Wanda Bennett

In 1977 Wanda Bennett was one of two women first elected to the new Bossier City Council. She served until 1989. She directed Bossier Parish’s 911 emergency service for thirteen years, including 1992 when the service was implemented. Now she serves as president of the Bossier Parish Chamber of Commerce and serves on the boards of several programs or institutions, including Bossier’s Willis Knighton Healthcare Center.

Photo courtesy of Wanda S. Bennett files