See the KSLA TV News report on Graffiti removal in Downtown Shreveport. Chances are good that while driving through downtown or city neighborhoods, you have seen something like this- Or this… Or this… ‘Taggers’ armed with spray paint hit signs, buildings, art murals, and recently even Sportran buses, and cause significant damage. The problems to […]
The Downtown Development Authority is working with AEP/Swepco to determine the best location(s) for one or two new Electric Vehicle (EV) fueling stations downtown. SWEPCO’s Mike Corbin says that though the local EV market is small, it is growing and Shreveport wants to be ready as manufacturers come out with additional electric options. Two locations […]
The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce is holding an unprecedented three mayoral forums across consecutive nights on Oct. 16-17-18 to allow the candidates time for three important topics: Tuesday, Oct. 16 will focus on Operations and Administration Wednesday, Oct. 17 will be Leadership Thursday, Oct. 18 is all about Finances The forums are free and […]
Cirque Du Lake is sounding a call for sponsors, vendors and visitors to the 2018 Cirque Du Lake street party. The Friday, September 21 5-9 pm event is in its fifth year and will feature food, drinks, art, demonstrations and live music. The 400 block of Lake Street will be filled with vendors that will include […]
611 Texas Informational Brochure For years, the building at 611 Texas Street known only by the All Seasons Creations Mall signage on the front has set empty and a bit forlorn. While not the most beautiful exterior on the block (exteriors can be changed!), it sits in a prime location (near the courthouse, the Lofts @ […]
If you don’t know entrepreneurship from Shinola, now’s your chance. The Louisiana Startup Prize is bringing Shinola founder Jacques Panis in as the keynote speaker for Qualifier Two, Saturday, June 30 at 4 pm in the ballroom at the Remington Suite Hotel & Spa, 220 Travis St. Panis is the co-founder of the luxury brand Shinola and […]
You can find a lot of things in downtown Shreveport- coffee, movies, shoes, men’s suits, visual art, live theater, services of all types- but the exception other than the few Saturdays of the Shreveport Farmers’ Market- has been fresh produce. Downtown is what has been known as a fresh produce desert. Time to cue the […]
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