National Night Out is less than a month away in the Shreveport-Bossier area! Neighborhoods throughout the Shreveport area will join local police departments to join forces for a celebration of “National Night Out” against crime and drugs. “National Night Out” is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for our local anti-crime…… MORE
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Magnet Applications Are Now Open in Caddo Parish
If you want your little one to get into a magnet program here in Caddo Parish, now is your chance! Years ago, we decided it might be best to get our oldest daughter, River, magnet tested. Honestly, I wasn’t sold about it at first. After all, I never made the grades necessary to even consider…… MORE
Shreveport-Bossier Walmarts to sell “Just add water” Cereal bowls! Yum or Gross??
This news hit over the weekend, but it’s blowing up online, mostly because people think it sounds gross . . . Kellogg’s unveiled new single-serve containers of cereal called “Insta-Bowls” that require you to JUST ADD WATER. There’s powdered milk at the bottom. So you fill each one halfway with cold water to make it…… MORE
Benton high school going to New Orleans to take on Peyton Manning‘s nephew!
The Benton high school fighting tigers will be heading to New Orleans this week to take on Newman high school! It’s gonna be a exciting game! The starting quarterback for Newman is the nephew of Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, nephew of NFL superstar Eli Manning, and grandson of NFL legend Archie Manning! And,…… MORE
Shreveport-Bossier kids are using all kinds of New Slang! What are they saying?
Kid: Yeet! This thing’s Laggy… Dude is Sus. Going Larping with street Fam! Parent: Huh? Merriam-Webster just added 370 new words and phrases to its dictionary, including one we’ve heard a lot the past month . . . “PUMPKIN SPICE.” Here are a few more worth mentioning . . . 1. Side hustle: work performed for…… MORE
Here’s a list of exciting ‘Fall Events’ to look forward to in Shreveport-Bossier!
Fall may be the Best Season of them All! Here’s what is going on in Shreveport-Bossier this Fall Highland Jazz And Blues | Sept. 17th DixieMaze Farms Fall Festival | Sept. 24th Heritage and Harvest Tour| Oct. 8th Red River Revel | Oct. 1st-9th Brew: A Premier Beer Tasting | Oct. 29th Prize Fest |…… MORE
Rumbling Noise Angering Broadmoor Residents in Shreveport
This morning, I was convinced that the world was coming to an end. I went out into the backyard of my Broadmoor home at about 6AM, and after clearing the cobwebs out and getting ready to start the day, I noticed the strangest sound. It was loud enough to certainly be noticeable and borderline annoying,…… MORE
Demolition of Shreveport’s Fair Grounds Field Underway
Since the mid-80’s Shreveport was home to the historic Fair Grounds Field. Soon, the field will be demolished to the ground, and only our fond memories will remain. As a kid growing up in Shreveport, there was absolutely nothing more exciting than getting to watch our MLB-affiliated Shreveport Captains play baseball at Fair Grounds Field.…… MORE
Shreveport Pumpkin Spice Watch! Pumpkin Spice Cup of Noodles Is Coming Back!
Cup Noodles debuted it last fall, and we sort of figured it would be a one-time thing . . . because who actually WANTS that? The answer is enough of us, apparently. It’s a Walmart exclusive again. It’ll hit shelves sometime in October. By the way, if you need to blame someone for this nonsense,…… MORE
Bossier City Burger Restaurant Closes For Good
When it comes to burgers in Shreveport-Bossier, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better burger than those found at Five Guys. For my money, I’ll go there all day, every day. I love those burgers. Sadly, Five Guys-lovers in Shreveport-Bossier we’ll have to stay in Shreveport to get the Five Guys fix. The Five Guys…… MORE
Blogs
New Grocery Store Opens in Shreveport with Huge Crowds
There’s a new grocery store in town and they already have customers lining up to shop, shop, and shop.
The Bossier Night Market returns this Saturday to the Shreveport Area!
Louisiana’s First & Only Night Market Is back – The Bossier Night Market! 200+ Vendors and 13 Food Trucks to shop from, with over 75,000+ Twinkling Lights in an open air, outdoor environment. Free Admission and Free Parking AND The Largest Outdoor Vendor Event in the UNITED STATES! FIREWORKS at 9PM! Market Goods, 13 FOOD…
Jenny Craig Is Closing Their Doors — How Louisiana Played A Role In Starting ‘Jenny Craig’
The weight loss and nutrition company Jenny Craig has reportedly told employees that they’re shutting down operations. All locations will close . . . and more than 1,000 employees will be laid off. Jenny Craig was being shopped to investors for a while . . . either as a sale or to secure additional financing. …
A New Filipino Restaurant Opens Today In Shreveport
A new restaurant opens today in Shreveport featuring Filipino cuisine.