Congratulations to the Shreveport Aquarium for being recognized as a KultureCity® certified sensory inclusive venue, which means a greater ability to assist and accommodate visitors who may have sensory needs. Staff at the aquarium will go through annual training on how to recognize those guests with sensory needs and how to handle a sensory overload […]
For years, Jasmine Peoples and her husband commented about the lack of local activities for younger children and families. She has decided to do something about that with a new storefront in the prime real estate of 400 Texas Street. It is a small space with a big heart, a place that you can come […]
The ribbon has been cut and the fancy new upgrades unveiled at the Hilton Shreveport, 104 Market Street. Time has flown, but 17 years ago, downtown’s premier business class hotel first opened its doors. On their 17th anniversary, the team members who have been at the property from the beginning – including current General Manager […]
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 […]
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