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🌱 How did BPCC and LSUS really fare on the hardwood?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did BPCC and LSUS really fare on the hardwood?
- How new programs are boosting attendance in Bossier and Caddo schools
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- Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 55 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 61, low: 57.
- Thursday: A couple of showers, with a high of 72 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• LSUS gets another road sweep, BPCC bows in OT, Centenary drops pair (shreveportbossierjournal.com) — Local hoops fans saw mixed results as LSUS men’s and women’s teams dominated road games, while Bossier Parish Community College fell in an overtime heartbreaker at Billy Montgomery Gym. Centenary’s men and women also took tough road losses, but several players posted standout scoring performances as all three programs look ahead to key games after the holiday break. 
• Caddo and Bossier schools report improved attendance rates (ksla.com) — Families in Bossier City will be encouraged to hear that Bossier and neighboring Caddo school districts are reporting stronger student attendance and lower truancy so far this year. Officials credit new support-focused programs and community partnerships, which have helped keep daily attendance in the high 80s to 90s and reduced truancy court cases, especially at targeted Caddo schools.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tranquil Tuesdays
Bossier Parish Libraries Haughton Branch , 116 W McKinley Ave , Haughton
2:00 pm - Art Smarts: Musical Masterpieces - Wassily Kandinsky
Robert E. Smith Library , 6301 Canal Blvd , New Orleans
4:00 pm - Minden Girls Freshman Basketball @ Haughton
Haughton High School , 210 E McKinley Ave , Haughton
7:30 pm - Plain Dealing Boys Varsity Basketball @ Haughton
Haughton High School , 210 E McKinley Ave , Haughton
7:30 pm - RRRS workday every 3rd Wednesday
NWLA Master Gardener/LSUAg Ext. Office , 262 Research Station Dr , Bossier City
8:00 am - Workplace Diversity & Inclusion – Empower Teams in New Orleans, LA
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9:00 am - Discovery Play
Bossier Parish Libraries East 80 Branch , 1050 Bellevue Rd , Haughton
1:30 pm - Beginner Computer Skills
Bossier Parish Libraries Haughton Branch , 116 W McKinley Ave , Haughton
10:00 am - Story Time with Santa
Bossier Parish Libraries Haughton Branch , 116 W McKinley Ave , Haughton
10:30 am - Sit and Fit
Bossier Parish Libraries East 80 Branch , 1050 Bellevue Rd , Haughton
11:30 am - DIY Gift Wrap and Tags
Robert E. Smith Library , 6301 Canal Blvd , New Orleans
3:30 pm - Crochet Angels
Bossier Parish Libraries Haughton Branch , 116 W McKinley Ave , Haughton
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m still trying to find my handsome boy a home, message directly if interested.
Tigger is a 1.5 year old Australian cattle dog mix, he is fully house trained, crate trained, vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. I love him very… (Nextdoor Northgate/Old Minden) - I have two birds in my house that are flying around making lots of noise and pooping.
How can I get them out without hurting them? I have tried opening the doors (but I don't want more coming in) but they wont fly to them. Any ideas… (Nextdoor Kingston Plantation)
- ASM Global posted a job opening for Ticket Seller in Bossier City. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Seasonal Early Morning Stocker/Truck Unloader in Bossier City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bossier City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shreveport
- Ochsner LSU Health relocates oral surgery institute to new Shreveport facility (ksla.com)
- Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission opens doors due to cold (ktalnews.com)
- Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office holds free CPR training (ksla.com)
Coushatta
- Wreaths Across America celebrated (redriverparishjournal.com)
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