I Love Shreveport Podcast

Each Friday in February Mayor Arceneaux will share his “Friday Inspiration” which highlights the contributions of African American heroes who might not be known to many.  This Fridays feature is Dr. Jane Cooke Wright, a pioneer in the development of chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer. Press play and be inspired. 

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Each Friday in February Mayor Arceneaux will share his “Friday Inspiration” which highlights the contributions of African American heroes who might not be known to many. This Fridays feature is Joseph Samuel Clark aka J.S. Clark, first president of Southern University in Baton Rouge, serving from 1913 to 1938.

City Council Meeting 2-13-24

Each Friday in February Mayor Arceneaux will share his “Friday Inspiration” which highlights the contributions of African American heroes who might not be known to many. This Fridays feature is Rev. Avery C. Alexander, an important leader in the struggle for civil rights for black Louisianians. Press play and be inspired. #BlackHistoryMonth #LoveShreveport #FridayInspiration

Tune in now for an exclusive look at Mayor Tom Arceneaux's first year in office! 🏛️ He opens up about his experiences, initiatives, and the exciting plans ahead that will shape Shreveport's future.

THE INDEPENDENCE BOWL IS ALMOST HERE! Tune in to this podcast to learn more from Erik Evenson, the Director of Communications for the Independence Bowl, about the awesome activities and experiences that are planned in anticipation of the game.

We sat down with Leslie Peck the Director of Marketing and Communications for Sportran Transit. Listen as she talks about some of the innovative projects happening with our City’s amazing transit system! 

Tune in to this interview to hear more about the Hereos Career Fair, a joint recruitment effort between the  Shreveport Police Department  ,  Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office ,  Shreveport Marshal's Office  and the  Shreveport Fire Department .This event was initiated, organized, and sponsored by the  North Shreveport Business Association  to help fill the critical the need to hire public ser...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to non-farm businesses of all sizes, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters who suffered losses caused by the severe storms and straight-line winds that occurred June 10 through June 18. Susheel Kumar, Public Information Officer, sat down with us to discuss this opportunity in greater detail.

Have you heard of the Real Time Center (RTCC)? We sat down with Captain Todd Eatman, SPD Communication Service Bureau Commander, as he explained that with the help of FUSUS technology, businesses are able to INTEGRATE and residents are able to REGISTER their cameras with the RTCC. TUNE IN!

We sat down with Mark Crawford, Business and Development Manager for Shreveport Regional Airport, and he enlightened us on the history of the Airport, what goes into travel dates and pricing and some great NEW restaurants that are COMING SOON!

We sat down with Dr. Alan Jackson, District E Councilman, as he shared his love and passion for the City of Shreveport and District E. TUNE IN!

Join us as we sit down Director of Council Affairs, RJ Johnson. He provides some valuable information about the City Council and educates us on some very important topics.

Have you heard of the HAPPI Program “Home-buyer's Assistance Program Participation Initiative” offered through Community Development? This program is designed to provide assistance through approved private lenders to assist first time home-buyers whose income threshold are 80% or below the median income level as determined by HUD. We sat down with Von Jennings, Financial Inclusion Program Mana...

The City of Shreveport’s Department of Water and Sewerage is accepting applications for the Shreveport Water Assistance Program (SWAP) from those in need of help paying overdue water bills. “We know that many Shreveport residents are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and this program is another way we are committed to helping our customers bounce back,” said William Daniel the Director o...

MEET THE MAYOR! He joined us to discuss his FIRST 100 days in office, the upcoming Tax Reauthorization, what's actually happening with Millennium Studios and so much more! Tune in to learn more about the Mayor of the City of Shreveport, Tom Arceneaux.

We are honored to highlight another outstanding woman in our city, Dr. Gretchen Gillyard Petterway. A career in the health professions has been a lifelong goal for Dr. Gretchen Gillyard Petterway. Since childhood, she dreamed of becoming a physician, so she planned her studies accordingly. While at Grambling State University, the Mansfield, LA native majored in biology and pre-medicine. After grad...

We are honored to recognize Brittany Strickland, owner of Britt Elizabeth Photography, as one of our highlights for Women’s History Month. One day she was gifted with a camera, and she never put it down. She considers herself a storyteller and her goal is to capture the essence of you in every photograph and video. Brittany takes the time to get to know her clients and to pull the story out of the...

Another amazing woman that we are highlighting for Women’s History Month is Liz Swaine. She came to Shreveport from Florida; little did she know that the city would become her home. Her work career started in news at KTBS TV, where she was an anchor and special projects reporter, to the City of Shreveport as Executive Assistant to Mayor Keith Hightower. She worked as head of Corporate Communicatio...

The theme for Women's History Month 2023 is honoring women who tell OUR stories. To celebrate that, the City of Shreveport is highlight outstanding women in our city that tell our stories on different platforms. Domonique Benn is another one of Shreveport’s outstanding women! She is a recipient of a National Edward R. Murrow award and over a dozen times, Emmy-nominated for anchoring or reporti...