The Covid downtime shook up a lot of initiatives; one of them was the work of a group of citizens concerned about the future of downtown’s historic Cross Bayou A Truss Bridge. The steering committee is made up of various engineers including City of Shreveport engineer Patrick Furlong, the head of the Downtown Development Authority, […]
You just have a few days left to get your comments in on the proposed I-49 Inner City Connector (ICC). We’re asking that you send comments stating your opposition to Alt Route 3A, one that we believe is especially damaging to Downtown. Opposition to 3A so far includes the Downtown Development Authority(DDA), the Downtown […]
For the foodies in all of us ~ changes are afoot! Ashley’s Tiers of Love, 420 Marshall Street, will be premiering new lunch items beginning Tuesday, Sept. 26. The heated items will be available each day from 11 am- 2 pm, the cold wraps will be available any time. Remember that giant lunch salads are […]
Businesses, beware. Local banks say check fraud is exploding and economic losses are climbing because of it. Two weeks ago, the Downtown Development Authority was alerted to two counterfeit checks drawn on our account. A third counterfeit check that was stopped drew our attention to the other two. These checks were not DDA-issued and bore […]
It’s back! Once again this year, the Red River Revel and the Downtown Development Authority are giving you the opportunity to become a Revel VIP. If you purchase one of the 47th annual Red River Revel’s digital payment wristbands, you will be treated to special deals at a number of downtown businesses. Earn everything from […]
It seems only yesterday that the doors to downtown’s iconic The Noble Savage were thrown open again, much to the delight of lovers of great food, live music, and TNS’ welcoming, clubby feel. How time flies. The Noble Savage is now celebrating a full year back with a weekend of fun, food and music. “People […]
Thanks to all who attended the I-20 Rehab Meeting Wednesday morning at artspace. DoTD Public Information Officer Erin Buchanan Mills briefed attendees on the phases of construction to come, suggested alternate routes of travel, and updated the DoTD’s minority participation process and goals. One of the most important things to come out of the meeting […]
This is a big and eventful year for Holy Trinity Catholic Church located at 315 Marshall Street in downtown Shreveport. The church is celebrating its 150th anniversary along with the special commemoration of the devastating Yellow Fever Epidemic in Shreveport. The church has also been designated a Minor Shrine of the Five Priests. This designation […]
The area’s newest source for news- the Shreveport Bossier City Advocate– was officially welcomed to Downtown Shreveport Tuesday with a snip of the ceremonial ribbon. The staff of the digital news source calls Suite 100 at Louisiana Tower (401 Edwards Street) their local office and newsroom. The Advocate, which also owns newspapers and/or digital […]
Downtown’s beautiful little emporium of all things natural is celebrating one year this month! Clean Slate Botanicals, housed in the beautiful Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center at 717 Crockett Street, is the brainchild of Ben Whalen. While those new to Clean Slate Botanicals may believe that the concept of Ben’s natural & eco-friendly products came […]
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