For a place to stay, I'll let some of the ladies answer that. They know best.
I would suggest that you avoid BackPage while you're here. I know that some of the ladies here also run ads on BP, but I wouldn't. Seems that the local LEO read that more than the Times. lol. Just give the guys here plenty of notice. (Provider Ads and Weekend Lineup forums)
What's hot? Are you talking nightlife? Realize this is from the male perspective, and JMHO, but it ain't hot here. If I'm going to a club, it won't be in S'port/Bossier.
. . . where is good to eat? . . .
That, I can help you with. "EAT AT JOE'S!" Get it? My handle is littleJOE.

Oh well, I tried.
Seriously, the best Mexican food in this area is at the Superior Grill on Line Ave. It's all good, but my favorites are the Taco Salad (with fajita meat) and the Chicken Fajitas.