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01/10/2025

Smitty's Pizza employee Tonya Tyson looks at inventory prior to the pizza restaurant's Jan. 4 opening. It was a pretty great New Year’s holiday for Smitty’s Pizza owner Shelly Ward, despite the fact that fireworks meant she had to bring her goat inside and her dog spent several hours cowering in the bathroom. Ward and her team had managed to overcome the final hurdles to set Smitty’s grand re-opening....

It was a pretty great New Year’s holiday for Smitty’s Pizza owner Shelly Ward, despite the fact that fireworks meant she had to bring her goat inside and her

01/08/2025

Shreveport florist Sharon Johnson was a designer for the 2025 Rose Parade in California. Courtesy Of Sharon Johnson Read More Here...

Courtesy Of Sharon Johnson

01/06/2025

Brisket and burnt ends from The Magnolia Pit. (KSLA) SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport’s very own BBQ restaurant, The Magnolia Pit will be featured on America’s Best Restaurants. On January 17, 2025, the Shreveport BBQ restaurant The Magnolia Pit will host a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR). ABR is a national media and marketing company that focuses on bringing attention to local and independently-owned restaurants....

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport’s very own BBQ restaurant, The Magnolia Pit will be featured on America’s Best Restaurants.

01/03/2025

Lisa Tike is the owner of Lilah's Bakery. Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times With mere days until the start of Mardi Gras season, a local bakery hosted a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening on Thursday, Jan. 2. Lilah's Bakery, located at 1718 Centenary Blvd., known for its iconic King Cakes, re-opened Thursday after being closed for a year for bakery improvements. The new improvements will allow the bakery facility to produce more King Cakes this festival season....

With mere days until the start of Mardi Gras season, a local bakery hosted a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening on Thursday, Jan. 2.

12/28/2024

ArkLaTex Artistry's Brittney Hazelton speaks with Blanket Fort Creation's Chang Liu. (KSLA) SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - ArkLaTex Artistry’s Brittney Hazelton talks with Chang Liu, a China-born, Shreveport-based artist who creates whimsy, fun, and fantastical glow resin art. Resin artist, Chang Liu started her LLC, Blanket Fort Creations with the hopes of bringing fantasy, whimsy, and imagination to people in an interactive way....

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - ArkLaTex Artistry’s Brittney Hazelton talks with Chang Liu, a China-born, Shreveport-based artist who creates whimsy, fun, and

12/22/2024

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - What started as a sketch in a child’s notebook will now leave a lasting impact in Shreveport. Zoë Brown is the 2024 Film Prize Junior winner. She’s a 15-year-old who loves art, and has big dreams of becoming an animator. Brown’s film is called Drought, which came to be after going through her sketches with an animator at Disney....

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - What started as a sketch in a child’s notebook will now leave a lasting impact in Shreveport.

12/20/2024

The chef & owner of Orlandeaux's Cross Lake Cafe, Damien Chapman will represent Shreveport-Bossier at the 2025 Rose Parade. (Visit Shreveport-Bossier) SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The owner of the beloved Shreveport-Bossier restaurant, Orlandeaux’s Cross Lake Cafe, will represent the area on the national stage at the 2025 Rose Parade. On Dec. 18, 2024, Visit Shreveport-Bossier announced that Chef Damian ‘Chapeaux’ Chapman, the owner of Orlandeaux’s will proudly represent Shreveport-Bossier in the 2025 Tournament of the Roses parade in Pasadena, California....

The chef & owner of Orlandeaux's Cross Lake Cafe, Damien Chapman will represent Shreveport-Bossier at the 2025 Rose Parade. (Visit Shreveport-Bossier)

12/16/2024

Red River Revel Announces 2025 Event Schedule and Format Change for Revel #49, Dec. 5, 2024. Courtesy of Red River Revel, Inc. Red River Revel has announced the 2025 event schedule for the calendar year. Throughout the year the Red River Revel team works to curate program events in Festival Plaza that entertain a wide variety of interests. Whether you are an art aficionado, music lover, wine connoisseur, champion of local businesses and farmers or simply someone who enjoys a good time, the Red River Revel’s signature events offer a unique and unforgettable experiences for all....

Red River Revel Announces 2025 Event Schedule and Format Change for Revel #49, Dec. 5, 2024. Courtesy of Red River Revel, Inc.

12/14/2024

On the Cusp's final guest of Season 8 is Briant Gracia, founder of 318 Latino. Briant joined your hosts, Matt and Dave, to discuss how 318 Latino is dedicated to keeping the Latino population informed about current events while working to bridge the gap between the Hispanic and American communities in Shreveport-Bossier. Through the Hispanic Heritage Association of NWLA, Briant and his team play an active role in hosting various cultural events across Northwest Louisiana, including Shreveport’s vibrant Day of the Dead festival....

On the Cusp's final guest of Season 8 is Briant Gracia, founder of 318 Latino. Briant joined your hosts, Matt and Dave, to discuss how 318 Latino is dedicated

12/13/2024

If you blinked, you might have missed it. Shreveport's food scene has been on fire lately, with incredible new spots and experiences popping up all over town. Chef Blake Jackson has introduced two exciting concepts in the Provenance neighborhood: Mae & Co., a laid-back oyster bar, and Heron, a swanky, cool destination that highlights the chef’s refined side. At Heron, you’ll find elegant dishes, phenomenal drinks, and a setting that makes you feel downright fancy....

12/13/2024

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — KSLA Investigates obtained a copy of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s full lease for Millennium Studios with the City of Shreveport. The document sheds more light on the potential impact on local businesses and workers. The lease signed in January stipulates that G-Unit Studios pay $2,400 a year in rent. It also requires G-Unit Studios to provide assistance like internships and job training to unemployed and underemployed people in Shreveport as part of the American Rescue Plan....

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — KSLA Investigates obtained a copy of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s full lease for Millennium Studios with the City of Shreveport.

12/10/2024

Check out almost 100 great interviews with local entrepreneurs. We love what is happening in the business space in our area.

Listen HereWatch The Videos Get ready to ride the wave of entrepreneurship with the On The Cusp Podcast! We’re here to educate Northwest Louisiana by shining a spotlight on the voices and untold stories of our vibrant community. From passionate activists to innovative entrepreneurs and dedicated s...

12/10/2024

Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times It wouldn’t be a normal December signing day in Northwest Louisiana if there weren’t an eclectic mix of colleges chosen by some of the area’s superior athletes. Ole Miss, TCU, Arkansas, LSU, Air Force, Tulane and Louisiana Tech were among the FBS schools earning signatures from area football players Wednesday on the first day 2025 graduate football players could sign....

Henrietta Wildsmith/The Times

12/10/2024

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12/08/2024

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) — More businesses are taking their blueprints right here to south Bossier City. A construction site right across from Brookshire Grocery Arena and the Jimmie Davis Bridge will be home to a brand-new attraction and hotel. The building is expected to be Red River Billiards. And it’s a pool hall that isn’t just for those that are 21 and up....

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) — More businesses are taking their blueprints right here to south Bossier City.

12/07/2024

This week's episode of On The Cusp features Shreveport native Moss Duvall, the owner of Duvall’s Amusement Rentals and Pelican Tents & Events. Moss sat down with your hosts, Matt and Dave, to share the story behind growing a thriving full-service event rental business in the Shreveport/Bossier area. From local events to large-scale productions across the country, Moss discusses the exciting projects he’s helped bring to life....

This week's episode of On The Cusp features Shreveport native Moss Duvall, the owner of Duvall’s Amusement Rentals and Pelican Tents & Events. Moss sat

12/06/2024

(Source: Latasha Henderson) SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Shreveport native and celebrity designer and stylist Latasha Henderson is making waves in the fashion industry. The Huntington High graduate has styled dozens of celebrities, has been featured on “The Tamron Hall Show” and has competed on Lifetime’s “Project Runway.” “I’ve worked with Kanye West, Laverne Cox, Telma Hopkins. Anyone you can think of, any type of celebrity you can think of, I’ve done it.”...

(Source: Latasha Henderson)

12/04/2024

Shreveport has some of the state's best schools, according to U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News & World Report has released a database of the top elementary and middle schools in each state.