Amazon announced the leadership of the new state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The announcement event took place Friday, June 21st in Downtown Shreveport at Regions Tower. Abhishek (Adhi) Gowrishankar will be leading the local team. This large facility, spanning over 2.5 million square feet, will significantly enhance Amazon’s operational capabilities. During the morning presentation […]
Einstein would likely approve this proposed ordinance. For years absentee or disengaged property owners in downtown Shreveport have been allowed to let their properties sit vacant, becoming home to vagrants, becoming a stain on the fabric of downtown, and a drain on the value of adjoining properties. Mayor Tom Arceneaux, with the assistance of the […]
Do you offer a payment plan for parking tickets? We recognize that some parking fines can be expensive. Infractions like ‘Front Yard Parking’, ‘Oversized Vehicle’, and ‘Handicapped Parking’ have fines ranging from $100 – $775, depending on whether it is a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd offense. To ease the burden of the higher fines we […]
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Do You Want Your Business Featured on the DDA Facebook and Website? If so, read on. We’re excited about our newest marketing campaign that we are about to launch. Find It Downtown is an expansion of our current “Discover Downtown” and Block By Block is a component of the upcoming campaign. Block By Block will […]
Rho Omega & Friends is planning an exciting festival to celebrate Juneteenth. Join them and community partners for the fun-filled weekend. There will be something for everybody to enjoy. For the kids, there will be STEAM activities, Robotics, Bounce Houses, and a spectacular day at Sci-Port’s Virtual Reality Gaming Exhibit. The 37th Annual Let The […]
“Shop Local at the Shreveport Farmers’ Market! The award-winning Shreveport Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from June 1st to August 24th, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Festival Plaza. The market features a wide range of locally grown and produced items. Local Produce and More The Pavilion features fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, plants, honey, and […]
June 15, 2024 is the date you don’t want to mess. The Robinson Film Center is rolling out the red carpet for an amazing night of glamour, glitz, and fun. The Robbys 2024 promises and evening field with suspense, intrigue, and glamour in support of downtown favorite film center. The event kicks off at 7 […]
Dive in at the Shreveport aquarium where unique opportunities await visitors of all ages from fan-favorite stingray feedings and summer camps to a special Sunday series treat. Aquarium visitors can look forward to a fabulous experience with the popular stingray feedings. This unique opportunity allows guests to feed and touch these fascinating creatures. The joy […]
Several years ago there was an exciting project announcement about the former Arlington Hotel becoming a Distillery and mixed use development, but a pandemic changed things. Though some improvements were made, the project was nixed. Today, however, a potential developer has new plans for the building. Hopefully, the due diligence phase currently underway will give […]
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