The area around the Shreveport Aquarium in Riverview Park is filled with flora and fauna, but if you’re not a horticulturist, it all just looks like greenery, birds and bugs. The aquarium’s partnership with ANECA Federal Credit Union hopes to change that. Several nature trail signs have been added in the area just to the […]
Recent Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year winner Latoya Phelps-Amos has located her POWERR Management Group (PMG) to the Regions Tower at 333 Texas Street, downtown. Phelps-Amos is a one-stop shop for Whole Life, Term Life, Short/Long Term Disability, Supplemental Coverage (Accident, Critical Care & Hospital Indemnity), Group Benefits and other products for individuals and businesses. PMG is licensed […]
The Louisiana Legislative Session has ended with a big win for downtowns and the preservation of commercial historic buildings statewide. By overwhelming votes in the House and Senate, the important State Historic Tax Credit (HTC), HB483, was extended until January 1, 2029. The bill was signed into law Wednesday, June 28 by Governor John Bel […]
Dining downtown has additional appeal with the return of sidewalk cafe season! PepitoXo at 708 Texas St., Rhino Coffee Downtown at 624 Texas St., Abby Singer’s Bistro at 617 Texas St., The Missing Link at 504 Texas St., Riverwalk Cafe at the Shreveport Aquarium at 601 Clyde Fant Parkway, and Jeneral’s Bar and Grill in […]
Want to own an amazing piece of Shreveport history? This is it- the 4,965 SF Logan Mansion, a 4 bedroom bed-and-breakfast/Airbnb/personal residence whose walls will most definitely tell you some tales. What a history it has. In 1897, 53-year old Lafayette Robert Logan showed Shreveport that he had finally ‘made it.’ Lafayette Robert, more commonly […]
Why would someone want to own a bar? “I like bars,” laughs Frederick Ellis. “I used to frequent them. I enjoy going out and socializing.” It was his enjoyment of clubs that led him to open Lake Street Bar at 315 Lake Street six years ago. Ellis’ day job is in healthcare, but he knew […]
The historic former Ablons and KCS Cafe is for lease, and owner Greg Solomon is hoping that the price, condition and turnkey situation will have lessors beating a path to his door. The building at 830 Louisiana Avenue is bright and beautiful, with adjacent free parking. It is turnkey and comes with tables, chairs, fixtures […]
On Tuesday, May 23, the Shreveport City Council voted 4-2 to support a revision of the city’s smoking ban. Ordinance 46 upholds all the 2020 Smokefree Air Act save one; Shreveport’s casino boats will be able to reinstitute smoking in 75% of their gaming area only. This means one floor of each boat will continue […]
The new Butterfly Medical Care clinic has opened downtown at 400 Texas Street, Suite 901. Owner/physician Dr. Tiffany Najberg will be concentrating on primary care, acute care, complex case reviews, and trans/LGBTQ+ care. Dr. Najberg says this is not a walk-in clinic, but appointments can be made for quick in-and-out. When leaving an email, please […]
Who doesn’t like cool cars? That’s the belief of Street Dreams Texas, based in the beautiful Hill Country town of Fredericksburg. Street Dreams buys and sells vintage and custom vehicles and memorabilia, along with projects and yard art with ‘patina.’ The business has been a success in the classic and muscle car trade for 24 […]
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