Barksdale + Ark-La-Tex Community
Bossier City and Shreveport are sister cities, located in northwest Louisiana, stretching from the banks of the Red River. Together, they offer a mix of Southern charm, cultural attractions and festivals, casinos, outdoor activities and are known for their must-try local food stops.
The two cities have a strong sense of military pride and support, culture and diversity, as well as citizens deeply rooted in the families and youth binding us all together.
Shreveport
Shreveport Education
Shreveport is the heart of the Ark-La-Tex region, attracting travelers from Arkansas and Texas to the west banks of the Red River. With I-20 carrying traffic east and west between Monroe and Dallas, the city is a natural crossroads for commerce and culture. Shreveport is celebrated for its rich history in music, sports, and natural wildlife, making it a destination that blends heritage with adventure.
Caddo parish schools
Northwest Louisiana Technical
Northwestern State University - Nursing
Southern University at Shreveport
Centenary college
Louisiana state university at Shreveport
Louisiana tech university at Barksdale
Private Schools
Ascension Classical School
Calvary Baptist Academy
Evangel Christian Academy
First Baptist Church School
Kingston Christian Academy
Loyola College Prep
Magnolia School of Excellence
McKinney Byrd Academy
Shreveport Christian Academy
St. John Berchmans
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Marks Cathedral
Southfield School
The Montessori School for Shreveport
Word of God Academy
Bossier City
Bossier city Education
Bossier City, population 62,000 and growing, offers the unique combination of local charm and big city vibes. Rooted in pride and driven by progress, it’s a community where businesses thrive and people belong.
Bossier Parish schools
Bossier Parish community college
Private Schools
Bossier Christian Academy
Providence Classical Academy
Regional Business Outlook
Shreveport–Bossier City has experienced significant economic growth in recent years, driven by major developments such as the opening of a $1-billion Amazon fulfillment center and the launch of an heirloom carbon-capture facility at The Port of Caddo-Bossier, which is bringing more than 1,000 jobs to the region. The area continues to expand its healthcare and professional services footprint. The Cyber Research Park has added over 1,000 new jobs, while the Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (EAP) has launched over 160 startups and raised over $500 million in capital over the past ten years. Additionally, the Resilient Technology Park secured approval to build a 2.8 million-square-foot data center facility.
As a result of the
technology and manufacturing growth,
retail and entertainment follow suit with new casino openings and multi-million dollar upgrades to existing entertainment casino operations. The market also welcomes new attractions including the Chasing Aces golf experience, Louisiana Rouxgaroux professional arena football, Picklr Indoor Pickleball at The Boardwalk and numerous other local small-business brands are open for business.
Raising a family in these communities
Offers the benefits
of a big city paired with the familiarity of a small town. There is a diverse range of educational options, from the public-school systems in Caddo and Bossier Parish to private institutions offering smaller class sizes and different learning environments. Higher education is led by the historic Centenary College, Louisiana State University in Shreveport, LSU Health Shreveport, Bossier Parish Community College, Southern University Shreveport and several technical trade schools.
Transportation within the cities is
Convenient
by personal car and accessible traveling major interstates east to west on I-20 and north to south on I-49. The communities are served by a public bus system, Sportran, as well as private transportation providers such as Lyft, Uber and iShuttle, which serves the military personnel on Barksdale Air Force Base. The Shreveport Regional Airport just recently completed federally funded infrastructure and modernization projects helping to propel their travel numbers to record highs.