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🌱 What’s behind Bossier City’s huge, secretive new water deal?

Hello Bossier City! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s behind Bossier City’s huge, secretive new water deal?
  • What changes will Bossier City’s new fire chief bring in 2025?
  • Will Bossier City’s crawfish stay plentiful if farm labor falls short?

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 60 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 72, low: 38.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bossier council voting on huge water agreement Tuesday. The city isn't answering questions. (shreveportbossieradvocate.com) — Bossier City leaders are set to vote today on a massive, little-explained water agreement that could send up to 13.5 million gallons daily to a mysterious project in north Bossier Parish. City officials have declined to answer key questions, fueling speculation about a potential data center and leaving residents with few details on long-term impacts or infrastructure responsibilities.
   

2. Bossier City Mayor Chandler Names New Fire Chief (k945.com) — Bossier City residents will soon see longtime firefighter Blair Bockhaus step in as the new fire chief, following Brad Zagone’s retirement on January 2. Mayor Tommy Chandler describes a competitive selection process, strong internal support from firefighters, and a transition period designed to keep public safety operations running smoothly.
   

3. Forecast for 2026 LA crawfish season is ‘really good.' Here's why suppliers are worried. (shreveportbossieradvocate.com) — Crawfish suppliers serving Shreveport and Bossier City expect a strong 2026 season, but they’re worried visa delays and labor shortages could slow deliveries to local restaurants, including a new Airline Drive spot planned in Bossier City. Farmers say government backlogs and weak rice prices may push more acreage into crawfish, which could help consumers with lower prices but squeeze producers’ profits.
   

4. Crime down in Shreveport, Bossier City (ktbs.com) — Bossier City police report overall crime is down 25% this year, with burglaries falling even as thefts remain a concern. Local officers credit faster response times, near-full staffing, and targeted patrols, while also warning that domestic-violence-related homicides and rising traffic crashes in the region remain serious issues demanding continued attention.
   

5. Notice of Death – December 16, 2025 (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Families in Bossier City and nearby communities are announcing funeral and memorial services this week and next, including several held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City. Dates, times, and locations are provided so friends and neighbors can pay their respects across Bossier City, Shreveport, Keithville, and surrounding areas.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My new found love, baking sweet potatoe pies for my family.
    My very first post! Merry Christmas neighbor s (Nextdoor Shady Grove Bellaire)
  • Strawberry rhubarb pie.
    Tried my best to make it look a little pretty. (Nextdoor Northgate/Old Minden)
  • State of Louisiana posted a job opening for Part Time CNA Instructor in Bossier City. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Bossier City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bossier City here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bossier City

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