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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sen. Cassidy grants $965,000 to Shreveport, Hammond airports
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), announced a $965,000 grant from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for airport safety and improvements in Shreveport and Hammond. 'Airports are often the first impression visitors have when traveling to Louisiana. These projects will make Louisiana's airports safer and more reliable while creating jobs and boosting local economies,' said Dr. Cassidy. Shreveport Airport: ARTPORT free exhibit, reopens after 10-year hiatus According to the news release, the Shreveport Airport Authority will receive $881,000 in federal funding to enhance safety by installing 13,650 feet of wildlife fencing and eight gates at the Shreveport Downtown Airport. The City of Hammond will receive $84,000 in federal funding to rehabilitate 36,000 feet of taxiways and 640 square yards of the terminal apron at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport, maintaining pavement integrity and reducing debris hazards. In 2024, the Shreveport Airport Authority received $2 million to construct a new terminal gate space. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ARTPORT free exhibit, reopens after 10-year hiatus
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Following a 10-year hiatus, Shreveport Regional Airport is reopening ARTPORT and hosting a free exhibition of original work featuring 80 local and regional artists. 'Experience an immersive evening filled with captivating art, live entertainment by Windstorm, and a vibrant atmosphere,' describes Shreveport Regional Airport. June 5, ARTPORT's grand opening is open to the public. Guests can participate in ARTPORT's silent auction, view several installments, and even purchase print reproductions from select artists, making it a night to remember for all art and Shreveport enthusiasts. BLOOM Local gallery features art from 29 states, 22 countries The 2025 gallery will showcase a variety of artistic mediums, with the theme 'In Southern Dimension' highlighting Shreveport's vibrant cultural heritage, cityscapes, unique festivals, and military history. Since its inception, Artport's Opening Night Silent Auction has raised over $135,000 for various nonprofit organizations. This year's beneficiary is Volunteers for Youth Justice. The exhibit begins at 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. ARTPORT's website shows that the exhibit will feature digital media installations with periodic guided tours, sculptures, and murals parallel to the large-format canvases. Visitors can view these pieces on Opening Night through the guided tour and via video compilation on the first floor. ARTPORT was established in 1990 through a partnership between the Shreveport Regional Airport and KSM Marketing Agency. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
