We’re excited to welcome Fat Tuesday Sandwich Shop to downtown Shreveport! Originally founded in Bossier City, the locally owned restaurant is opening its second location at 400 Texas Street, Suite 102, marking another positive step in the continued growth of our city center. Projected to open on March 10, the downtown Fat Tuesday location will […]
Do You Know Your Downtown: Who are these ladies and what are they doing? Anthropologist Claudia Holland (right) of LSU Baton Rouge works with a volunteer in a Red River Revel archaeology dig in downtown Shreveport. The activity took place over a 3-week period and resulted in the unearthing of a number of artifacts […]
A major new entertainment project is officially one step closer to reality for downtown Shreveport. The proposed G-Dome, a 140-foot, multi-purpose domed venue backed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, has received zoning approval, allowing the project to advance to its next phase. The G-Dome is envisioned as a large-scale entertainment venue capable of hosting concerts, […]
Shreveport, LA– Robinson Film Center (RFC) has launched a new fundraising initiative, Is This Seat Taken?, inviting community members to leave a lasting mark while supporting the future of independent film, education, and cultural programming in Northwest Louisiana. Thanks to a generous gift from the Noel Foundation, RFC is replacing the seating in both of its theaters, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Downtown Community, We are excited to share some festive news with you! This holiday season, Downtown Shreveport will shine brighter than ever with a new, unified campaign: Santa Calls You Downtown. Over the past year, the Downtown Development Authority has met with the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, Downtown Shreveport Unlimited, Visit Shreveport-Bossier, and other […]
A quorum of DDA Board Members may be present at the “Extend Your Day with the DDA” event, Tuesday, 10/21/25, 4:30 pm – 7 pm, Shreveport Petroleum Club, 416 Travis Street. The purpose of the meeting is to provide updates on the State Office Building construction; downtown projects, events, and happenings; and networking opportunities. The […]
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