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BARNEY is back — did you know the Shreveport connection to the purple dinosaur?

BARNEY is back — did you know the Shreveport connection to the purple dinosaur?

Mattel is re-launching “Barney” as an ANIMATED series in 2024.  There’s also a possibility of MOVIES and YouTube content.  Mattel says, quote, “We will tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families.” Barney the purple dinosaur…MORE

Would You Rather, Shreveport?  Valentines Day Edition

Would You Rather, Shreveport? Valentines Day Edition

Buzzfeed recently conducted a Valentine’s Day-themed “Would you rather?” game, and they got thousands of people to weigh in.  So, I thought we’d do a Shreveport version of “Would You Rather? Valentines Day Edition” 1.  Would you rather:  Snack on candy hearts . . . or snack on Valentine’s-themed M&M’s?  The M&M’s won, with 79% of…MORE

If Shreveport Had A Candle – What Would It Smell Like?

If Shreveport Had A Candle – What Would It Smell Like?

You may have seen the candles out there that are suppose to “Smell” like certain cities or states. Usually it’s somewhere coastal or tropical, but, it got us thinking — what about Shreveport? What would a Shreveport candle smell like? So, we asked Shreveport and some of the answers are quite entertaining: Some of the…MORE

Black History Month:  The Best Black Owned Restaurants In The Shreveport Area

Black History Month: The Best Black Owned Restaurants In The Shreveport Area

All month long we’re celebrating Black History Month – and the local icons in the Shreveport area that are Black History! We can all agree that we have some great restaurants in the Shreveport area, and we have some great locally owned African American restaurants in the Shreveport-Bossier area, as well. We polled some people…MORE

Big Box Retailer Is Exiting Shreveport

Big Box Retailer Is Exiting Shreveport

After closing their Bossier location last year, Bed Bath & Beyond has announced their closing their Shreveport location too. The Shreveport store is located on Youree Drive, and is part of additional closures by the struggling retail chain. According to NBC News: Bed Bath & Beyond said it plans to close another 150 stores as…MORE

What You Need To Know About The Krewe of Centaur Parade in Shreveport This Saturday

What You Need To Know About The Krewe of Centaur Parade in Shreveport This Saturday

The Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade has grown over the years to become the largest parade in the Ark-La-Tex. According to The Krewe of Centaur’s website they’re one of the very largest, single parading Krewes in the State of Louisiana, and yes, that includes New Orleans. And this Saturday (2/11) is the Krewe of…MORE

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