All month long we’re celebrating Black History Month – and the local icons in the Shreveport area that are Black History! We can all agree that we have some great restaurants in the Shreveport area, and we have some great locally owned African American restaurants in the Shreveport-Bossier area, as well. We polled some people…… MORE
After closing their Bossier location last year, Bed Bath & Beyond has announced their closing their Shreveport location too. The Shreveport store is located on Youree Drive, and is part of additional closures by the struggling retail chain. According to NBC News: Bed Bath & Beyond said it plans to close another 150 stores as…… MORE
The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the Ark-La-Tex. According to The Krewe of Centaur’s website they’re one of the very largest, single parading Krewes in the State of Louisiana, and yes, that includes New Orleans. And this Saturday (2/11) is the Krewe of…… MORE
We wrote about this case last week, after twelve monkeys were stolen from Zoosiana in Lafayette. Now, a Louisiana man is behind bars.… MORE
Showers & thunderstorms will increase Tuesday night and Wednesday with heavy rain for parts of the area. A few storms could become severe Wednesday afternoon. The week ends with cooler temperatures & sunshine. Much of next week is looking very soggy. We will see a big range in temperatures over the ArkLaTex Wednesday thanks to…… MORE
Five players who played at Louisiana high schools could win a super bowl ring in this year’s Big Game. According to a Facebook post by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), L’Jarius Sneed, Justin Reid, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Boston Scott, and DeVonta Smith will all be playing for the Lombardi Trophy this year. Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed attended Minden High…… MORE
A new poll found putting your toddler on a leash is now socially acceptable in the Shreveport-Bossier area. But entertaining your baby with a smartphone isn’t. 48% of Americans say it’s fine, compared to 34% who don’t think it’s okay. The other 17% weren’t sure, or didn’t have an opinion. Here are a few more…… MORE
Do you have any weird food combos you love, but most of us would find WEIRD? Someone asked those are Shreveport and beyond on Reddit, and the post blew up this week. It’s racked up more than 18,000 comments. Here are 20 weird food combinations people swear are good . . . 1. Corn Flakes…… MORE
If someone plans to propose over dinner, they may make a reservation at the fanciest place in town. Or, they may go to Cracker Barrel. And now, there’s a good reason why. Cracker Barrel has launched a contest, where if you propose at Cracker Barrel over Valentine’s Day . . . you have a chance…… MORE
The next time you go get lunch at Subway in the Shreveport area the meat will look a little different. Subway is phasing out its pre-sliced meats, and will be adding deli-style meat slicers to all locations. They’ll be out behind the counter, but they won’t be slicing meat to order . . . only…… MORE
There’s a new grocery store in town and they already have customers lining up to shop, shop, and shop.
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…
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 restaurant opens today in Shreveport featuring Filipino cuisine.