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DDA Notice

This is a notice that a quorum of the Downtown Development Authority is anticipated at the “Extend Your Day With The DDA” event being held on Thursday, December 18th at 4:30pm at The Capri Theater: 620 Milam St. Shreveport, La 71101.  The public is invited to attend.

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Latasha V. Henderson—Project Runway Alum & International Designer—Announces Premiere of New Fashion-Education YouTube Show

SHREVEPORT, LA — December 2025 — Latasha V. Henderson, celebrated Project Runway Season 15 alum, international designer & stylist, and acclaimed Hollywood & Nollywood costume designer, is excited to announce the premiere of her brand-new YouTube show, Fashion Imagination. The highly anticipated series will debut during a special Premiere Event on Friday, December 19, 2025, […]

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Find It Downtown: A Home For Your Business

Find It Downtown: 616 Milam Located in the heart of downtown Shreveport, the former Foremost Mortgage and later Eugene Guitar Building at 616 Milam Street presents a rare opportunity for investors and developers. The 22,000 sq. ft. building occupies a prime location in a high-traffic area of downtown, offering excellent visibility and convenient access. The […]

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Do You Know Your Downtown?

Do You Know Your Downtown: What was the theme of the Christmas celebration in downtown Shreveport in 1986? “Christmas on the Red” was the theme which was developed by the late Lewis Kalmbach. The celebration included a number of special events including the kickoff with a large-scale community caroling experience at the head of Texas […]

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More Downtown Memories: Send Us Yours

Memories: Janice P. Remembering the River Rose My family loved the Shreveport Rose cruise boat that was on the Red River in the 80s. Whenever we had relatives visit, we would take them on the cruise because we were friends with T. Cole Flournoy, who was the Commodore. The cruise was so much fun, and […]

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This Week In Downtown SHV

What’s Happening This Week in Downtown Shreveport Downtown Shreveport is packed with festive experiences, family fun, and holiday traditions you won’t want to miss. What’s Happening This Week in Downtown Shreveport Here’s your roundup of what’s happening this week—plenty of holiday events, family fun, live entertainment, and festive downtown cheer. Featured Ongoing Holiday Events SnoPort […]

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Congratulations to Electric Supply Company

Congratulations to Electric Supply Company on your re-opening celebration! A true Shreveport staple since 1940, ESCO has stood strong through changing markets, tough times, and shifting industry landscapes. Your commitment to serving local contractors and supporting our regional economy has never wavered. The renewed vision under local ownership is inspiring, and we’re excited to see […]

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SCI-PORT SOARS WITH NEW FLIGHT SIMULATOR EXHIBIT

Shreveport, Louisiana, November 18, 2025 — Sci-Port Discovery Center is thrilled to announce the arrival of its newest exhibit addition: a state-of-the-art Flight Simulator, specially programmed and fabricated by BetaFlix and generously donated by Brigadier General Gerald Goodfellow, United States Air Force (retired), CEO of Small Business Consulting Corporation and his wife Kristine Goodfellow. This […]

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Surprise! It is Snowing Downtown!

A Snowy Surprise in Downtown Shreveport Downtown Shreveport is adding a little extra sparkle to the season with surprise snowy pop-ups! During our November Artwalk on November 12, visitors were treated to a magical winter moment as snow drifted through the streets … and if you missed it, don’t worry. We’ve included a short video […]

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Downtown Shreveport Organizations Partner with SPD to Enhance Safety Efforts

Shreveport, LA – In response to recent incidents in downtown Shreveport and the anticipated increase in evening and weekend activity, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation (DSDC) have partnered with the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) to strengthen safety measures in the downtown area. As part of this collaboration, the DDA and […]

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