For years, a set of concrete columns sitting adjacent to the 400 block of Cotton Street in downtown Shreveport has been a source of idle musings. There was obviously something there once, and that something would have been heavy to require such a massive support structure, but what? The pillars are on KCS Railroad property […]
Following recent updates from the Louisiana Governor’s office, restaurants in the state of Louisiana are only be open for delivery, drive-through and curbside takeout. Here’s a list of participating restaurants, which will be kept as up-to-date as we can. Note that menu changes are happening DAILY. The best place to check for those updates are […]
In 2006, a Denver, Colo., company called Progressive Urban Management Associates, P.U.M.A., (yes, like the shoes, only with periods), started looking at data to determine trends that would affect downtowns. They have been remarkably accurate in their trendspotting, forecasting global changes that have proven good for downtowns. Their earliest trends showed millennials’ love of urban […]
Most weeks our 5 Things To Do Downtown list is filled with performances by a variety of talented local singers, comedians, artists, dancers and more. These folks now cannot ply their trade, but there is still a way to enjoy & support their work! Many are setting up live streaming and sales of their work […]
NEW Information – Friday, March 20 Facebook is offering $100m in Small Business Advertising Grants- Facebook Small Business Grants The Small Business Administration is offering SBA Disaster Loans for Small Businesses & Nonprofits. They suggest you file now. During this time of uncertainty, we have multiple concerns- just like you. We are obviously concerned about […]
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 Bossier City Police Chief Shane McWilliams Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond Bossier City Mayor Lorenz Walker Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins Re: High Speed Chase & Crash in Downtown Shreveport Gentlemen: On Saturday, February 22, 2020, a high-speed car chase that began in Bossier City and continued through Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood ended […]
At home all day, bored and restless? How about a walk through the park? If that sounds like a plan, we have the perfect park for you- the Asian Gardens. The Asian Gardens is open every day, sunup until sundown. Here’s the story of our beautiful multicultural garden. At the intersection of Texas Avenue and […]
Mark your calendars and alert your tummies that the popular 318 Restaurant Week is returning March 16-21. It’s time again to #Eat318! Five downtown restaurants will be participating with $10 lunch or $20 dinner specials, or both, during that week. Each day March 16-20, you’re invited to join us and our special guest at a […]
Circus tents will be going up soon on the downtown riverfront. The Venardo’s Circus will be in Shreveport for the first time ever March 4th-15th, playing at Riverview Park, 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy. Opening Night Tickets are 50% off for a limited time! Performances are planned for March 4-8 and 11-15 at 7 pm, March […]
The Bloomberg for President campaign has opened an office downtown at 605 Texas Street. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (D.) is running for president in a crowded field of Democratic contenders. Bloomberg decided not to compete in the earlier primaries and caucuses in order to focus on the Super Tuesday delegate bounty states […]
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