Hal M. Harrison's Blog
July 14, 2018
Bossier City Police Incident Reports: June 30-July 4, 2018
Bossier City police responded to over 100 reported incidents from June 30 to July 4, 2018. As a part of our neighborhood safety awareness effort, this is BossierNow's exclusive reporting of round-the-clock police calls for the period.
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July 13, 2018
Louisiana Government: Where Does the Money Go? Now You’ll Know
In the mid 1980s, President Ronald Reagan’s attitude when dealing with Soviet leadership during arms negotiations was exemplified by his use of the English translation of a famous Russian proverb: “Trust, but verify.” Now, Louisiana residents who doubt the spending practices of government will have the opportunity to follow Reagan’s Continue Reading
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July 12, 2018
SWEPCO Works to Reduce the Number of Bossier City Blackouts
Bossier City residents have complained about suffering more than their fair share of power outages. Now, following a meeting with local leaders, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) says it will step up efforts to improve electric reliability. “SWEPCO will install ‘smart switches’ on a circuit that stretches from the CenturyLink Continue Reading
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Bossier Teen, Pulled from Georgia Shore by a Riptide, Swims 10 Hours to Safety
A Bossier City teen took a walk down the beach Tuesday while vacationing on St. Simon’s Island in Georgia — but didn’t return with the rest of his group. Blake Spataro, 19, was missing for hours until being found Wednesday. “He was sucked out into the ocean and it took Continue Reading
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Another Theft at a Bossier City Fast Food Restaurant: Can You Identify the Suspects?
Fast food restaurants, with high customer turnover and 24-hour service, can be fertile ground for people looking to take what isn’t theirs. Another Bossier City burger joint has suffered a theft — and now authorities are seeking your help in identifying the suspects. Detectives with the Bossier City Police Department’s Continue Reading
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Bossier City Traffic Hassle: I-20 Bridge Eastbound Lane Closures Thursday
Bridge inspections will cause some lane closures today, Thursday, July 12 for I-20 commuters. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says the I-20 eastbound bridge over the Red River, in Bossier and Caddo parishes, will be restricted to two lanes of traffic for one day Thursday between the hours Continue Reading
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July 11, 2018
UPDATED: Benton SWEPCO Lineman Dies On the Job In Bossier City
A 22-year SWEPCO employee died on the job in Bossier City Tuesday evening. William “Tommy” Lawrence, 42, of Benton leaves behind a wife and two children. Lawrence died Tuesday evening after 8:00 p.m. while working alone in a residential neighborhood, SWEPCO spokesperson Carey Sullivan told BossierNow. A Bossier City police Continue Reading
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Benton Water System to Undergo Chlorine Burn Beginning July 23
Benton will be flushing its water system with an extra dose of disinfectant later this month in an effort to “address the integrity of the distribution system and protect the health of the end users.” The treatment will be begin on Monday, July 23rd, 2018, and is expected to last Continue Reading
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July 10, 2018
Suspects Sought for Haughton Vehicle Burglaries [VIDEO]
Surveillance video has once again captured crimes on camera. This time, the continuing spree of vehicle burglaries that have tormented Bossier Parish. Detectives with the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office are searching for three suspects caught on camera burglarizing at least two vehicles in the Forest Hills neighborhood. Authorities say the Continue Reading
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July 9, 2018
Picking Up a Few Burgers — And Perhaps a Few Bucks
It may be a matter of not only picking up some fast food — but some fast cash. Bossier City authorities are looking for the woman in this photo regarding an possible theft at a local fast food restaurant. The Bossier City Police Department needs your help to identify this Continue Reading
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