Month: October 2021

Downtown Project Roundup

The worker bees are swarming at the Lee Hardware apartments at 719 Edwards. Owner HRI of New Orleans is investing close to $8m to rehab the Lee Hardware and United Jewelers at 301 Crockett St. Construction crews are changing out lighting to modern LED, fitting out full size washers and dryers in each unit, adding […]

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Uptown Bar & Lounge Opens for Business

Supply chain issues, be darned. The lack of furniture that was absolutely, positively supposed to be in a couple of weeks ago isn’t stopping new Uptown Bar & Lounge owner Ryan Williams, who is renting furniture because the ‘show must go on’ and go on it will! The Grand Opening is tonight! Uptown will be […]

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…And Then There Were Three…

There has been some shuffling of properties on historic Austin Place downtown. The street, which houses a lovely variety of pre-1900 residential buildings has seen recent ownership changes to 754 and 758 Austin, and most recently, the sale of two residential buildings adjacent to the old Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion. Ogilvie-Wiener owner Debbie Bryant tells us she […]

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The Loft’s ‘Hidden’ Treasures

at the Lofts at 624 is a happening space, filled with folks grabbing a java or bite to eat, or meeting to discuss the business of the day. Joining Rhino on the ground floor are Appli-K’s Embroidery and Gifts and TFG Financial. But did you know that the mezzanine is filled with businesses whose goal […]

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Help Shreveport Fight Crime!

Keeping your business and community safe is important, and now you can win money simply for helping police crack down on crime. FOCUS SB/The Inquisitor is offering $100 to businesses that register their security cameras with the City of Shreveport’s camera registry. Twice weekly, the publication will draw names of businesses that have registered until […]

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Inside the Old Creswell Hotel

When the Antlers Hotel opened in 1911, the area known as ‘Five Points’ was a happening place. The intersection where Texas Street, Texas Avenue, Common and Milam Streets converged in five points of the compass was filled with buildings and commerce. The Antlers, which would become the ‘New’ Creswell Hotel in 1917 and the Creswell […]

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Prize Fest Slate o’ Winners!

Prize Fest, a celebration of Film, Food, Music, Fashion and Comedy, announced its winners from Weekend 2 (Film, Food & Comedy) at a live-broadcasted awards show watched throughout the country and the world. The festival, now in its tenth year, showcased the work of independent filmmakers, fashion designers, musicians, chefs and comedians during a festival […]

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