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The Noble Savage Celebrates One Year!

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 […]

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I-20 Rehab Starts, 2.5 Year Project Ahead

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 […]

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150 Years & a Shrine: Holy Trinity Catholic Church

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 […]

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SB Advocate Opens Downtown Office

  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 […]

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Happy Birthday, Clean Slate Botanicals

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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Funky Vintage at Refine Design, 616 Texas St.

Refine Design Boutiques at 616 Texas Street welcomes two new businesses to their fun, eclectic space at 616 Texas Street. We Want The Funk is a vintage vendor featuring one-off vintage wear that includes clothing, shoes, accessories and kitschy decor and games. If you need a perfect 1970s look, are in dire need of an […]

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It’s Official! State Building Construction Underway

Note: New Northwest Louisiana State Office Building Updates Are Imminent As the Louisiana Legislature approaches Sine Die, important updates expected soon regarding the new downtown state office building. In the meantime, catch up on the history of the project with this series articles by former DDA Executive Director Liz Swaine.   Sometimes it takes a […]

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Downtown Character: W.K. Henderson

Many of you know that each month at the Downtown Shreveport Artwalk we feature a segment called History in 5, a short talk about a small bit of downtown history. As the one who reads the stories and writes the talks, I can tell you that we are never lacking for interesting tales. Many of […]

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Red River Revel’s VIP Experience

The Red River Revel has a new option this year for folks who would like to host a party -within – the- party. The Balconies VIP Experience will accommodate up to 20 people who will have a reserved ‘balcony’ to view one night of top level musical entertainment. Along with the reserved seats, VIPs will […]

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The History of 509 Market Street

The History of 509 Market Street: Reaching for the Sky When Peter Youree was named president of Shreveport’s Commercial National Bank 125 years ago, he had seen a lot. He’d been wounded in the Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War, had married Betty Scott and fathered two children, had owned and managed Shreveport’s first […]

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