Explore Louisiana's unique culture: warm hospitality, polite sayings (and the meaning of "bless your heart"), epic LSU tailgates, and how locals handle the heat. Discover the Shreveport vibe!
The pro wrestling world lost a legend who innovated the sport with his unique style of high-flying violence with the passing of Sabu. While Terry Brunk made his name mostly on the East Coast with ECW, his name was known around the globe, and Louisiana holds a special place as a historical site for pro wrestling and some of Sabu's most extreme matches that highlight the unique approach he brought to the ring.
Louisiana's grocery tax cut failed due to local funding concerns ($683M impact). Residents won't see relief yet as towns like Shreveport are worried about budget cuts.
Heard about the Louisiana film tax credits? Big news out of Shreveport – a bill to scrap them failed! This means our local film industry, with all its jobs and economic benefits for Shreveport, is secure for now.
50 Cent met Louisiana Gov. Landry in Shreveport to discuss film tax credits and his G-Unit Studios plans, signaling potential economic growth for the state.
Student loan debt is one of the most common types of debt in America, with over $1 trillion owed. Surprisingly, here in Louisiana, the student debt explosion isn't hitting Shreveport, or any other city in the 318 area, as hard as it's hitting the small community of Ruston.