Press Releases

Latasha V. Henderson—Project Runway Alum & International Designer—Announces Premiere of New Fashion-Education YouTube Show

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, […]

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Shreveport Music History Program Louisiana Haywire Selected for National Distribution by PRX

SHREVEPORT, LA — The Louisiana Haywire podcast, a show that explores the musical heritage of Northwest Louisiana, has been selected for distribution by Public Radio Exchange (PRX) – a non-profit organization that acts as a central hub for distributing and promoting public radio programming throughout the country. The show is produced and distributed in cooperation […]

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Location Update: JAZZ FEST ON THE RED

Update: Jazz Fest on The Red is this weekend! Due to the recent rain that caused flooding in Riverview Park, the festival is being relocated to Festival Plaza. Be sure to follow their social media, Jazz Fest On The Red, for the most recent updates and exciting announcements!   Shreveport, LA – The highly anticipated […]

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The Festie Besties to host Blush & Bashful Bash, a Steel Magnolias Themed Pub Crawl to Benefit the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier

Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana – Get ready for a night of Southern charm, laughter, and camaraderie at the “Blush and Bashful Bash,” a Steel Magnolias – themed pub crawl taking place on Friday, April 11, 2025 in downtown Shreveport. This unique event invites fans of the iconic film to celebrate friendship and community while enjoying local […]

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Shreveport DDA, Shreveport Police Department, and Dr. Chelette Holden Collaborate to Enhance Late-Night Downtown Safety

Shreveport, LA  – In response to recent late-night tragedies in Downtown Shreveport, the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the Shreveport Police Department (SPD), and Dr. Chelette Holden have come together to implement enhanced safety measures aimed at ensuring the well-being of both residents and visitors. Through this collaboration, additional police officers will now be stationed […]

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Press Release: Downtown Shreveport Artwalk, June 5th, 2024

Press Release Date:  May 17, 2024 Contact: Janie Landry 318-222-7403; 318-208-1229 Art, Music, Downtown Tells, Sketch the City, Demonstrations, and More….Don’t Miss the June Downtown Artwalk It’s June Artwalk Time!  The Downtown Shreveport Artwalk is Wednesday, June 5th, 5pm – 8 pm.  Artwalk has something for everyone and it’s free…it is the Downtown Development Authority’s […]

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Statement Regarding Dees Building/Dripp Donuts

Statement Regarding Dees Building/Dripp Donuts April 16, 2024, 11:25 a.m. I serve concurrently as the Interim Director of DSDC2, Inc., Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation, and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).  The DSDC2, Inc. is the owner of 421 Market (Dees Building/Dripp Donuts). The DDA does not own and has no control over that property. Turning to […]

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