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Downtown Shreveport Organizations Partner with SPD to Enhance Safety Efforts

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 […]

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Santa Calls You Downtown

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 […]

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National Night Out Lights Up Downtown Shreveport

Shreveport, LA — October 2025 — Downtown Shreveport has been chosen as the official kick-off location for the City of Shreveport’s National Night Out on Tuesday, October 7, at 4:30 PM. This citywide recognition is a tremendous honor and a chance to shine a spotlight on the downtown community, which is the place where people […]

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Help Bring Free Live Music Back to Shreveport

Shreveport has always been a city defined by music where icons like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams preformed at the historic Municipal Auditorium to the blues, rock, and jazz that filled many downtown establishments, music has shaped our culture, connected our community, and told the story of who we are. Today, we have […]

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Shreveport’s Chef De’Unaka Haley of Abby Singer’s Wins on Food Network’s Chef Grudge Match

Victory highlights Shreveport-Bossier’s growing culinary talent and community pride SHREVEPORT, LA- Abby Singer’s Bistro is celebrating a major culinary victory. Chef De’Unaka Haley emerged as the winner on last night’s episode of Chef Grudge Match on Food Network, where she faced off against her colleague and mentor, Executive Chef Niema DiGrazia, in a thrilling competition of skill, […]

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PROVIDENCE HOUSE TAPS SHARPEL WELCH AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

[SHREVEPORT, LA, June 11, 2025] — George “Trey” Fauber, III and the Board of Directors of Providence House unanimously selected Sharpel Welch to serve as the new Executive Director eGective June 16, 2025. Welch is no stranger to the Shreveport-Bossier community. She has served in several leadership capacities and has been honored by local and […]

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The New Downtown Northwest Louisiana State Office Building Takes Another Positive Step Forward 

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) reports that the new downtown Northwest Louisiana State Office Building has taken another meaningful step forward, following actions approved at the recent board meeting of the Office Facilities Corporation (OFC). Glenn Frazier, Director of the Office of State Buildings, was granted permission to sign an Encroachment Agreement with the City […]

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Fairmont’s Grand Re-opening

Fairmont Apartments Reopens After $21M Restoration Downtown living is getting a new lease on life. The historic Fairmont Apartments, originally built in 1952, has just had a transformative $21 million renovation that blends thoughtful preservation with modern innovation. This extensive revitalization not only restores the building’s mid-century charm, but also brings essential upgrades to infrastructure, […]

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