Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at The Capri Theater Shreveport for our Extend Your Day with the DDA – Holiday Edition! It was a great evening filled with connection and celebration of all the momentum happening in Downtown Shreveport.Guests enjoyed delicious bites from Bon Asian Cafe and KRUE Events, music from […]
Do You Know Your Downtown: What was billed as the “most dramatic real estate announcement in Shreveport” on April 19, 1984? The former Commercial National Bank announced development plans for the entire block of downtown bounded by Texas, Market, Milam, and Edwards Street. At the time the investment was estimated to be the $60 million […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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