
I-49 Connector Community Meeting
Executive Director Downtown Development Authority

Executive Director Downtown Development Authority
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Another wild game in the books for the Fightin’ Tigers of LSU, as they completed a comeback (down 22-7 early on) and won a shootout to defeat Missouri 49-39. Jayden Daniels again put the team on his back, this time throwing for 259 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 139 yards and a score. This team definitely has some fight in them. The embattled defense had to come up with two late stops to preserve their lead. Each time, the Tigers stood up and prevented Missouri from scoring. Safety Major Burns provided the nail in the coffin with a pick-six to help clinch the win. I don’t think it would be wise to count out Daniels as long as they’re left some time to work. Up next is a home SEC matchup against Auburn under the lights in Death Valley.


I remember the black-and-white photo better than the “event” itself. There I sit, age 5ish, pumpkin vines stretching ’round for yards in all directions.
It's been five years since LSU Health and Ochsner Health signed the final documents on their public-private partnership agreement, starting a relationship hospital leaders hope will be permanent.
The Bossier Chamber of Commerce recently released its State of the Community Report. Here is a summary of the detailed report.

Louisiana’s fourth largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), is located in the northwest corner of the state. Four parishes---Caddo, Bossier, Webster, and DeSoto---make up the Shreveport-Bossier MSA. There are an estimated 178,700 non-farm jobs in these four parishes in 2023.



Having to overcome anything in life will always be a challenge, a feat that Mrs. Sharolyn Lawrence graciously conquered! Moving forward in the booming world of retail, she is the proud owner of Unique Treasures! Clothes, furniture, home decor, toys, silverware, you name it: Mrs. Sharolyn has something for the entire house and the entire family! Resilence best describes Mrs. Sharolyn's journey as she's successfully transitioned from a life of substance use to managing her business and living right. What can help someone who's having difficulty achieiving their goals? 'Having a support system like my church home and strong faith,' answers Mrs. Sharolyn. Go check her out today; you never know what treasures you'll find!


At the last bond committee meeting on Sept. 28, DDA Executive Director Liz Swaine pitched a parking garage to the committee, arguing it would provide a much-needed asset to downtown which could spur more businesses to choose to locate there and the development of vacant and underdeveloped properties.
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