Shreveport city council votes to roll back smoking ban for casinos along party lines, Democrats voting to lift the ban, Republicans voting to keep the ban.11mo ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
After 12 years making documentary films, a film I produced and edited — along with a fantastic directing and production team — is landing on HBO Max next week.3yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/Filmmakers
Shreveport held a peaceful protest today in support of black lives. No vandalism. No arrests.4yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/Louisiana
Shreveport artist Ka’Davien Baylor begins work on painting the I-20 underpass at Marshall Street.2yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Today is the last day of indoor smoking in Shreveport. Photo by Ashley Hebert.2yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Today’s BLM protest lasted 2.5 hours. No arrests, no vandalism. Peaceful from start to finish.4yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Reminder: All SporTran bus rides are free through 2023. If you can ride the bus, you can save on gas. Plus many of them are electric or CNG.2yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
For the first time in years, three feature films are in production in Shreveport.2yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
1936 home in Shreveport by Theodore Flaxman, who had joined the Wiener Brothers on their journey to bring modernism to Shreveport2yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Pride Month events in Shreveport. From brunch to drag, painting to prom, there’s something for everyone!10mo ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Chef Brandon Sooter announces he will be a part of the team to re-open Noble Savage Tavern2yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
This documentary, which I produced and edited in Shreveport, hits HBO Max next Thursday, August 27th3yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
We installed some festoon lights today at The Standard. Looks pretty good!3yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Highland Park’s latest improvement: a water fountain for the first time ever and bike facilities.4yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Three years ago, I produced a road trip movie with friends of mine about two women with chronic illnesses. The film was finished in Shreveport and is now on VOD.3yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
LSUS adds new eSports facility designed by local fabricator Luke Lee of Fusiform Design Workshop3yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Shreveport-produced short doc series “Rational Middle: Net Zero” about the future of energy and climate change premieres first five episodes on Amazon Prime.1yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Another successful protest where some demands were read, including changes to SPD police training and polices. Full list will be posted when it is released.4yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
In less than 24 hours, city council will decide if billion dollar corporations deserve and exemption from Shreveport’s clean air ordinance.2yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Visioneering Concept: Texas Avenue road diet at Common Park for slower traffic and safer crossings3yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
I’ve spent six years living downtown waiting for an apartment I could really get excited about. This week I move into The Standard at 509 Texas Street.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Shreveport Doctors are urging people to get the vaccine on their way home. Fairgrounds Field drive-thru open until 6pm.3yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Shreveport city council votes to delay the vote on casino smoking exemption2yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Taco Wars 2023 announced for April 29th featuring more taquerias, more drink stations, and better preparedness for a larger number of attendees.1yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Caddo Parish experiences 1000% increase in COVID cases, the worst parish in the state per capita. Hospitalizations have increased 158% (NYT)2yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
This Saturday: A second rally to support the rights of black citizens and to protest police brutality. Noon, starting at the Federal Courthouse downtown.4yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Last night, over 200 people came to the first show at downtown’s new all-ages, nonsmoking, music venue: The Garage. Open only for special shows... for now.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Adrian Perkins takes the oath of office to become mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
A film team from Australia has landed in Shreveport to make a short for Film Prize.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
City council passed an ordinance clearing the way for businesses to set up patios on sidewalks downtown. Rhino Coffee is beginning their renovations.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Frank’s Pizza has a new special: ”STATE OF EMERGENCY” featuring 17 Russian dressing, chili flakes, provolone, traitor tots, chicken, pancetta, and thyme, with a Cheeto puff crust wall. Promises to “Taste Like Freedom”5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Onos Food Truck announces brick and mortar restaurant which will be located in the old El Chico next to Ki Mexico and Marilynn’s Place.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Shreveport’s Bikeways will soon extend from existing paths in Highland into Downtown along Marshall Street. Another will run from Murphy Street along Southern, down to Dalzell and continuing on St. Vincent into west Shreveport.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Downtown’s first patio is being installed after the moratorium on them was lifted.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Downtown Shreveport at dawn. Still coming down. Roads are starting to ice. Traffic is now backed up across Texas Street bridge because of I-20 closure.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
A temporary parklet is open downtown on the corner of Douglas and Texas Avenue. $2500 of private funds and elbow grease. It will be open until the new public park opens across the street.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Tank and the Bangas was just $25 tonight at Strange Brew. They were on Jimmy Fallon two weeks ago. Nothing to do in Shreveport? Bullshit.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Happy birthday, Noble Savage Tavern! Opened 22 years ago today and has been a downtown favorite ever since.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Caddo Commissioner and mayoral candidate got this on his doorstep today and received death threats via phone for his role in removing the Confederate monument.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Texas Avenue c1930s and today. Near the future home of Common Park. New apartments and businesses adjacent are under construction.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Room rates double at El Dorado and Holiday Inn as Sam’s Town, Hilton, Remington are completely booked ahead of Port City Classic3yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Missing Link, a hot dogs and beer joint, has a soft opening of their new downtown restaurant tonight 530-9pm6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Oakland Cemetery: Shreveport’s only municipally-owned graveyard. Burial ground of thousands - including early mayors, prominent businesspeople, military hero Eugene Woodruff, 800+ yellow fever victims in a mass grave, Ann McCune the Shreveport Madam, and many more.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Gal shares photo of her mom who was the only girl in her welding class in 1984. Byrd High School. Shreveport, Louisiana.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
You guys seem to like downtown development pics, so here’s another top to bottom renovation underway across from the courthouse.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Uneeda Biscuit building downtown is now under renovation to become mixed use business and residential.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Mardi Gras is coming soon, and the most eclectic Krewe of them all is Krewe of Highland!5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Caught this shot of downtown Shreveport at sunset tonight. Had to share.8yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Juan Zuniga of El Compadre (left) was shot last night while trying to help his mother who was being robbed outside of their restaurant.7yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Shreveport-Bossier Hospitalization and Ventilator Use Over Time (7/17)4yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Did you miss Krewe of Highland? You missed the best parade of the year.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Bike lanes have been painted in Highland. There are still symbols to lay down, but they are almost done.7yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Shreve Square in the 80s, where the Red River District is today. (Sportspage, Humphrees, Seven Sisters)6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
My favorite burger has returned to Robinson Film Center: the Prize Burger. Classic burger topped with cheese, jalapenos, sauteed red peppers and onions, and bacon on a sourdough bun with tequila sauce.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Lots of complaining on this sub, but there’s also plenty of love for Shreveport. Flaws and all, its home - at least for a time.7yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Leon Bridges, soul musician, plays Shreveport Municipal Auditorium tonight.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
The crazy origin story of Ono’s Hawaiian includes music, immigration, truck breakdowns, and family. Link in post.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Film Prize and Prize Fest continues tonight in downtown Shreveport. The Local Chef Cookoff is FREE at 7:30pm, 700 Texas St. Film and music passes still available to buy in person.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Proud Mary’s 360 Grill has pretty amazing fried chicken. Still getting on its feet, but pretty busy in the evenings. Downtown in the Red River District.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Great Raft’s Southern Maid beer “Cheat Day” hits the tap room today. Bottles on sale. Chef Blake Jackson slinging donut food too.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Taco Wars sets second annual event for Friday, May 3 and announces changes to ticketing and line system.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Today, Southern Maid and Great Raft marry for a new donut beer - and you can help make it. 2pm @ GRB.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
It’s Prize Time! Film, Music, and Food Prize begin next week. prizefest.org5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
First half of 2018 ends with lower crime compared to the first half of 2017 including a nearly 30% reduction in homicide and a 68% reduction in business robbery.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Nicky's Mexican Restaurant turns 40 this year. Started in 1979, it now has six locations in Shreveport-Bossier plus two nightclubs - Flamingo Ballroom and Mambo Bongo Coco Loco.5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Yesterday, City council approved reallocation of federal dollars to fund downtown’s first true park.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
More downtown redevelopment. Apartments upstairs and business downstairs. If you’re not paying attention to downtown, this is the future.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
A little rain couldn’t stop tonight’s Cirque du Lake street festival downtown!5yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Shreveport’s Film Prize festival melds with Music Prize and Food Prize to Become Prize Fest (October 4-8)7yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
STEM brunch is the local spot Shreveport should want, but I think every staff member managed to stop by my table, interrupting to ask about my meal every 2 minutes.7yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Year 7 of the Film Prize still just sounds unreal. We always have fun putting it on. If you’ve never come down, you need to check it out.6yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
Shreveport dog park opens. Tons of dogs. Videos on Heliopolis’ Page on Facebook7yr ⋅ chrisplyon ⋅ r/shreveport
