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  Shreveport, Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shreveport, Louisiana is the second largest city and the second largest metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
Shreveport is the commercial and cultural center of the Ark-La-Tex, the area where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet.
Shreveport was also home to the Louisiana Hayride, a radio broadcast from the city's Municipal Auditorium that, during its heyday from 1948 to 1960, spawned the careers of the some of the greatest names in American music.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shreveport   (3924 words)

  
 Shreveport, Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Shreveport, Louisiana is the third largest metropolitan city in the state of Louisiana, USA.
Shreveport was originally contained within the boundaries of a section of land sold to the company by the indigenous in the year of 1835.
Shreveport was home to the Louisiana Hayride, a radio broadcast from the city's Municipal Auditorium that during its heyday from 1948 to 1960 spawned the careers of the some of the greatest names in American music.
www.gogog.com /project/wikipedia/index.php/Shreveport,_Louisiana   (2911 words)

  
 Shreveport, Louisiana - Voyager, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Shreveport, Louisiana is temporarily the second largest city and the third largest metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana, USA, once was the second largest city in Louisiana, but is surpassed by Baton Rouge.
Shreveport was once the oil capital of the U.S. when Standard Oil moved its headquarters there in the early 20th century.
Since Shreveport is nearly 200 miles (320 km) inland, some have speculated that some New Orleans residents and businesses (and some from coastal areas in general) who want away from the coast completely in fear of further hurricanes may relocate to the northern part of the state, centered around Shreveport.
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 Louisiana State University in Shreveport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS) is a branch of the Louisiana State University System in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Opened in 1967, it is located in southeast Shreveport on a campus housing more than 4,200 students.
It is the only public four year university in the Shreveport metro area.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Louisiana_State_University_in_Shreveport   (253 words)

  
 Community, Shreveport, Louisiana - Personal Injury Lawyers, DUI, DWI, Speeding Tickets, Negligence
Shreveport, Louisiana, was founded in 1836 by the Shreve Town Company, a corporation established to develop a town at the juncture of the newly navigable Red River and the Texas Trail, an overland route into the newly independent Republic of Texas and, prior to that time, into Mexico.
Shreveport's original boundaries were contained within a parcel of land sold to the Shreve Town Company by the indigenous Caddo Indians in 1835.
Shreveport, and its smaller sister city, Bossier City (founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1907) together have six historic districts and many landmarks listed on the National Register.
www.batonrougelawyer.com /shreveportlouisianaattorney.html   (425 words)

  
 Shreveport, Louisiana (Cities)
Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and it is the parish seat.
Shreveport was founded in 1836 by the Shreve Town Company at the junction of the recently cleared Red River and the Texas Trail.
Shreveport is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana metro area.
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 Shreveport Casino at Eldorado Resort Casino: Shreveport Hotel, Eldorado Shreveport, Bossier City Hotel, Bossier Casino, ...
Louisiana's premier Shreveport casino and hotel features all of the award-winning amenities you would expect from a world-class casino resort; including more than 1,400 of the newest and most exciting slots in Shreveport and more than 60 table games.
Relax and enjoy Shreveport’s best hospitality in our luxurious 403-suite Shreveport hotel, which features a three-story entertainment pavilion, a variety of restaurants and lounges, and a state-of-the-art spa.
Shreveport and Bossier City are rich in attractions, festivals and cultural activities.
www.eldoradoshreveport.com   (166 words)

  
 Shreveport Louisiana
Shreveport has a lot to look forward to during the next couple of years.
The Louisiana Economic Outlook is very good they project that nearly 10,000 new jobs will be created during 2001-2002.
We believe that Shreveport to be an excellent place for a Wash Guys franchise and have respectively targeted for franchise sales.
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 About Shreveport Louisiana - Courtesy of Fidelis Service Plus Realty, LLC
In fact, Shreveport is second only to New Orleans among Louisiana cities with multiple historic landmarks.
Also located in metro Shreveport is Barksdale Air Force Base, the largest bomb base in the world, which opened in 1933 as Barksdale Army Air Field.
From Louisiana Downs, one of the nation's largest thoroughbred racetracks, to the American Rose Center, North America's largest park dedicated to the rose, and three dockside riverboat casinos - Shreveport-Bossier offers a gamut of activities and opportunities to delight visitors and residents alike.
www.buyshreveportrealestate.com /shreveport.htm   (276 words)

  
 Louisiana Travel - Home Page
The Louisiana Cultural Economy Initiative (CEI) was founded in the Spring of 2005 as a catalyst for growth within the state's burgeoning cultural economy.
Its primary mission is to support the development and enhancement of the unique cultural industries of Louisiana.
The Louisiana Economy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.
louisianatravel.com   (147 words)

  
 Fire Department Buffs
A family was asleep in the apartment right next to the vacant unit that was destroyed, but a fire wall prevented the fire from spreading and the family was not injured.
Shreveport resident Jack McLeod said today’s vote is a good example of how the council looks out for the immediate and critical needs of Shreveport residents.
We were fighting for everyone in the city of Shreveport.” Hightower said he will prepare the 2007 budget to include purchasing a 10th ambulance and the paramedics needed to man the unit.
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 Shreveport Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau - Media / News Releases   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Louisiana Boardwalk is pleased to announce the addition of a 100’ ferris wheel to the property as part of its exciting holiday season.
Shreveport historic fire station #5, converted into a house by Ken and Zoe Meeks, was filmed in early March by Home and Garden Television for the show Building...
The unveiling of the Louisiana Purchase Plaza is 2 p.m., Sept. 4, in the Red River District.
www.shreveport-bossier.org /media/news-releases.html   (8310 words)

  
 Find Churches in Shreveport Louisiana - FlockFinder.com
churches in Shreveport Louisiana can utilize this section to say in their own words, what the service is really like.
FlockFinder allows churches in Shreveport Louisiana to specify two age groups that attend their youth ministry most.
For people faced with making a decision about which churches in Shreveport Louisiana to visit, providing details of this type is key to finding a good church to call home.
www.flockfinder.com /churches_louisiana/shreveport/churches_shreveport_louisiana.html   (561 words)

  
 Shreveport Louisiana Football
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 Shreveport Real Estate, Bossier City Louisiana Real Estate
Shreveport Louisiana real estate, Bossier City Louisiana real estate and the surrounding real estate in Caddo and Bossier parishes are the areas I serve.
Having bought and sold quite a bit of Louisiana real estate myself, I will treat your transaction just as if it were one of my own.
I understand that when you buy a home in Shreveport Bossier City it needs to be a solid investment - an investment that can be appreciated and realized when it's time to sell.
www.shreveport-real-estate.net   (348 words)

  
 Louisiana Communities: SHREVEPORT
The Cane-Bennett Trading Post is established by James Cane and his brother-in-law William Smith Bennett, both from New Hampshire, on the bluff where Shreveport will be founded 1836.
The removal of the raft by Captain Henry Miller Shreve opens the Red River to navigation and makes Shreveport an important center of trade and a gateway to the West.
The city of Shreveport is founded by Shreve Town Co. and is named for Captain Henry Miller Shreve.
www.enlou.com /communities/shreveport.htm   (276 words)

  
 Shreveport Harley Owners Group - River Cities Chapter ~ Home Page
The thing we do best at Shreveport HOG is find excuses to get together for rides, activities and events.
If this sounds like anything that might be of interest, please call Mary Ann Heinsohn at the Shreveport Office for the National Epilepsy Foundation at 218-2549.
The Shreveport Louisiana Chapter and its officers make no recommendation or guarantee about how that event will be conducted or what may happen at the event.
www.shreveporthog.com   (490 words)

  
 THE CHURCH IN SHREVEPORT - Lovers of Jesus affiliated with local churches, Watchman Nee, Witness Lee (Splash Page)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The church in Shreveport, Louisiana warmly welcomes you.
Based on the oneness of all the Christians in Shreveport we meet as the church in Shreveport.
We are in fellowship with over 2,000 local churches worldwide to express the one Body of Christ.
www.churchinshreveport.org   (172 words)

  
 Piano Shreveport, LA - Caddo, Louisiana Pianists, Shreveport Pianists
Gigmasters has many pianists in Shreveport, and most piano players in Shreveport have multiple audio and video samples available on their online press kits.
Professional pianists in Shreveport Louisiana may need to be booked 6 to 12 months in advance.
Please note, in addition to Shreveport, these pianists also serve the surrounding towns of Bossier City, Blanchard, Haughton, Benton, Princeton, Greenwood, Keithville, Elm Grove, Mooringsport, Stonewall, Belcher, Bethany, Frierson, Jonesville, Doyline, Oil City, Gilliam, Gloster, Panola, Waskom and many other locations in and around the Shreveport area.
www.gigmasters.com /Piano/Piano_Shreveport_LA.asp   (1020 words)

  
 Open Directory - News: Newspapers: Regional: United States: Louisiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Inquisitor Newspaper - Serving all of Caddo Parish, Louisiana including Shreveport, Blanchard, Vivian, Oil City, Mooringsport, Belcher, Keithville, Blanchard, Gilliam, and Ida, Louisiana.
Louisiana Press Association - State-wide association of Louisiana newspapers, TV stations and other media, with information on each.
The Shreveport Times - Online version of the Shreveport Times, which covers the Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana areas.
dmoz.org /News/Newspapers/Regional/United_States/Louisiana   (454 words)

  
 Lawyer in Shreveport Louisiana - Auto Accident Personal Injury Car Accident Wrongful Death Criminal Defense Lawyer ...
The law firm of Smith and John is dedicated to providing representation to personal injury and criminal defense clients in Louisiana.
Our offices are located at 3646 Youree Drive in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The information on this server is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SMITH and JOHN.
www.smith-john.com   (403 words)

  
 Shreveport Louisiana Travel - Travel in Shreveport, LA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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Full service environmental health and safety company is based in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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www.my-travel-planner.com /travel/Louisiana/Shreveport   (234 words)

  
 Shreveport Louisiana Retrospective: History in Photographs and Postcards
We focus on architecture, historic preservation, landscapes, nostalgia, photography, postcards and related items that tell the story of the places, and people, that so many of us remember well.
In particular, this Shreveport site will deal with memories of this great North Louisiana city in the Ark-La-Tex, from the old motels on US80 to the architecture of Texas Street to cruising the shops and residences on Line Avenue, and lots of points in between!
View our gallery of Shreveport photographs, connecting the present to the past.
www.shreveport-retrospective.info /index.htm   (186 words)

  
 Welcome to LSUS - Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Welcome to LSUS - Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Louisiana State University in Shreveport, One University Place, Shreveport, LA 71115 (800) 229-5957 (318) 797-5000
LSUS is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
www.lsus.edu   (41 words)

  
 Shreveport Apartments
To view all of our Shreveport apartment rentals, all you need to do is create a free Rent.com account.
In addition to helping you find apartments in Shreveport, Rent.com also offers a variety of moving services and moving advice.
From movers and moving quotes to boxes and storage, Rent.com has everything you need to make your move to Shreveport as simple as possible.
www.rent.com /rentals/louisiana/caddo-parish/shreveport   (294 words)

  
 The Shreveport Times
It sounds like a play on a current movie, but "snake in a car" was a real-life drama for Shreveport authorities Friday.
Get complete coverage of the Shreveport mayoral race and other local elections here.
Take a look at the state of emergency readiness in Louisiana and find tips on how to prepare for a disaster.
www.shreveporttimes.com   (399 words)

  
 Days Inn Shreveport-Shreveport Louisiana--Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Welcome to Shreveport, Louisiana and the Days Inn Airport.
Our guest oriented staff is anxious to make your visit to the Shreveport area truly memorable.
You will enjoy affordable prices while being located near the airport, casinos, shopping and restaurants.
www.daysinnshreveport.com   (89 words)

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