FOOD & DRINK

As we attend the myriad of graduations there is one class that may be an indication of the survival of the great city of Shreveport. Those kindergartners entering the first grade will be graduating from high school in the year 2035, the same year as the city’s celebration of its 200-year anniversary. We assume that there will be annual pomp and circumstance from January 1st to December 31st, but what will be offered as a future for the class of 2035? And what role will the Caddo Parish School Board, educators, and parents play in providing the greatest of opportunities...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – 50 Cent’s plans to start making films in Shreveport appear to be moving along as he could be heard in an Instagram livestream mentioning Shreveport while purchasing film equipment at a store in New York. Beginning around the 2:23 mark of the clip, Curtis...

It's a true story that surprisingly has never made its way to Hollywood, and I have yet to understand why. Maybe it's never appeared on the big screen because of its amazing similarity to that of Titanic. All the elements to make it an incredible production are there. Fear, fire,...

Shreveport, LA— Following a vote by the Shreveport City Council to repeal critical workplace protections and bring smoking back into Shreveport casinos, Cynthia Hallett, president and CEO of Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights, issued the following statement:. “It is shameful that the Shreveport City Council has voted to repeal...

The Shreveport, Louisiana City Council recently voted 4-2 to lift the smoking ban at Sam’s Town Casino and Bally’s Shreveport Casino. Prior to the vote, Ashley Center, director of governmental affairs at Boyd Gaming, owners of Sam’s Town Casino, said, “The Shreveport smoking ban created an uneven playing field and put the local casinos at a competitive disadvantage.”

Faith Jenkins is best known for her role on Judge Faith Jenkins and Divorce Court, but did you know she was a former Miss Louisiana and graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport?. Jenkins was born and raised in Shreveport and fell into pageantry when she passed by a...

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Southern restaurants in Shreveport using data from Yelp.

All too often we hear the horror stories of residents being mistreated by staffers at nurse care centers, but this time, we hear of the real love shown by a Shreveport woman for her residents at Springlake Nursing Home. Tina Harrington wrote to us to nominate Angela Black and her...

Hey, Shreveport/Bossier! Are you ready for some entertainment this weekend? The Lake Street Bar is hosting Ratchet Idol Season 2 on May 28th, and they need a live studio audience to make it happen. Attending the show is absolutely free, and all you need to do is RSVP to give them an accurate headcount.

Attention all brunch and day party enthusiasts, mark your calendars for this weekend's BOUJEE BRUNCH and Day Party, hosted by Louisiana Daiquiri Cafe. Join us on Saturday, May 27th at 12:00 PM for a fabulous time filled with good food, great drinks, and amazing people.

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – There is a one-of-a-kind movie experience offered in Shreveport. You can escape to another world for a viewing experience like none other inside the Goodman IMAX Dome Theater inside Sci-Port Discovery Center. “I think it’s the best experience you can have going to the movies,”...

Attention all party-goers and game enthusiasts! Get ready for an exciting night of fun and laughter at the Drunken Game Night at Artipsy presents: Ratchet Bingo w/ Comedian Hot Topic. This event is happening on Saturday, May 27th at 8 pm at Artipsy located at 450 Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway Suite 600, Shreveport, LA 71101.

Every year the Prize Foundation hosts the Society of the Golden Fork Dinner Series that allows the community to come try unique dinners from local chefs. These aren't just any dinners, the 12 selected chefs are competing to be chosen as one of the six finalists for Prize Fest's Come and Get It competition in October.

My nephew Matt Mize, a longtime fan of slot machines and Marlboros, once explained his acceptance of casino smoking bans by citing a personal rule: “I don’t smoke in my own home.” He added that this commandment applied even on winter nights when the winds and subzero temperatures of rural Kansas make everyone want to stay inside.

Everyone is always talking about how great Buc-ee's is in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area, but when was the last time Buc-ee's gave you a 40¢ off a gallon of gas discount just in time for the long Memorial Day holiday weekend? Never! Exactly my point :) Plus, when...

12 chefs will be competing in the Louisiana Seafood Cook-off next month. These amazing chefs will be preparing specialty dishes battling for the crown as King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood. Chefs from all around the state will flock to the event on June 27 in Lake Charles to put...

It Has Been Proven That Happy Hour Makes You Happier. I mean the name happy is in the term right? Long day at work? Meet up with some buddies before you head home, go to your local watering hole and talk about your day, it may be cheaper than therapy in some cases. Although it has not been scientifically that happy hour makes us happier, it does work wonders for my friend's group. Happy Hour is an awesome time to reconnect with your friends and slow time down from the crazy rat race that is life.

The icon Tina Turner has passed away at the age of 83. She was recognized across the globe as the "Queen of Rock'n'Roll". She won 12 Grammy Awards, 2 MTV Video Music Awards, 7 Billboard Awards, and three American Music Awards. Not to mention she's in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (twice), was given the Kennedy Center Honors, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and she still holds 4 Guinness World Records (has earned numerous others).

Every week, Caddo Parish Animal Services introduces us to local adoptable pets in the Shreveport-Bossier area, and today, we met "Slim" the cat. Every week, Caddo Parish Animal Services introduces us to local adoptable pets in the Shreveport-Bossier area, and today, we met "Slim" the cat. Shreveport Green adds accessible...

The forum will have eight panel members and visitors will get a chance to ask questions of their own. Veterans memorial program honors servicemen & women. Chairman Ken Epperson says the event has been held annually for 12 years now. KSLA Café. Water safety & life jacket tips. Updated: May....