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Shreveport’s Amazon water deal: Millions in revenue, but mixed benefits for customers
SHREVEPORT, La. -- The water service agreement between the city and Amazon’s latest data center presents a somewhat different account than the one provided by city officials of the benefits Shreveport water customers could experience. While some water and sewer upgrades would directly benefit residential customers, others are limited...
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BJ’s Wholesale Club’s Q2 driven by strong sales gains
For the 13 weeks ended Aug. 1, net sales were up 15.9% to $6.1 billion, while total company revenue was up 15.7% to $6.2 billion. With high gas prices helping drive shoppers to BJ’s Wholesale Club, the retailer reported strong sales gains in its second quarter. For the 13...
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Tariffs put spotlight on rising flooring, home construction costs in Shreveport-Bossier
BOSSIER CITY, La. -- The ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada is putting the spotlight on additional costs for some businesses and consumers, including in the home construction and remodeling industry. At SBC Flooring, owner Hayden Wallace said some flooring brands have been affected by tariffs, adding...
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Louisiana Boardwalk reveals new details on future plans, business opportunities
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Shreveport leader urges residents to report bad landlords
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport City Council Chairwoman Tabatha Taylor is asking for the community to act and hold negligent property owners accountable through criminal complaints. Taylor is urging residents of Shreveport to file criminal complaints with the SPD White Collar Crime Division and an Inspection Affidavit with Property...
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Downtown Shreveport seeks new businesses, new growth
SHREVEPORT, La. — Downtown Shreveport officials are working to attract new businesses and development as dozens of properties remain available throughout the district. The Downtown Development Authority lists nearly 40 real estate opportunities on its website, including about 30 properties and lots for sale and six available for lease.
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Drilling begins as former Shreveport Country Club sale moves ahead
A new APEX drill rig has sprouted from land that used to be the Shreveport Country Club. A new road has been paved off South Lakeshore Drive for work trucks and crews but the best view of the rig is from the former main entrance on Esplanade. According to information...
The Center Square
Bossier, Caddo tax renewals head to Dec. 12 ballot
(The Center Square) – Bossier and Caddo Parish voters will decide the future of a regional hotel tax expected to generate $1.7 million a year. Bossier voters will also decide whether to renew more than $4 million annually in property taxes. The Louisiana State Bond Commission approved the measures Thursday for the Dec. 12 ballot. The State Bond Commission reviews local tax election applications for compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. Commission staff found both Northwest Louisiana applications met the technical requirements to be presented to voters. Commission members approved the local election applications without objection. The approvals allow the taxing authorities to put the measures before voters but do not determine whether the taxes will continue. Bossier Parish is seeking renewal of two property taxes totaling 2.81 mills for health units and parish roads and bridges. A mill is a property tax rate equal to $1 in tax for every $1,000 of taxable assessed value. A 0.82-mill tax for parish health units is expected to generate about $1.19 million annually. Revenue would be used to construct, equip and maintain parish health unit services. The tax would continue for 10 years, from 2028 through 2037. The second proposition would renew
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Holy Angels to Host Job Fair for ABA Line Techs, Registered Behavior Technicians, and Direct Service Professionals
Holy Angels will host a job fair on Thursday, September 10, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., to recruit. caring, dependable individuals interested in working with children and adults with intellectual and. developmental disabilities. The job fair will be held on the Holy Angels campus, located at 10450 Ellerbe Road,...
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Downtown Shreveport seeks new businesses, new growth
SHREVEPORT, La. — Downtown Shreveport officials are working to attract new businesses and development as dozens of properties remain available throughout the district. The Downtown Development Authority lists nearly 40 real estate opportunities on its website, including about 30 properties and lots for sale and six available for lease.
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Six new homes coming to revitalized Ledbetter Heights neighborhood
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Six families will soon have the opportunity to make their homes in a newly revitalized part of north Shreveport. Construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks on the Alston Place II project in the Ledbetter Heights neighborhood. The development will bring six newly constructed family homes to a currently vacant lot.
shreveportbossieradvocate.com
Shreveport Farmers' Market ends season with Saturday Moonlight Market
For more than 100 years, there has been an open-air type of farmers' market in downtown Shreveport. For the past 40 years, the popular Shreveport Farmers’ Market at Festival Plaza has been run by the Red River Revel. This weekend, for the first time, the market is moving to...
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POE Federal Credit Union breaks ground in Stonewall
(Loving Living Local) – For nearly a century, POE Federal Credit Union has been a quiet staple of our region, helping neighbors build their dreams since opening its doors in 1931. Chief Executive Officer Mistie Simons loves calling the credit union the area’s best-kept secret—mostly because folks in town are still discovering it for the first time.
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Six new homes coming to revitalized Ledbetter Heights neighborhood
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Six families will soon have the opportunity to make their homes in a newly revitalized part of north Shreveport. Construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks on the Alston Place II project in the Ledbetter Heights neighborhood. The development will bring six newly constructed family homes to a currently vacant lot.