09/18/2026
Bossier Parish Recognizes National Scenic Byway Day
During the September 17 Regular Agenda Meeting, the Bossier Parish Police Jury proclaimed September 22 as National Scenic Byway Day, recognizing the importance of the Boom or Bust National Scenic Byway and its role in preserving and promoting the region’s history, culture, and natural resources.
The 136-mile LA Hwy-2 byway runs through Caddo, Bossier, Claiborne, and Webster parishes. Designated a State Scenic Byway in 1993 and a National Scenic Byway in 2021, the route highlights the communities and industries that helped shape northwest Louisiana, including oil and gas, lumber, transportation, farming, and entertainment.
The proclamation also recognizes the byway’s contributions to tourism, small businesses, recreation, and community development, as well as the volunteers, organizations, and local governments that support its preservation.
The Police Jury encourages residents and visitors to celebrate National Scenic Byway Day by exploring the historic, cultural, and natural attractions found along the Boom or Bust National Scenic Byway.
Rare Footage of Barksdale Field Discovered
In a Bossier Parish Library report, Kevin Flowers of the Bossier Parish History Center discovered rare video footage of the 1933 dedication of Barksdale Field. Kevin said the video, which lasts just over a minute, will soon be added to the History Center’s archives.
East-West Corridor Presser
During a news conference on the steps of the Bossier Parish Courthouse, the Bossier Parish Police Jury formerly announced the $25 million federal BUILD Grant awarded to the parish for the East-West Corridor, also known as the Winfield Road Extension.
Parish leaders described the corridor as an investment in mobility, public safety, economic development, and continued growth. The new route is expected to ease congestion on existing roads, offer residents a safer and more convenient travel option, and improve connections for businesses and communities.
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Glenn Ledet highlighted the significant investment in Bossier Parish and the region, noting the $25 million grant as part of an overall investment of more than $54 million in the corridor.
Ledet emphasized the partnership between DOTD, the Bossier Parish Police Jury, the Louisiana Legislature, the congressional delegation, and particularly Speaker Mike Johnson, in advancing the project.
“So, we get to partner with Bossier Parish Police Jury and really work together with the Louisiana legislature and with our congressional delegation, particularly the speaker, Mike Johnson, to collaborate to make major investments in the state,” said Secretary Ledet.
He congratulated the Bossier Parish Police Jury for leading the effort over a number of years and stressed the importance of state and local governments working together to address transportation needs as communities grow. “This project is a shining example of what we can accomplish when we combine our perspectives and work together to develop transportation solutions that are meaningful and regionally significant,” he said.
Ledet said DOTD will provide its engineering and statewide transportation planning expertise to help Bossier Parish deliver the project efficiently and effectively.
