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Artist Space Available at Andress

One of the coolest addresses downtown is 717 Crockett Street. The Andress Artist and Entrepreneur Center has a variety of office and desk spaces on the expansive open second floor. The first floor is home to creatives who work with their hands to fashion sets, props, art, home decor, candles, herbal elixirs, all natural skincare […]

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Krewe of Harambee Parade Rolls Monday

The Krewe of Harambee Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mardi Gras Parade rolls through downtown Shreveport each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at 1 p.m. This parade is bursting at the seams with marching bands, dance troupes, performance artists, dozens of floats, and more. Following the parade, the marching bands typically gather on […]

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XMC Procurement Class

If you’re looking to do some work for the federal government, XMC Business Center director Lindora Baker says an upcoming Proposal Planning and Writing RFPs class is a do-not-miss. The class, scheduled from 9 am-4 pm on Thursday, Nov. 9, will be held at her business center at 856 Texas Avenue. Seating is limited to […]

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Fertitta’s Deli Turns 96!

It’s a big birthday year for Fertitta’s Deli, 1124 Fairfield Ave. The little deli that started off life as a neighborhood deli/grocery store turned 96 in 2023! It is also Agatha Fertitta McCall’s 46th year as owner. Great things are happening at the little eatery. Agatha’s son Patrick is back in the business and introduced […]

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A New Year’s Eve Inauguration Explained

Wondering why the mayoral inauguration and initial city council meeting was held at 10 am on New Year’s Eve? Blame the Shreveport City Charter.  The Charter states that “The elective officers shall serve for terms of four (4) years from the twenty-first day following their election and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.” […]

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Riverside Rentals Now Open

Riverside Roofing Materials at 975 Louisiana Avenue has a new sideline- rentals! The business has in stock (2) 8K 42’ Reach Telehandlers, (2) 9K 43’ Reach Telehandlers, (1) 50’ Towable Boom Lift, (1) 40’ 2WD Boom Lift, (2) 19’ Scissor Lifts, (2) 4 Cubic Yard Hopper Dumpsters, (1) Princeton Piggyback (Truck Mounted) Forklift, and (1) 40’ Gas Engine Operated Ladder Hoist. They […]

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Celebrating at the Washington Youree

Before Phoenix 2.0, before Haze on Texas or even Humfree’s and Shreve Square, New Year’s Eve downtown was celebrated at the Washington Youree Hotel. The hotel took up most of the block where the current Louisiana Tower and its parking garage now sit, bounded by Market Street to the east, Travis to the north, Edwards […]

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SB Magazine’s Best

Each year SB Magazine holds a reader competition to determine the best of a wide range of businesses and events, and downtown is always well represented. Feel free to hold your applause until the entire list is read! Best Performing Arts Venue- the historic, venerable Strand Theatre. Best Financial Advisor- Denis Poljak, and Best Investment […]

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Your Final Fa La La

No, it is NOT too late to find the perfect gift, and YES, you can find it downtown! Point your wagon (or sedan, SUV, truck, bicycle) to C&C Mercantile and Lighting, 1120 Texas Ave., for Final Fa La La! Shop vintage and antique wares, art, fashion, collectibles, a whole host of cute, creative, one of […]

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Downtown’s Staycation Options Grow!

A new Airbnb option has hit the downtown market, and we think it’s worth a look! Owner Leon Dayries has converted one of his apartments at 710 Crockett Street into a contemporary urban studio. The 1400 SF space provides space for four in a 2 bedroom/1 bath unit that includes a kitchen, dining table, spacious […]

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