Election Day Is Tuesday; Polls Open From 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Louisiana Secretary of State
Voters in Caddo and Bossier parishes will head to their assigned polling precincts Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Louisiana’s congressional and general election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and anyone in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Voters should verify their assigned Election Day polling location through GeauxVote.com or the GeauxVote mobile app, as Election Day precincts may differ from early voting locations. Voters should bring an acceptable photo identification, such as a Louisiana driver’s license, state identification card or LA Wallet digital license. Those without acceptable photo identification may complete a voter identification affidavit. The ballot includes federal races, proposed constitutional amendments and applicable local contests. Voters with election questions may contact the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Elections Hotline at 1-800-883-2805.
Bossier Parish Leaders Highlight Military Partnerships at National Defense Forum
Bossier Parish Police Jury
Bossier Parish Police Jury President Tom Salzer and Parish Administrator Dr. Ken Ward represented the parish at the Association of Defense Communities Installation Innovation Forum in Tampa, Florida, where the Shreveport-Bossier region was recognized as a 2026 Great American Defense Community. Ward participated in discussions about the partnership between Bossier Parish and Barksdale Air Force Base and its importance to the military mission and local economy. The forum brought together military officials, community representatives and defense advocates from across the country. Local organizations participating in the recognition included Barksdale Forward, the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Council, Bossier Chamber of Commerce, Cyber Innovation Center and City of Bossier City.
DOTD Reopens LA 528 Bridge Over Clarke Bayou in Bossier Parish
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Friday, Oct. 30, that the LA 528 bridge over Clarke Bayou in Bossier Parish has reopened to traffic following substantial completion of a bridge replacement project. The reopening restores access along the state highway after construction required the crossing to be closed. DOTD thanked motorists and area residents for their patience during the project. The department continues to monitor roadway conditions and provide construction updates through its Shreveport District office. Motorists traveling through the area can resume using the bridge rather than the alternate routes required during its closure.
Bossier Fire District No. 1 Begins Village Water System Hydrant Testing Monday
Bossier Parish Police Jury
Bossier Fire District No. 1 will begin annual fire hydrant testing on the Village Water System on Monday, Nov. 2. Crews will conduct five-minute flushes at each hydrant to measure water pressure and flow rates, helping ensure the system can provide adequate water during firefighting operations. Parish officials said the flushing may temporarily discolor household water as sediment is disturbed inside distribution lines. Residents who experience discoloration should flush their home water systems until the water clears. The annual inspections are intended to identify potential problems, maintain water quality and improve the reliability of hydrants used during emergency responses.
Shreve Memorial Library Offers Family Literacy Night at Mooretown Branch
Shreve Memorial Library
Shreve Memorial Library’s Mooretown Branch will host Family Literacy Night on Monday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 4360 Hollywood Ave. in Shreveport. The event invites families to participate in activities designed to encourage reading, learning and spending time together. The program is part of the library system’s continuing effort to promote early literacy and provide educational opportunities for children and their parents or caregivers. Families interested in participating must register in advance. Registration is available at the Mooretown Branch information desk or by calling (318) 636-5524.
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