, AR 72019
Member of Bossier Parish School Board District 5
(To replace Adam Bass, who was elected to the State Senate District 36)
No qualifiers Wednesday
Justice(s) of the Peace Justice of the Peace District 4
No qualifiers Wednesday
Mayor Town of Benton
No qualifiers Wednesday
Mayor Town of Haughton
Klay Harrison, Republican. 401 S.Elm St.Haughton, LA 71037
Larkin Tidwell, Republican. 235 Sedgewick Ave.Haughton, LA 71037
Hunter Timms, Republican. 241 Marble Pl.Haughton, LA 71037
Mayor Town of Plain Dealing
Shavonda Gay, No Party. 122 DouglasPlain Dealing, LA 71064
Chief of Police Town of Benton
Steve Collier, Republican. 914 Lee St.Benton, LA 71006
Chief of Police Town of Haughton
Todd Gibson, Republican. 333 Camden HillHaughton, LA 71037
Marshal Town of Plain Dealing
Ronnie Murray, No Party. 409 N. Arkansas St.Plain Dealing, LA 71064
Alderman District 1, Town of Plain Dealing
No qualifiers Wednesday
Alderman District 2, Town of Plain Dealing
No qualifiers Wednesday
Alderman District 3, Town of Plain Dealing
No qualifiers Wednesday
Alderman District 4, Town of Plain Dealing
Louis Welch, Republican. 214 W. Oak StPlain Dealing, LA 71064
Alderman District 1, Town of Benton
No qualifiers Wednesday
Alderman District 2, Town of Benton
No qualifiers Wednesday
Alderman District 3, Town of Benton
No qualifiers Wednesday
Alderman District 4, Town of Benton
No qualifiers Wednesday
Alderman District 5, Town of Benton
No qualifiers Wednesday
Aldermen Town of Haughton
(5 to be elected)
Barry E. "Buck" McGee Jr, Republican. P.O. Box 5Haughton, LA 71037
Michael Rains, Republican. 179 Sitka LoopHaughton, LA 71037
BossierNow will update the list of qualifiers early tomorrow with a complete list of candidates on Monday morning.
Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office looking to identify juvenile suspects in vandalism case near Airline High School
Detectives with the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking for your assistance in identifying four juveniles suspected of damaging a vehicle’s windows by shooting them with pellet guns.
The incident took place on July 2nd around 3 p.m. near the Bossier Instructional Center, close to the campus of Airline High School.
A witness reported seeing the juveniles in a nearby ditch with pellet guns shortly before the damage was discovered. Deputies were able to obtain video footage showing the suspects walking around the Airline High School campus at approximately the same time, carrying what appeared to be the pellet guns used in the vandalism.
Anyone with information on the identity of the juveniles or details about the case is urged to contact the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 965-3418.
Live! Casino and Hotel celebrates construction milestone: A preview of what's coming
LRGC Gaming Investors, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, marked a significant milestone Wednesday in the construction of the first land-based casino in the Bossier City market. A "topping off" ceremony was held for the new $270 million Live! Casino & Hotel.
State and local officials and community leaders joined company executives to celebrate the final commemorative beam being raised to complete the superstructure of the new casino property.
"Today marks an incredibly special day for The Cordish Companies as we continue to expand our Live! brand in the Southeast region of the country with the development of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana," said Rob Norton, President of Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies. "With the first land-based casino in the market, Live! Casino & Hotel will be a transformative development that will bring a first-class gaming and entertainment experience to millions of visitors, create significant new jobs, and generate millions of dollars in economic benefits for the community for generations to come."
The entertainment complex will feature more than 47,000 square feet of gaming space; 1,000+ slots and electronic table games; 40+ live action table games; a sportsbook; an upscale 550-room hotel, resort pool and fitness center; a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose event center for live entertainment, meetings, conventions, non-profit and social gatherings; a 31-site RV park with concrete pads and full hook-ups; structured and surface parking; and 30,000-square-feet of food and beverage outlets.
Officials said the project, which is scheduled to open in early 2025, is projected to generate more than $35 million in gaming tax revenues for Bossier City and more than $168 million for the State of Louisiana within its first five years of operation and create approximately 1,500 new jobs including 750 new construction jobs and approximately 750 permanent jobs for local and regional residents.
Careers will be available in every field, including hotel operations, finance, marketing, human resources, information technologies, food and beverage, facilities, security and surveillance and casino operations.
New Live! Casino restaurants announced
During the ceremony, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana also announced two other additions to its restaurant lineup: Ridotto Grand Café and The Prime Rib steakhouse.
Ridotto Grand Café, located adjacent to the hotel lobby, will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Influenced by its namesake, "Il Ridotto" of Venice, the first gambling establishment in Europe, the menu will serve Italian specialties with a Venetian flair.
The Prime Rib will offer fine dining "in an environment of timeless sophistication," and has garnered numerous accolades, including being ranked as a Top 10 Best Casino Restaurant by USA Today Readers' Choice Awards in both 2022 and 2023. The family-owned restaurant has also consistently been rated #1 by Zagat in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, including at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, and Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia in the Stadium District.
The award-winning menu features a tantalizing array of steaks, such as the restaurant's signature prime rib, prime cuts of filet mignon, ribeye, porterhouse and NY strip, alongside veal chops, and lamb, jumbo lump crab cakes, Chilean sea bass, ahi tuna, salmon and other seafood specialties. A selection of signature salads, sides and desserts completes the experience.
Ridotto Grand Café and The Prime Rib join the previously announced Sports & Social, a premier sports bar and restaurant, PBR Cowboy Bar, an authentic country western experience combining "cowboy cool" with top-notch hospitality and entertainment featuring a mechanical bull, and Luk Fu, a vibrant Asian themed restaurant featuring the traditional flavors of Southeast Asia.
Bossier City free time calendar
Live music in Bossier City and other notable events in the area for your free time consideration.
July 26: Fan favorite Dan Smalley returns to put on another incredible performance in the legendary listening room at Louisiana Grandstand. If you've never seen this Shreveport native perform, plan to see what you've been missing.
August 31: Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Elle King at the Paradise Theatre in the Margaritaville Casino.
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 all over the country with his hits like "She Likes The Beatles" and "West Texas in My Eye."
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