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Iconic Shreveport grill with breakfast, lunch brought back to life by former employees
On Wednesday, the Cotton Boll restaurant in Shreveport began serving customers again under new ownership, preserving a past menu and character and enhancing the inside look. Familiar faces are involved. Business partners reviving the beloved diner are Matthew Nelson, Nelson's cousin and head chef Red McGee, and general manager Sarah Yatcko. McGee and Yatcko were both past employees at The Cotton Boll Grill.
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Shreveport’s oldest gay bar is making history again, and Korner Lounge needs your help
Shreveport’s oldest gay bar has reached another major milestone months after its 75th anniversary— one they hope the community can help make a reality. The Korner Lounge has been approved for a state historical marker that would recognize the bar as a landmark for civil rights in the South. Now, the bar has started a GoFundMe to help raise the $3,000 needed to purchase the plaque and installation.
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This Louisiana Used Bookstore Is Packed With Books, Vinyl Records And Hidden Treasures
Wall-to-wall books, a partial upstairs, and shelves of vinyl records all sit under one roof in Louisiana. That’s a lot of browsing material for a store that looks so low-key from the road. The place also buys books from customers. Bring a stack, and you might leave with something...
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Niema's West African and Caribbean Cuisine opens on Texas Street
The lights were on, and the music was popping on top of the Robinson Film Center. It was the opening celebration, with three days of events, at Niema's West African and Caribbean Cuisine. “This opening felt like a celebration of everything we’ve poured into this journey and everyone who helped us get here,” said owner and Chef Niema DiGrazia. DiGrazia began selling her food at the farmers market, then owned her own food truck, and ran a café inside Sunshine. Now she and her husband, Chef Matthew DiGrazia, have their own restaurant on Texas Street. DiGrazia has seen her dream become a reality. “Every chapter took faith, sacrifice, and hard work,” she said. She wanted to bring the space to life with vibrant colors, warmth, and personality and hired designer Edward Nader, owner of Nader’s Gallery, to help her accomplish the goal. “Edward helped translate that into a space that feels expressive, welcoming and beautiful,” DiGrazia said. “It was wonderful to work with someone who understood my excitement and could bring those ideas to life.” She loves that it feels vibrant and elegant, but still warm enough for people to relax, laugh and enjoy themselves. “When I look around, I
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Shreveport Regional adds a new nonstop flight to its destinations. Find out where it goes.
After 18 years, daily direct flights from Shreveport Regional Airport to Chicago’s bustling O’Hare Airport are back. Not only that, says SHV Marketing & PR Manager Mark Crawford, the departure and return times give travelers a full day if they want to do something fun like fly up for lunch. “Or a day game at Wrigley Field” suggested Regional Air Service Alliance chairman Tim Wilhite.
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The Agora Borealis | 421 Lake St.
Over 300 LOCAL artists represented in this artist marketplace. Even though construction is going on outside there is still plenty to see (and purchase) inside. You might find: pottery 💠 jewelry & accessories 💠 clothing 💠 furniture 💠 original painting, drawings and archival prints 💠 kitchen and bath products 💠 stationery and journals.
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My favorite style kolaches are now available in Shreveport at a new shop on Kings Highway
Finding a dough-wrapped sausage or boudin kolache (pronounced koh-lah-chee) in Shreveport is easy. But I found a new place that makes not only those but also the round style stuffed with fillings that my family loved when we lived in St. Louis. A kolache is a traditional Central European pastry...
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Shreveport airport wins top state commercial service honor
The City of Shreveport announces that Shreveport Regional Airport has been named the 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). The award recognizes Shreveport Regional for its outstanding performance and contributions to aviation in Louisiana, according to a news release. In addition to the airport's recognition, Stacy Kuba, Deputy Director of Airports for the Shreveport Airport Authority , was named Louisiana's 2026 Aviation Professional of the Year, recognizing her dedication and 20 years of service to the aviation industry. "These awards are a tremendous honor for Shreveport and a reflection of the hard work taking place at our airports," Mayor Tom Arceneaux said. "Our airport team continues to make meaningful improvements, strengthen our aviation infrastructure, and position Shreveport for future growth. I'm especially pleased to see Stacy recognized for her 20 years of dedicated service. Both awards are well deserved." The awards were announced during the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates annual conference in New Orleans, where Shreveport Airport Authority representatives also are meeting with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials regarding additional federal grant funding for the airport's air traffic control tower project. "Recognition at the state level reinforces the progress
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Shreveport bakery turns cake orders into a movement for recovery
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A local Shreveport bakery is turning sobriety milestones into a reason to celebrate with its new "Slice of Sobriety" program, offering free cakes to individuals commemorating their recovery journey. Prep Cakes Bakery has launched the Slice of Sobriety initiative, which gifts free, custom-decorated 6-inch cakes...
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Shreveport Regional Airport named Louisiana’s 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The following information is provided by City of Shreveport:. “The City of Shreveport is proud to announce that Shreveport Regional Airport has been named the 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). The prestigious award recognizes Shreveport...
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Country Piano Legend Behind Elvis Presley’s Hits, Known for His Signature ‘Slip Note’ Style, Would Have Turned 93
Nearly three decades after his death, Cramer remains a reminder that some of the most influential musicians weren't standing in the spotlight—they were behind a piano, quietly helping create the sound of a generation.