Day: January 5, 2023

XMC Procurement Class

If you’re looking to do some work for the federal government, XMC Business Center director Lindora Baker says an upcoming Proposal Planning and Writing RFPs class is a do-not-miss. The class, scheduled from 9 am-4 pm on Thursday, Nov. 9, will be held at her business center at 856 Texas Avenue. Seating is limited to […]

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Fertitta’s Deli Turns 96!

It’s a big birthday year for Fertitta’s Deli, 1124 Fairfield Ave. The little deli that started off life as a neighborhood deli/grocery store turned 96 in 2023! It is also Agatha Fertitta McCall’s 46th year as owner. Great things are happening at the little eatery. Agatha’s son Patrick is back in the business and introduced […]

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A New Year’s Eve Inauguration Explained

Wondering why the mayoral inauguration and initial city council meeting was held at 10 am on New Year’s Eve? Blame the Shreveport City Charter.  The Charter states that “The elective officers shall serve for terms of four (4) years from the twenty-first day following their election and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.” […]

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