Movie Magic in Shreveport, LA

The term “Hollywood of the South” has a little competition, but Louisiana certainly claims it (don’t tell Georgia).  New Orleans has a long history in the pictures, but North Louisiana came about their “Hollywood” moniker in a uniquely opportunistic way. Back in 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and left film studios scrambling to find…

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Shreveport, LA- The Coolest City Ever?

I just returned home from a Thanksgiving trip to visit my family in Shreveport, LA, reportedly the “coolest city ever.”  What’s that?  You haven’t heard that? or even really heard of Shreveport?  Let me assure you that it is in fact a thing… it says so on this sign. Bonus points for anyone that can…

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