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Celebrate National Gumbo Day. Here are 8 restaurants with gumbo in Shreveport, Bossier City.
Monday is National Gumbo Day and you should celebrate with a hot bowl of seafood gumbo or chicken and sausage gumbo. Lt. Governor Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism, in a news release, have invited everyone to share posts of their gumbo on social media "to help Louisiana share its love of gumbo with the world" using hashtags #NationalGumboDay and #FeedYourSoul.
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Filmmakers walk red carpet in downtown Shreveport for Film Prize
Filmmakers gathered to strut their stuff at the 2026 Film Prize Red Carpet Event as part of Prize Fest on Thursday, Oct. 15, in downtown Shreveport. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Filmmakers walk red carpet in downtown Shreveport for Film Prize
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Shreveport preschoolers celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday with special storytime
SHREVEPORT, La. — Local preschoolers marked a literary milestone Wednesday as Shreveport children gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of Winnie-the-Pooh. The Arc Caddo-Bossier’s Goldman School and Child Development Centers partnered with the Noel Foundation to host a centennial birthday storytime event. Community volunteers read classic Pooh stories to the children, who also got a look at a rare first-edition copy of the original book.
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This Louisiana Seafood Joint Doesn’t Look Like Much But Locals Say The Food Is Incredible
Never judge a seafood restaurant by its parking lot. Especially in Louisiana, where a building that looks like it could use a fresh coat of paint might be serving the best fried shrimp you’ve had in years. You know the type. A modest little restaurant with nothing fancy outside,...
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‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte had Shreveport ties, hospital says
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) -“Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte had ties to Shreveport, according to Shriners Children’s Shreveport. In a post on Facebook, Shriners Children’s Shreveport said Mitte received care for cerebral palsy at the hospital. He later became a patient ambassador and spokesperson for the organization’s anti-bullying campaign, the hospital said.
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Food Prize event 'Come and Get It' kicks off Prize Fest weekend
The Remington Suite Hotel and Spa was buzzing with activity Wednesday evening as Food Prize’s "Come and Get It" kicked off Prize Fest 2026 . Prize Fest is a creative competition and festival held in downtown Shreveport that features films, food, music and comedy. At Wednesday’s event, six local chefs were paired with six celebrity chefs to create original dishes that participants tasted. They then voted on their favorites. The top semi-finalist chefs advance from this event to compete for the Golden Fork trophy and a $5,000 cash prize. All the events are hosted by the Prize Foundation, a non-profit organization that activates and elevates creatives in the community and beyond through creative competitions in filmmaking, culinary arts, entrepreneurship, music, and design. Since 2012, the Prize Foundation has encouraged and incentivized filmmakers to choose Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana as places to make movies and try out new ideas. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Food Prize event 'Come and Get It' kicks off Prize Fest weekend
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There's something fishy in Shreveport: Behind the scenes at the local aquarium
SHREVEPORT, La. — As fall festivities draw crowds to downtown Shreveport, the Shreveport Aquarium is highlighting its daily animal care operations alongside a lineup of seasonal autumn events. Located along the Red River, the aquarium provides care for hundreds of aquatic species, including sharks, stingrays, and native freshwater fish....
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Unique Shreveport bakery bridges great flavor with healthy eating and serves breakfast, lunch
This "Fixin' to Eat" story is sponsored by Ochsner LSU Health. Prep Cakes Bakery in Shreveport creates tasty, health-conscious items so customers can eat good food without the guilt — or without feeling like they have to give up familiar desserts and meals altogether. "I like to teach people...
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Tickets Available for Exclusive Fall Chimpanzee Discovery Day
KEITHVILLE, La. (press release) – Chimpanzee Discovery Day returns to Chimp Haven on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with “Chimp or Treat” fall-themed activities featuring treats, pant-hoots and plenty of opportunities to learn with the chimps. At this Saturday’s Chimpanzee Discovery Day, guests...
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Courtney's Kitchen: Taco Soup
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Fall is officially here, and with cooler temperatures making their way to the ArkLaTex, it's the perfect time to break out the crockpot. This week in Courtney's Kitchen, we're making one of my favorite easy dinners that my mom used to make for me growing up: taco soup.
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Logan Mansion opens doors for Halloween tours, offering rare public access
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Logan Mansion will welcome visitors this Halloween season for a series of public tours, offering a chance to explore one of Shreveport’s most storied historic homes. The events will let guests experience the mansion’s architecture and history while learning about the legacy of the...
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Popular south Shreveport Thai restaurant moves to new location with carryout, outdoor seating
Thai and Japanese Kitchen restaurant has moved to a new location, not too far away and still on Mansfield Rd. The restaurant is still serving its full menu of Thai and Japanese specialties, including noodle and rice dishes and sushi. They have moved into the location of Shane's Crawfish Shack,...