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Greenfield elevator scuttled as Corps weighed site's significance to slave, plantation history

BY DAVID J. MITCHELL | Staff writer
1 hr ago

Angelica and Rodney Mitchell always thought plans to build a large grain export facility just next door to their home in Wallace was out of step with the needs of their historic community.

New Orleans Super Bowl to-do list: potholes, parking, security and millions in fundraising

BY ANTHONY MCAULEY | Staff writer
Updated 11 hrs ago

On the desk of Jay Cicero, head of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, is the Super Bowl equivalent of a battle plan.

Dave Chappelle, Matt Rife among celebs in Shreveport for 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony fest

By VICTORIA GARNES | Staff writer
Aug 9, 2024

50 Cent kicked off the Humor & Harmony with the Big Bowl Comedy show at the Municipal Auditorium Thursday.

Two Visit Shreveport-Bossier tourism employees are honored in three ways

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 9, 2024

Two top employees of Visit Shreveport Bossier take home three honors between them.

How much is too much for lithium royalties? Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission will decide.

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 9, 2024

How much is too much, or too little, when it comes to lithium royalties? That question is leading to a showdown with south Arkansas mineral owners.

Shreveport Farmers Market is tops, pushes businesses to grow

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 9, 2024

For 38 years, the Shreveport Farmers' Market has been a Saturday stop for locals. It has also been a business incubator for popular restaurants like Ki' Mexico.

Humor & Harmony's business bounce. It's the money, honey.

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 9, 2024

Will there be a "50 Cent" effect for local small businesses during Humor & Harmony Weekend? Several are doing everything they can to make sure there will be.

50 Cent's Humor & Harmony kicks off in Shreveport. Here's a tour of the venues.

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 8, 2024

The ribbon is cut on Humor & Harmony. You're invited to come along on the tour.

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Updated Aug 9, 2024

Workers smooth out fresh concrete in front of the Superdome in New Orleans Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Perschall, The Times-Picayune)

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Workers smooth out fresh concrete in front of the Superdome in New Orleans Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Perschall, The Times-Picayune)

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Updated 11 hrs ago

The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Photo by Matthew Perschall, The Times-Picayune)

Dave Chappelle, Matt Rife among celebs in Shreveport for 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony fest

By VICTORIA GARNES | Staff writer
Aug 9, 2024

50 Cent kicked off the Humor & Harmony with the Big Bowl Comedy show at the Municipal Auditorium Thursday.

Shreveport's Sweetport ice cream business adds tea times featuring sandwiches, scones and more

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 6, 2024

No longer will you need to dream of Downton Abbey or channel The Crown for a proper English Tea. Shreveport and Bossier City now have a place to experience your own and decide your dress code, too.

Bossier Parish Community College expands training to offer job and $200 stipend

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 6, 2024

Looking for a technical job with room to grow and a little bit of $$ help to do it? BPCC may have just the opportunity for you.

Casino revenues a mixed bag with Shreveport up, most of Bossier down

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 6, 2024

How much do SBC casinos put into local government coffers? A lot, but June was a down month.

Small businesses pop in to Shreveport's Humor & Harmony action

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 6, 2024

Small businesses get in on the fun (and sales) of Humor & Harmony Weekend in Shreveport.

Conn's will now close all stores, including 5 more in Louisiana — see details here

BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Business editor
Aug 5, 2024

A week after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and announcing plans to close six Louisiana stores, Conn's HomePlus said it will close all of its locations.

Dow sinks 1,000 points, extending a global rout, as worries deepen about a US economic slowdown

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer
Aug 5, 2024

Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 sank 4% in early…

Humor & Harmony dome rises as events added, Shreveport businesses prep

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 5, 2024

Over the next two days, a 20,000 square foot dome is going to be rising from a parking lot at the corner of Spring and Travis streets in downtown Shreveport.

Huge Morganza levee project for Louisiana's central coast set for new review. Costs may rise.

BY MARK SCHLEIFSTEIN | Staff writer
Aug 5, 2024

New Corps review could add millions of dollars to 50-year, $10.3 billion Morganza to the Gulf hurricane levee project.

This group wants to hear from Shreveport's small businesses and entrepreneurs. Here's why.

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 2, 2024

Shreveport business owners complain of challenges at every turn. Now they have a chance to change that for themselves and others.

July sales taxes in, tiny Hosston beats everyone in the percentages

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 2, 2024

Caddo Parish sales tax numbers are in and while they are down for most taxing entities, one small town is blowing and going...to the tune of a 260% increase.

Louisiana health care sector is creating jobs, but Shreveport is lagging

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 2, 2024

There are jobs out there, just no new ones being created in Louisiana. The state is showing stagnant job growth.

Get a look inside Amazon's most advanced robotics facility, located in Baton Rouge

BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Business editor
Aug 1, 2024

State and local officials marked the grand opening of the $200 million Amazon Fulfillment Center at the former Cortana Mall location, which the retail giant said is its most advanced robotics …

Circle K stores in Shreveport-Bossier are giving a major gas discount. See when, where to fill up.

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 1, 2024

Circle K thanks loyal customers by giving them gas... at a discount, on Aug. 1.

Shreveport entrepreneurs turn lemons into lemonade, cash and business skills

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 1, 2024

Young entrepreneurs plan their lemonade business. You determine if it's successful.

Turning Shreveport Bossier cooks into business successes, one meal at a time

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Aug 1, 2024

It takes more than being a good cook to run a successful food business. A Shreveport restaurant pro has some tips.

Shreveport's Bruckner's Truck & Equipment jets off to international competition

BY LIZ SWAINE | Staff writer
Jul 30, 2024

Move over, Olympics. Shreveport's Bruckner's Truck & Equipment is traveling to Sweden for an international Volvo competition.

Business

Greenfield elevator scuttled as Corps weighed site's significance to slave, plantation history

New Orleans Super Bowl to-do list: potholes, parking, security and millions in fundraising

Dave Chappelle, Matt Rife among celebs in Shreveport for 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony fest

Two Visit Shreveport-Bossier tourism employees are honored in three ways

How much is too much for lithium royalties? Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission will decide.

Shreveport Farmers Market is tops, pushes businesses to grow

Humor & Harmony's business bounce. It's the money, honey.

50 Cent's Humor & Harmony kicks off in Shreveport. Here's a tour of the venues.

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Dave Chappelle, Matt Rife among celebs in Shreveport for 50 Cent's Humor & Harmony fest

Shreveport's Sweetport ice cream business adds tea times featuring sandwiches, scones and more

Bossier Parish Community College expands training to offer job and $200 stipend

Casino revenues a mixed bag with Shreveport up, most of Bossier down

Small businesses pop in to Shreveport's Humor & Harmony action

Conn's will now close all stores, including 5 more in Louisiana — see details here

Dow sinks 1,000 points, extending a global rout, as worries deepen about a US economic slowdown

Humor & Harmony dome rises as events added, Shreveport businesses prep

Huge Morganza levee project for Louisiana's central coast set for new review. Costs may rise.

This group wants to hear from Shreveport's small businesses and entrepreneurs. Here's why.

July sales taxes in, tiny Hosston beats everyone in the percentages

Louisiana health care sector is creating jobs, but Shreveport is lagging

Get a look inside Amazon's most advanced robotics facility, located in Baton Rouge

Circle K stores in Shreveport-Bossier are giving a major gas discount. See when, where to fill up.

Shreveport entrepreneurs turn lemons into lemonade, cash and business skills

Turning Shreveport Bossier cooks into business successes, one meal at a time

Shreveport's Bruckner's Truck & Equipment jets off to international competition

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