You may have heard that the iconic Arsenal Hill power plant smokestacks are on their way down. According to the Shreveport Times, the 275 foot smokestacks that are visible just to the north of downtown, will be completely dismantled by later this fall. Read Smokestacks Coming Down- Shreveport Times The smokestacks are a part […]
Tonya and Mark Yates are nothing if not forward-thinking. The new owners of the buildings that make up the Lofts at 624 (624, 620 and 616 Texas Street) have been aggressive in their desire to make improvements and create additional foot traffic and commerce. It was Tonya who envisioned and designed the look of the […]
Who doesn’t love a parade? A pre- National Night Out parade will be rolling through downtown tonight at 6 pm, featuring Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith and a variety of floats and marching units, from a Second Line Band to judges ‘throwing the book’ at crime, to walkers and members of the horseback mounted patrol. […]
It’s hard to keep a much-loved neighborhood bar and eatery down, and such is the case with downtown’s nearly legendary The Noble Savage. The Tavern at 417 Texas Street closed in 2021, but almost immediately, a long line of Savage aficionados, those with a love of the place, the vibe and tone, the music, the […]
The Standard at 509 Market only rarely has apartments available, so we wanted to let you know when we heard a few had come open! The beautiful old bank building is home to studio, 1- and 2-bedroom units that start in the low $700s. If you’re thinking of moving downtown, you’ll want to make an […]
A new downtown property has hit the MLS and it could be yours (if the price is right)! Realtor Trenton Siskron handled the listing and provided us the information. In more recent history, the space has been the home of a residence, storage, parking and the World’s Only Tattoo School. This property, though, is in […]
The winner of multiple Louisiana Food Prize Golden Forks and the face that has become synonymous with Abby Singer’s Bistro, Chef Tootie Morrison, has resigned. Friends of Chef Tootie know that she has been planning this for quite some time, but wanted to time it to give the new Executive Director at Robinson Film Center […]
Thanks to Jeffrey Goodman and the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana for a chance to chat about downtown (It’s one of our favorite topics, after all). The YMCA has a YouTube Channel on which they upload episodes of Shreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My Home. In their most recent episode, Jeffrey talks with DDA Executive Director […]
In 2017, a talented and nice guy named Ben Whalen formed a company called Ben’s Body Basics. He started selling his natural bath and body products at farmers’ markets and festivals, at art walks and pop-ups. He was everywhere, touting his plant-based products, aimed at making you look and feel better without harsh and harmful […]
The Red River Revel is back with a vengeance this year. There’s a new, let’s-get-things-done Executive Director, a stellar musical lineup that has already been booked and promoted, and now, even more to excite folks who have become a little bored by the grand dame arts event. This week, E.D. Logan Lewis introduced the custom […]
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