Bossier City Councilman Chris Smith

06/09/2026

❤️Attention Bossier City! ❤️

Bossier City Parks and Recreation and the Bossier City Fire Department have a very special announcement!

“Popsicles and Firehoses!” Will be a fun summer event for families and friends to enjoy this Summer!

🎶 Enjoy fun music!
🎯 Play fun games!
🚒 Check out the Fire Truck!

There will be 4 events for “Popsicles and Firehoses” hosted at different parks in Bossier City! 🔥🚒😎

~Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Ho**er Park

~Thursday, June 25th, 2026
Walker Place Park

~Thursday July 9th, 2026
Field Of Dreams Park

~Thursday July 23rd, 2026
Mitchell Park

⏰ Each will begin at 5:30 P.M-6:30 P.M

Come join Bossier City and let’s make this summer a good one!❤️☀️

06/09/2026

🍿Movies in the Park🍿

Bossier Parks & Recreation presents “Movies in the Park,” proudly sponsored by Ryan E. Gatti, Attorney at Law!
Calling all movie lovers, this one’s just for you! 🍿🎥

🥤 FREE popcorn and drinks for all attendees!

Join us for four unforgettable evenings of family-friendly movies under the stars. Each event begins at 7:00 PM and will take place at a different Bossier park throughout the summer.

🎬 Movie Schedule
📍 June 13, 2026, North Bossier Park (Brownlee)
📍 July 11, 2026, Walker Place Park
📍 August 8, 2026, Ho**er Park
📍 September 12, 2026, Mitchell Park

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends, and enjoy a fun night at the park! See you there!🍿🎬🎥

06/02/2026

☀️💦 Kick Off the Summer at Mike Wood Pool! 💦☀️

Summer starts here, Bossier City!

Join us this Thursday, June 4 for a FREE Family Fun Day at Mike Wood Pool as we celebrate the start of another great summer season and our new partnership with Rock Solid Impact Center.

🏊 Swim for FREE
🌊 Water Slides
🌭 Free Hot Dogs
🍿 Free Popcorn
🥤 Free Powerade
🎉 Fun for the whole family

📅 Thursday, June 4
🕛 Pool Open: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Mike Wood Pool | 2200 Dennis Street, Bossier City

Free food from 4:00-7:00PM while supplies last.

Also, Free Swim Lessons:

400 Spots available for Bossier Parish Residents.

Sign ups start at 4:00 PM at Mike Wood Pool.

We're excited to welcome families back to one of Bossier City's favorite summer traditions. Bring the kids, invite your friends, and help us kick off a safe, fun-filled summer together!

🌞🏊‍♀️🌊

05/29/2026

I want to address the traffic issues many residents are experiencing on Benton Road, Airline Drive, and several of our east-west corridors.

First, we understand the frustration. The congestion has impacted commutes, neighborhoods, businesses, and daily routines across a large portion of Bossier City. We hear your concerns, and many of us are experiencing the same delays ourselves.

Unfortunately, this is a Louisiana DOTD project, and the City of Bossier City has no authority over the planning, scheduling, traffic management, or construction activities associated with it. While we have reached out directly to DOTD leadership and members of our state legislative delegation to express concerns and seek assistance, there is very little the City can do to alter the project or its timeline.

That is not the answer anyone wants to hear, but it is the reality of the situation. We will continue communicating with DOTD and advocating on behalf of our residents whenever opportunities arise. In the meantime, we ask for patience and understanding as this state-managed project moves forward.

05/29/2026

🚔🚒 **June is Public Safety Month!** 🚒🚔

We are excited to welcome two of Bossier City's own leaders to the South Bossier Lunch Group on **June 10, 2026**:

👮 **Daniel Haugen, Chief of Police**
🔥 **Blair Bockhaus, Fire Chief**

Join us as we discuss public safety in our community and learn how we can work together with our Police and Fire Departments to help make **Bossier City a safer place for everyone**.

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from our public safety leaders, ask questions, and learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing our community.

📅 **June 10, 2026**
🕦 **Networking begins at 11:30 AM**
🕛 **Program begins at 12:00 PM**

We hope you'll join us for this important conversation as we recognize Public Safety Month and celebrate those who serve and protect our community every day. 🇺🇸

🚔🔥🇺🇸

05/28/2026

BOSSIER CITY, La. - The Bossier City Police Department is proud of what its ultimate mission: protect the people of Bossier City and surrounding area.

05/26/2026

☀️💦 SUMMER IS BACK IN BOSSIER CITY! 💦☀️

Get ready to make a splash because the Mike Wood Pool officially opens June 2! 🏊‍♂️🌊

Bring the kids, grab your sunscreen, and cool off all summer long at Bossier City’s favorite summertime spot.

📍 Mike Wood Pool
🗓 Opens June 2
🕛 Tuesday – Sunday | 12 PM – 5 PM
💵 Admission: Just $2.50

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We remember the fallen, pray for their families, and remain forever grateful for their courage and service.

May we never take that sacrifice for granted.

God Bless our heroes, their families, and the United States of America. 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

Proud to represent Bossier City, Louisiana and that we have the men and women of the Bossier City Police Department and Bossier City Fire Department keeping us safe day in and day out.

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Bossier City has been rated the safest city with a population between 65,000 and 250,000 in Louisiana and 298th nationally, according to an annual study from S…

05/16/2026

Today we celebrate the graduates of Bossier Schools!🎓

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on reaching this major milestone. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and your future is bright.

Whether you’re heading to college, the workforce, the military, or chasing another dream, Bossier City is proud of you.

Go make an impact and represent our community well. Congratulations graduates! 🇺🇸