City of Pineville, La

08/13/2026

City Leadership Partnering for Economic Growth

Mayor Joe Bishop and Chief Operating Officer Darrell Basco recently joined representatives from Louisiana Central for an strategic site tour in the City of Pineville.

The visit focused on identifying potential economic development opportunities and aligning regional resources to support Mayor Bishop’s vision for the city’s future. We appreciate Louisiana Central’s continued partnership and commitment to driving positive momentum in Pineville.

08/11/2026

🏛️ REMINDER: Pineville City Council Meeting Tonight!

Stay connected and informed about our city's progress! The Pineville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

If you can't join us in person at City Hall, you can follow the discussion from anywhere. In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 42:23, which mandates that municipal governing authorities in municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more broadcast their city council meetings live, tonight's session will be streamed in real-time.

Meeting Details:

* 📅 Date: Tonight, August 11, 2026
* 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
* 📍 Location: City Council Chambers, Pineville City Hall
* 💻 Where to Watch: Streaming live on the City of Pineville YouTube Channel.

Tune in to stay updated on local legislation, city projects, and community developments. Your engagement is what makes Pineville a great place to live!

08/10/2026

BBQ COOKS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

Think your BBQ deserves to be judged? Think you’ve got what it takes to take home the title?

Smokin’ on the River is calling all BBQ cooks and teams to Lake Buhlow for this year’s BBQ Cook-Off!

Due to construction of the new Riverfront Pavilion, we’re moving the competition to Lake Buhlow — but the competition is still ON!

Bring your pit. Bring your best recipes. Bring your team. And most importantly, bring your BBQ!

CASH PRIZES:

• 1st Place – $500 in each category
• 2nd Place – $250 in each category
• 3rd Place – $100 in each category
• City’s Overall Choice Award – $750

The competition begins October 16, with judging and winners announced October 17.

BBQ Cook-Off Registration: $75

Registration Deadline: October 2

Whether you compete every year or you’ve always wanted to enter your first BBQ cook-off, we want YOU at Smokin’ on the River!

SIGN UP TO COMPETE:
https://forms.gle/yvJAhRs7E6irGAok6

We’re also looking for food and craft vendors!

Food Vendors: $50
Craft Vendors: $25

FOOD & CRAFT VENDOR REGISTRATION:
https://forms.gle/M55o82eipSHty3Sm6

Who’s ready to fire up the pit? We’ll see you at Lake Buhlow!

08/09/2026

Looking to unwind and be a tourist in your own city this weekend? Consider the RV spots available at Buhlow Lake.

Remember, we are now offering camping spots at Buhlow Lake! Whether you’re just traveling through or planning to stay for a few days, reservations can be made by contacting the Parks and Recreation office during business hours at 318-449-5671, Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 3 PM. The campground is equipped with security cameras, as well as water and electricity hookups.City of Pineville, La

08/03/2026

Calling All Artists: Design the 2027 Pineville Mardi Gras Poster!
Do you have a vision for Pineville’s most festive season? We are looking for local talent to create the official 2027 Pineville Mardi Gras Poster, and this year, we’re adding a special twist!

The Challenge
We want your artwork to be inspired by the City of Pineville’s new logo while capturing the spirit of Mardi Gras in our community. To be eligible, your design should creatively incorporate elements of the new City of Pineville logo along with recognizable Pineville landmarks, downtown scenery, or other details that represent our city.
Whether you incorporate downtown Pineville into a Mardi Gras scene, highlight local landmarks, or bring the City of Pineville logo to life with purple, green, and gold, we want to see your unique artistic vision!

The Prize
The winning artist will receive a $250 cash prize and the honor of seeing their work represent the City of Pineville throughout the Mardi Gras season!

Submission Details
Theme: Must incorporate the City of Pineville’s new logo in Mardi Gras colors.
Format: Initial submissions should be a clear, high-quality sketch or digital draft. All submissions must be submitted in landscape orientation.
Who Can Enter: Open to all local artists, students, and residents!
Deadline: November 1, 2026.
Digital Submissions: Email a high-quality photo or digital file of your sketch to [email protected].
Physical Submissions: If you have a hand-drawn sketch, you can drop it off at Pineville City Hall during regular business hours.

Inspiration
Check out the photo below for inspiration! We want to see how you can combine the spirit of Mardi Gras with the places, traditions, and landmarks that make Pineville unique. How will you turn our city’s story into a Mardi Gras masterpiece?

07/30/2026

The City of Pineville's Third Annual Back to School Splash Bash is happening this Saturday!

Join Mayor Bishop and the Pineville City Council on Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Kees Park Splash Pad as we celebrate the end of summer and get ready for the new school year.

Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day featuring:

• Splash pad
• Water slide
• Music
• Playground
• Free snow cones from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Free food (while supplies last)
• Free backpacks filled with school supplies (while supplies last)

The Kiwanis Club of Pineville will be providing hamburgers for the kids beginning at 12:00 PM.

Backpacks will be distributed between 1:00PM-1:30PM. Students must be present in order to receive a ticket, and a ticket will be required to receive a backpack while supplies last.

A special thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Pineville and Sayes Office Supply for their incredible support in helping make this event possible. We’d also like to thank Walmart, First Federal Bank, Texas Roadhouse, Chase Bank, Pafford, Mac's Fresh Market, Ford's Pancake House, Paragon Casino Resort, and Raising Cane's of Pineville for their generous support in making this event a success for our community.

We can’t wait to spend Saturday with our community and celebrate the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there!