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You NEED This Scary Doll

The question SHOULD BE ‘Do you really even want a weird killer Chucky Doll in your house?’ Gina Marie’s Antiques, Oddities and Collectibles believes the answer for many is ‘yes.’ ‘Yes’ to a doll that maimed hundreds (it seemed) in a series of truly horrific movies that started in 1988 with Child’s Play and has […]

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Turn Signal Installed, Bridge Work to Start

Starting in late February or early March, the bridge most us call the Texas Street Bridge is going to be getting some long-needed love. The bridge, officially called the Long–Allen Bridge (named after governors Huey Long and Oscar K. Allen) opened in 1933. It is iconic, much used, loved and highly photographed. It is also old and in need of some […]

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African American History Parade Set to Roll

For the 31st year, the African-American History Parade will roll up and down the streets of Downtown Shreveport,  featuring floats, marching bands, dance units, beauty queens, elected officials…in short, all the things that make a parade a parade! Temps are expected to be in the mid 60s with a chance of rain, so bring a raincoat, […]

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February Artwalk Photos – See the Fun!

The February 6th artwalk was a blast- balmy, spring-like temperatures, music, live poetry readings, history, a chance to try your hand at sketching the city, live dance, tasty drink and beverage specials, FOUR special exhibits and lots of talented artists for you to talk to, get to know and purchase one-of-a-kind items from. Scroll down […]

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Downtown Car Care Made Easy

Downtown Shreveport drivers don’t have to leave the city center to find car services- they’re as close as 333 Texas Street (Regions Tower) or 301 Marshall Street (Beaird Tower). CurbTek is a new mobile car care service that plans to be stationed at Regions Tower each Wednesday and in the alley behind Beaird Tower every […]

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Options Abound: Ring in the New Year Downtown!

Red River Brewing Co., 1200 Marshall Street, knows that your New Year’s Eve is going to be jammed, so they’re starting the festivities early on Eve of Eve. On Sunday, they’ll be launching their new IPA brew, called, appropriately enough, Eve of Eve. $2 Champagne and food from Fat Calf Boucherie will be available, too.  […]

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Mayor & Council 2019 Inauguration

The inauguration of Shreveport Mayor-Elect Adrian Perkins and the 2019 Shreveport City Council is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 29 at 9:30 a.m. at the Shreveport Convention, Center, 400 Caddo Street. The inauguration is free and open to all. Business attire is requested. Mayor Perkins’s inaugural committee is also hosting a black tie gala event at […]

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Abby Singer’s Bistro Welcomes New Chef

Abby Singer’s Bistro, the full-service restaurant and bar at Robinson Film Center, welcomes Michael Brenner as the new chef. Brenner, who studied at the Culinary Institute of New Orleans, has more than 15 years of experience serving in restaurants from south Louisiana to Colorado. He brought his culinary skills to Shreveport with the Korean-inspired food truck […]

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Mary Helen Marrs Joins DSU

Downtown Shreveport Unlimited, downtown’s ‘quality of life’ organization responsible for Mudbug Madness and Brew, has announced a new executive director. Mary Helen Marrs will be replacing long-time DSU chief Melanie Bacon, who is retiring after 21 years. “Mary Helen possesses all the qualities necessary to make a seamless transition and to carry DSU into the 21st century,” […]

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Welcome LeVette Fuller, New District B Rep!

After eight years, downtown and District B will see a new city council representative. Two-term (8-year) councilman Jeff Everson was term-limited and unable to run again. He has been succeeded by LeVette Fuller, running in her first political campaign. See her campaign platform here.  See the KTBS Story on her here. Fuller, 41, is currently the […]

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