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Developing to begin at Haynesville Shale
Chesapeake Energy recently announced a joint venture to develop the Haynesville Shale natural gas field. |
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Front Street Restoration Reveals a Day’s Wages Lost More Than 100 Years Ago, and More!
In an earlier post, I talked about how Natchitoches is seeing its historic Front Street brick roadway restored. Well, the project has turned up some interesting artifacts, including a 1900 silver dollar, which would have been about a day's wage for some at that time. |
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The New York Times Features Shreveport
The New York Times has taken notice of Shreveport’s growing status in the film industry, |
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Renovations & New Amenities Give The Remington Suite New Life
The Remington Suite has been a downtown Shreveport mainstay for many years, often serving as the hotel of choice for nationally known entertainers coming through town for performances. |
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New Village Market Offers Gourmet Goodies & Delicious Dining
I was thrilled to try out one of Shreveport’s newest restaurants during my recent trip. The Village Market celebrated with a grand opening in September 2007 within the new 377-acre Provenance neighborhood development in South Shreveport. |
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Hodges Gardens Blooms Beautifully
Sabine Parish recently celebrated the reopening of the 900-acre Hodges Gardens State Park in Florien. |
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Robinson Film Center Provides Superior Showcase for Art
The brand new Robinson Film Center is the latest component in a burgeoning arts scene downtown, just up the road from artspace, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council’s arts center on Texas Street. |
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Maintaining Charm, One Brick at a Time
Part of Natchitoches' renowned historic character is the city’s brick-paved Front Street, which had the bricks placed in 1904. The street’s foundation and historic surface are now being carefully overhauled – brick by brick. |
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Ah … Spa! Check Out This One for Eco Friendly Aveda Products
Shreveport-Bossier area is becoming more “green” with a new recycling initiative being launched as a result of paper-recycling Pratt Industries coming to town. So in the spirit of staying in tune with the environment, seek out a salon that does the same. |
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Shop Till You Drop at Louisiana Boardwalk
If you’re feeling the urge to shop, start with the Louisiana Boardwalk along the Red River in Bossier City. There, you'll find a variety of outlet shopping destinations such as Gap Outlet, Bath & Body Works, DKNY, Guess, Fossil, Adidas, Nike and Nine West, among others. |
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Shreveport Must-Try: Herby K’s Shrimp Buster
When in Northwest Louisiana, eat at Herby K’s. Please note: I am not just saying “When in Shreveport …” on this one. If you are anywhere within the 10-parish area, or maybe even a bit beyond, go there. |
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Dynamotive USA Inc. Considers Webster Parish
Exciting news on the economic front began making its way into Northwest Louisiana newspapers in mid-February: Dynamotive USA Inc. is considering establishing a presence in Webster Parish at its North Webster Parish Industrial Park north of Shreveport. |
Education
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Caddo Magnet, Bienville School Earn National Honors
Caddo Magnet, Bienville School earn national recognition |
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Academic Institutions Offer Full Spectrum of Degrees
Students find diverse learning and training opportunities throughout region |
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Building an Educational Cyber Pipeline
CIC’s Academic Outreach boosts interest in tech careers |
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LSU-Shreveport Supercomputer Crunches Big Numbers
Supercomputer made with clusters of PCs lets researchers see big picture |
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Shreveport College Center Aids Family Business
World-renowned speakers enhance programs that focus on growing family companies and sharp business leaders |
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Bossier Parish College Creates New Campus
Students take pride in Bossier Parish Community Colleges new facilities |
Food
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Try the Shrimp Busters
A lot of flavor – along with more than a dash of local color – awaits diners at Northwest Louisiana cafes and restaurants. |
Health
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Program Trains Students for Rural Medicine Field
Program trains medical students for rural medicine |
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Sutton’s Children’s Offers Par Excellence Care
Sutton Children’s Medical Center provides treatment for smallest patients |
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Willis-Knighton Cancer Center Has Top Technology
Rosen’s team delivers cancer a one-two punch |
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Local Universities Train Tomorrow’s Top Caregivers
Nursing programs provide skilled workforce for local health-care industry |
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Minden Medical Center Ranks In Top 100 Hospitals
Minden Medical Center combines big-city sophistication with down-home caring. |
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Shreveport in Lead Role in Health Care, Research
Shreveport health care is among the best in the nation |
Livability
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Historic Natchitoches Boasts Both Elegance and Charm
Natchitoches offers elegance, charm |
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Louisiana Living Lures Retirees
A growing number of retirees are finding that Northwest Louisiana is the place to be for a quiet, low-cost lifestyle that promises plenty of culture and recreation. |
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Fund to Revitalize Shreveport-Area Neighborhoods
Private fund will generate inner-city, rural economic development |
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Natchitoches Has Bounty of Bed and Breakfasts
Natchitoches is full of beautiful scenery and historical landmarks |
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Centenary College Choir Makes Beautiful Music
The Choir at Centenary College is world renowned for their singing. They tour all over the world and do over 30 concerts per year |
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Museum Gushes About Louisiana Oil History
Louisiana State Oil and Gas Museum helps show the original process of refining oil |
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Strawn’s Eat Shop Recognized for Good Eats
Strawn's Eat Shop has been a hometown favorite since it was opened in the 40s and has stayed that way because of good food and excellent atmosphere |
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Lights, Camera, Bayou! Film Industry Growing
Northwest Louisiana doubles for Alaska and Connecticut in the movies |
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Fans Warm Up to Bossier-Shreveport Ice Hockey
Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs spice up Central Hockey League with winning records and loyal fans |
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Anglers Find Fishing Heaven in Northwest Louisiana
Anglers find a lot to love on the lakes and rivers of Northwest Louisiana |
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Audience Gets Lift from Shreveport Ballet
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet delights audiences with fall, winter and spring performances |
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Casinos Sure Bet to Draw a Crowd
You don't have to hop on a plane to Las Vegas to catch sight of Lady Luck. Shreveport and Bossier City offer gaming at five riverboat casinos. |
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Louisiana Hayride Featured Legendary Acts
Louisiana Hayride broadcast country music all over Louisiana and gave a young Elvis Presley his first national stage |
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