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BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) — The Shreveport/Bossier City market’s newest casino venture could create up to 1,500 jobs. That’s 750 construction jobs and another 750 hospitality-related jobs once Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana opens in Bossier City.

“When we come into a market like this, we’re really excited about the economic opportunities and the opportunities we create within the local community,” said Rob Norton, president of Cordish Gaming Group.

“You know, we’ll have hundreds and hundreds of new jobs. So I’d say be on the lookout, over the next couple of months we’ll start to release specifics about job fairs and job opportunities.”

On Oct. 19, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board unanimously approved of Cordish Companies renovating the former DiamondJacks Casino. Cordish Companies plans to spend $270 million to renovate the property. Officials held a groundbreaking Dec. 13 to officially kick off the project.

“A game changer. This right now is going to game change this whole area,” Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler said. “The city, the citizens are all back behind this. The administration, the council, everyone is back behind this 100%. This is going to make this area the number one spot in Louisiana entertainment.”

Cordish Companies plans to turn the property into the Shreveport-Bossier City area’s first land-based casino by replacing the existing riverboat. The new casino is scheduled to open sometime in 2025.

“It is exciting to see a new opportunity, the first land-based casino to come in and invest in our community. And help revitalize our community and help grow our community,” said Lisa Johnson, president and CEO of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce.

“This is going to be unlike anything that anybody has seen here in Shreveport Bossier since the casino market came in here,” Bossier City District 1 Councilman Brian Hammons said.

“We’re a family-owned business,” noted Joe Billhimer, chief operating and development officer for Cordish Gaming Group. “They will be doing things a little bit differently than kind of the current competive set. Getting involved in the community is part of our DNA.”

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“We’re grateful to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for their approval and thank them for their consideration and enthusiastic support through this process,” Joe Weinberg, managing partner with Cordish Companies, said in October.

“Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will be a transformative development that will bring a first-class gaming, dining, entertainment and hospitality experience, create significant new jobs and generate millions of dollars in economic benefits for the community. We are extremely excited to continue moving forward with this project and deliver a world-class destination to the region.”

“The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is pleased to announce the approval of The Cordish Companies’ acquisition of the license from the former Diamond Jacks property in Bossier City,” Ronnie Johns, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, announced earlier this fall.

“Cordish has an exceptional reputation in providing first-rate casino experiences as well as hospitality and entertainment venues across the country,” he continued. ”We are pleased with their decision to bring their Live! brand to the State of Louisiana.

“We feel comfortable that their commitment to a first-class, $270 million project will help grow the Bossier City/Shreveport gaming market. We welcome the Cordish Companies and look forward to working with them to bring this project to a reality to open sometime in 2025.”

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BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA) - On Dec. 28, the next superintendent of Bossier Schools was chosen.

A news release from Bossier Parish School states:

Tonight, in a unanimous show of support, the Bossier Parish School Board selected Jason Rowland as the next superintendent to lead the district forward.

Rowland is a 31-year educator who has served for the past four years as Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Personnel at Bossier Schools. He will become the 15th school superintendent in Bossier Parish history following the December 31, 2023 retirement of Mitch Downey, who dedicated 40 years to the school system.

“We are humbled and honored to serve in this role,” Rowland said after the board voted to elect him Superintendent. “We thank the Board for all of the support not only for the last four years, but for tonight as well. We are thrilled and blessed to be a part of the Bossier Schools family.”

During an interview before the board, Rowland laid out his goals and vision for Bossier Schools, a few of which include:

“The expectations of myself will be elevated which, in turn, will lead to higher expectations for all,” Rowland added. “We have everything in place to go to the next level. Now is our time to rise to the top. We are Bossier Schools!”

Rowland will take the oath of office at the Jan. 18 meeting of the Bossier Parish School Board.

More about him:

Jason Rowland is a Louisiana native and 31-year educator who began his career with Bossier Schools in 1995 as the head baseball coach at Airline High School. Six years later, he moved into the administrative side of education, serving as an assistant principal at Benton and Airline High Schools, then as principal at Airline, where he spent nine years at the helm of the largest school in Bossier Parish. In 2019, Superintendent Mitch Downey appointed Rowland to serve as Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Personnel.

An astute leader, Rowland centers his leadership philosophy on the idea that it is not about being in charge, but rather taking care of and investing in those in his charge. He comes from a family deeply rooted in public education. His wife is an educator at Benton Intermediate School; his late mother was a long-time educator in Webster Parish; his brother is the current Superintendent of Webster Parish Schools; and his sister teaches in Sibley, LA. Rowland cites his late uncle, Richard Noles, as his biggest educational influence. Noles left a legacy as a storied teacher, principal and supervisor before ultimately becoming Superintendent of Webster Parish Schools.

Always an educator at heart and proponent of student athletics, Rowland has served as President of the Northwest Louisiana Principals Association (NLPA); Finance Committee Chairman with the Louisiana High School Athletics Association (LHSAA); and on the LHSAA Executive Committee as the 5A representative for North Louisiana.

He also serves as a Sunday School teacher and in leadership positions at Cypress Baptist Church. He is a member of the Family Research Council advisory panel in Washington, D.C., a long-time youth sports coach for Bossier Parks and Recreation and Bossier Dixie and has traveled as an international missionary to Romania, Honduras and India.

Rowland and his wife, Marla, are blessed with two daughters, both of whom are graduates of Airline High School, a six-year-old granddaughter and another grandchild on the way.

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CVS DEA raid

BOSSIER CITY, La. - Agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) closed the Bossier City CVS Pharmacy located in the 4800 block of Barksdale Boulevard at Jimmy Davis Highway Tuesday morning.

KTBS has learned it’s part of the DEA’s Diversion Control Division which according to their website is to prevent, detect, and investigate the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals from legitimate sources while ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted supply for legitimate medical, commercial, and scientific needs.

An eyewitness told KTBS 3 News that five people were escorted out of the building by federal agents.

The DEA declined comment.

The pharmacy is closed, but the rest of the store remains open.

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We’ll bring you additional details when made available from federal authorities.

Swepco Burglary

PLAIN DEALING, La. - A SWEPCO facility was broken into and utility equipment was stolen according to the Bossier Sheriff's Office.

Burglars snuck into a SWEPCO storage yard behind the Mott Substation on HWY 157 near Plain Dealing. They cut their way through a chain link fence, unlocked the main gate, and stole a loaded trailer of generators and a side by side vehicle.

Bossier Sheriff PIO Lt. Matt Gayods says the thieves made off with thousands of dollars worth of equipment.

"The side by side alone can range anywhere from 20 to $30,000 itself," Lt. Gaydos said, "The generators are probably a few thousand dollars each, there were several of them stolen. It's going to amount to thousands of dollars of equipment."

Security cameras captured images of the suspects: two men in camouflage jackets and what appears to be a dark colored, extended cab truck.

Shortly after the burglary, deputies found the abandonded trailer without any of the stolen goods only five miles south of the substation.

Lt. Gaydos continued, "Our detetives have been in touch with SWEPCO and have spoken with them about how to better secure the facility so something like this doesn't happen in the future."

KTBS 3 obtained a statement from SWEPCO regarding the break in stating:

"Our goal is to cooperate with law enforcement as quickly and efficiently as possible. SWEPCO has a security team that works closely with law enforcement. Security is a top priority for SWEPCO and AEP, but for security reasons, we cannot get into specifics about how we monitor and work to deter break-ins. Great effort is put into protecting our facilities and infrastructure equipment."

If you have any information on this burglary, contact the Bossier Sheriff's Office at (318) 965-2203.

Louisiana Tech University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new, state-of-the-art Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI) at the National Cyber Research Park in Bossier City, La. on Oct. 30.

“The institute embodies the robust alliance focused on national security between Louisiana Tech University and its regional and national partners,” Dr. Sumeet Dua, Executive Vice President of Research said. “The state-of-the-art facility is designed to bolster research endeavors, benefiting Louisiana Tech University, the U.S. government, and various corporate and industry stakeholders.”

LTRI is the result of a unique public-private partnership between the State of Louisiana, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana Tech Applied Research Corporation, and Louisiana Tech University. After three years of construction and a global pandemic, this symbol of partnership and expansion of research opportunities officially opened its doors.

“The National Cyber Research Park is the crown jewel of Bossier City and we are committed to supporting partnerships that will expand its footprint. Today marks a

great day in Bossier City and gives us the promise of many great days ahead,” said Amanda Nottingham, Bossier City’s Chief Administrative Officer. “Lousiana Tech is a premier public research university. It has the unique capability to support the research and development needs of both industry and government. The recruitment, education, and training provided by Louisiana Tech are vital to fulfilling our goals in serving the security needs of our state and nation.”

Governor John Bel Edwards shared his remarks on the importance of a cyber research center in Northwest Louisiana to create a talent pipeline that funnels straight into the cyber workforce. This talent comes from Louisiana Tech, Grambling State University, and Bossier Parish Community College and their cyber engineering and security programs.

“There are over 500,000 open jobs across our country in cyber,” Edwards said. “What’s happening across North Louisiana, and the I-20 cyber corridor, is gaining the attention of people across the nation. These investments, like LTRI, make a tremendous difference. We are investing in our young people’s future and their future is our future.”

“The impacts that are occurring here are truly on a national scale,” University President Dr. Les Guice said. “Governor Edwards has been highly supportive of our industry and government partnerships and workforce development programs. Through his strong support here in Bossier City and the I-20 corridor, we are seeing more and more companies and agencies that are leveraging our talent pipeline and the facilities to grow their business here.”

The new Bossier City location is the sixth store in the state of Louisiana

BOSSIER CITY, La., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Tool + Equipment is excited to announce the grand opening of their new Bossier City, LA, location on October 28. To celebrate, former professional and Louisiana college baseball star Todd Walker will be at the store from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Airline High School alum will meet with fans and sign autographs.

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"We're grateful to have a baseball great like Todd Walker helping us celebrate our new store in the Bossier City community," said Northern Tool + Equipment VP of Retail Steve Spears. "This is our sixth location in Louisiana, and we are committed to investing in communities throughout the state and providing knowledgeable staff and excellent customer service to help solve our customers' toughest problems."

Located at 200 John Wesley Blvd., Northern Tool + Equipment will serve everyone from serious DIYers to professional tradespeople. In addition to providing job opportunities to the Bossier City area, it provides a retail shopping option for pro-grade tools at great prices. The Minnesota-based retailer has more than 130 stores across the country with plans to continue expanding their retail locations in the coming years.

For more information, please contact Holly Steff at [email protected].

About Northern Tool + Equipment:Northern Tool + Equipment is a family-owned company serving both DIYers and trades professionals tackling the tough projects. A leading supplier of more than 100,000 high-quality tools and equipment for over 40 years, the company's highly-trained team has an immense breadth of knowledge to help customers in-person at more than 130 retail stores, online and over the phone through their fully-staffed contact center. From helping customers get the right tool for the job to assisting with parts and repairs that keep tools running at peak performance, customer service is at the foundation of Northern Tool's mission. With a passion for serving their communities and helping to fill the trades labor shortage, the company's Tools for the Trades™ program donates high-quality tools directly into school classrooms, helping teachers show students the value of working in the trades. Learn more about Northern Tool + Equipment at NorthernTool.com and stay connected through social media: Facebook (@northerntool), Instagram (@northern_tool), Twitter (@northerntool), YouTube and Pinterest.

Media Contact: Holly StefflPhone Number: 612.351.8312Email: northerntool@media-minefield.comWebsite: northerntool.com

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