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What to Know About Parking Rates in Downtown Shreveport

Navigating parking in downtown Shreveport is simpler and more affordable than you might expect. In fact, Shreveport offers some of the lowest parking rates in the state, making it easy for visitors, employees, and business patrons to access the heart of our city. On-Street Parking: Quick Facts All metered and unmetered on-street parking spaces in […]

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Standing Room Only: Downtown Townhall Brings Community Together for Meaningful Dialogue and Solutions

Standing Room Only: Downtown Townhall Brings Community Together for Meaningful Dialogue and Solutions In a show of strong civic engagement and community investment, Shreveport’s Downtown Townhall Meeting drew a standing-room-only crowd this past Wednesday. Residents, property owners, business owners, and local stakeholders gathered for a robust conversation hosted by the Shreveport Police Department, the Shreveport […]

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PROVIDENCE HOUSE TAPS SHARPEL WELCH AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

[SHREVEPORT, LA, June 11, 2025] — George “Trey” Fauber, III and the Board of Directors of Providence House unanimously selected Sharpel Welch to serve as the new Executive Director eGective June 16, 2025. Welch is no stranger to the Shreveport-Bossier community. She has served in several leadership capacities and has been honored by local and […]

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Celebrate July 4th in Style with the Best View in Town!

Front-Row Access to KTBS Freedom Fest Fireworks and Barkowski Bridge Lighting   Shreveport, LA – Celebrate America’s birthday in the most unforgettable way—with a gourmet dinner, a stunning waterfront view, and the best seat in the city for Shreveport’s largest fireworks show! On Friday, July 4, 2025, the Riverwalk Event Venue at Shreveport Aquarium invites guests to enjoy an elevated […]

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SPD and Downtown Development Authority to Host Townhall Meeting Focused on Downtown Issues

The Shreveport Police Department, in collaboration with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is inviting downtown property owners, business leaders, and community stakeholders to participate in a Downtown Townhall Meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at Wheless Auditorium, located inside the Regions Tower at 333 Texas Street in […]

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Could 14 Story Milam Street Tower Return To Original Use?

In downtown Shreveport, few properties carry the layered legacy of 525 Milam Street. Now listed for auction, this 14-story structure presents an extraordinary opportunity to reimagine one of the city’s most iconic towers, by finally fulfilling its original purpose. In the late 1940s, plans emerged for a striking new residential building to replace the old […]

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Shreveport DDA welcomes everyone joining the Centennial Celebration of Byrd!

The Shreveport DDA proudly welcomes and congratulates everyone joining in this weekend’s Centennial Celebration of the “City of Byrd!”From last night’s Hall of Fame Induction to tonight’s Decades Celebration and the many activities filling Downtown and beyond, this milestone weekend is a remarkable tribute to community, tradition, and shared pride.  The opening of C.E. Byrd […]

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Chef Niema Beats Bobby Flay!

ABBY SINGER’S EXECUTIVE CHEF NIEMA DIGRAZIA WINS ON FOOD NETWORK’S “BEAT BOBBY FLAY” Shreveport, LA – Robinson Film Center is thrilled to announce that Chef Niema DiGrazia, Executive Chef at Abby Singer’s Bistro, emerged victorious on the Food Network’s hit show Beat Bobby Flay, winning her episode titled “Fight Like a Lion,” which aired May 29, 2025. Representing both her Sierra […]

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Businesses: New Show Me Your Badge Program

Downtown Businesses – We’re excited to share a new opportunity to help drive foot traffic and spending downtown through a program in partnership with Visit Shreveport-Bossier: “Show Me Your Badge.” This fun new program is designed to encourage visitors attending conferences, events, and group meetings to stay, dine, shop, and explore Downtown Shreveport. With thousands […]

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