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Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Sport
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Largest collegiate wrestling championship draws thousands
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The National Collegiate Wrestling Association is hosting its three-day national championship, with 578 male athletes and 195 female athletes competing for a title. The NCWA says this championship is the largest collegiate championship in history. 146 colleges are represented, drawn from nine conferences around the country. 'For them to get here they've gone through a conference championship, probably a state championship, and prior to that a full season of wrestling,' said Jim Giunta, executive director of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association. NCWA has a three-year contract with Visit Shreveport-Bossier, this championship is their second of the three. Visit Shreveport-Bossier says this partnership brings thousands of people to the area, supporting economic development. 'We're estimating that these 13,000 attendees, are going to bring in 2 million dollars approximately to the Shreveport Bossier area. That is almost 2,000 room nights that are going to be filled and there's going to be people spending money all across our community,' said Emma Boone, public relations and digital content manager for Visit Shreveport-Bossier. Boone adds that it is not just hotel rooms, but dining at restaurants, exploring attractions, spending money at gas stations, and shopping at our local retail stores. Centenary's basketball player Alisha Green can balance it all On day one of the event, fans were already cheering loudly in the stands. 'The sport is growing exponentially in the women's side of wrestling. It's just exploding. And so, if they want to see some real wrestling, some fans yelling, let me tell you the dads don't really yell for the guys, but boy they yell for the girls,' said Giunta. The full schedule for the championship can be found here on the NCWA 2025 website. Giunta says the finals will take place on Saturday at 2 PM. 'We'll have the stage set up, the smoke, the fireworks, the whole shebang, it'll be fun and exciting if they want to come out and watch we'd love to have them.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
318 Restaurant Week Returns March 2025
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — 318 Restaurant Week is back for March. Enjoy exclusive deals, special menus at some of Shreveport-Bossier City's top restaurants for one week only. Discover new flavors, support local restaurants, and enjoy special dining experiences, whether you're a local or a first-time visitor. From Sunday, March 30, to Saturday, April 5, 2025, residents can indulge at 44 participating restaurants. '318 Restaurant Week showcases the heart and soul of our community—local restaurant owners,' says Stacy Brown, President & CEO of Visit Shreveport-Bossier. 'What sets us apart from the rest of the world is the incredible stories of our community. You can enjoy 100-year traditional recipes at Orlandeaux's Café, have a taste of West Africa at Abby Singer's, discover fresh house-made pasta at Guiseppe's, and so much more! And all for a great deal during 318 Restaurant Week.' Organized by Visit Shreveport-Bossier, 318 Restaurant Week invites locals and visitors to savor exclusive dining specials. Diners can indulge in $10 breakfasts, $15 lunches, and $25 dinners, and for special desserts or beverage creations, the 'Lagniappe' category ranges in pricing. 318 Restaurant Week participants can dive even deeper into this week of culinary exploration by downloading the 318 Restaurant Week app (available on Google Play and Apple). The app allows diners to plan their foodie adventure and view participating restaurants, menus, and specials. Abby Singer's Bistro (West African, American) Bears (American) Bella Fresca (American) Bistro To Go (American comfort food) Cafe Boba Tea Casa di Amici (Italian, wine and cheese) Copeland's of New Orleans (Cajun, Creole) Cuban Liquor (Specialty beer, wine, spirits and cheese) Doc's Sandwich Shop & Deli Dripp Hot Chicken (Nashville-Style) El Cabo Verde Fairfield Grocery and Market & Cafe Flames Mediterranean Restaurant Flying Heart Brewing & Pub Frank's Pizza Napoletana Fuzzy's Taco Shop Giuseppe's Pastacaffe (Italian) Herby K's (Seafood) Holy Angels & Howdy Homemade Ice Cream by Holy Angels Jacquelyn's Cafe Jan's River Restaurant (Seafood, steaks and spirits) Kanpai Sushi & Hibachi Lil' Animals Crawfish 'Seafood' and More Local Market On Line Ave (locally sourced produce, specialty store, biscuits) Louisiana Stuffed Pistolettes Lowder Baking Company Niema's Cookery Corner (African, Caribbean) Noble Savage Orlandeaux's Cross Lake Cafe Pham's Vietnamese Asian Cuisine PJ's Coffee of New Orleans Rhino Coffee Shreveport Biscuit Company Sugar Sheaux (Dessert shop) Tejas Kitchen Bar Patio The Cotton Boll Grill (Southern) The Glass Hat The Library on Fern (American) The Magnolia Pit (Barbecue) The Pearl Shreveport (Seafood) The Prime Rib The Wooden Spoon Home of the Bagel Boss Lady Up For Brunch Zuzul Coastal Cuisine Diners can also map out their week in the app and check in at participating locations on their digital passport to make their foodie adventure easier and qualify for prizes. For more information and updates, follow 318 Restaurant Week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LHSAA State Wrestling Tournament Makes History in Bossier with Girls' Division
Story By: Visit Shreveport-Bossier Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana – The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission with Visit Shreveport-Bossier, in partnership with the Brookshire Grocery Arena and the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), are proud to announce the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament, taking place on February 14-15, 2025. This year marks the first-ever LHSAA Girls' Division I Tournament. 'Shreveport-Bossier is proud to host the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament,' said Sara Nelms, Director of Sports for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission with Visit Shreveport-Bossier. 'We are excited to welcome this event back for another year at the Brookshire Grocery Arena, and we are especially honored to host the inaugural girls' division.' The LHSAA oversees high school wrestling competitions across the state, culminating in the annual State Wrestling Tournament. There will be around 1200 student athletes participating and 250 coaches in Shreveport-Bossier for the State Wrestling Tournament. The addition of the Girls' Division I not only highlights the growing recognition of female athletes in the sport, but also increases visitor traffic, generating a significant economic impact for our community. Attendees will be exploring Shreveport-Bossier's local restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment attractions during their stay. 'The LHSAA is thrilled to be back in Shreveport-Bossier for another State Wrestling Tournament,' said Adam D. MacDowell, Assistant Executive Director of the LHSAA. ''This year is particularly special as we host the inaugural state girls' division, marking a historic moment for wrestling in Louisiana. We have an incredible group of student-athletes ready to compete at the highest level, and we encourage everyone to come out, show their support, and be part of the action.' The Shreveport-Bossier community is preparing to welcome athletes, coaches, and fans, to ensure they have a memorable experience in Shreveport-Bossier. The 2025 LHSAA State Wrestling Tournament schedule can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
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$100,000 up for grabs in Shreveport Bossier tourism business competition
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A new collaborative effort aims to spark tourism-based businesses in Shreveport-Bossier. Visit Shreveport-Bossier is teaming up with BRF's Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program to launch 'Destination 318', a tourism business competition with $100,000 up for grabs. 'It's a great opportunity for entrepreneurs. It's a great opportunity for our community to develop new businesses that meet an unmet need for tourism in our area,' said Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux. 'And the Master Plan identifies some of those areas. So people should get a copy of the Master Plan and see what is it that we're kind of looking for.' More Local News According to Visit Shreveport-Bossier President & CEO Stacy Brown, when it's over, six businesses will be chosen to receive prize money, with $50,000 going to the winning tourism-based business. 'We want tourism businesses that meet some of those unmet needs identified by the Destination Master Plan,' said Brown. 'We're the experts in tourism marketing, they're the experts at building businesses. So we're working together to build some creative businesses to build tourism.' Lisa Johnson, President & CEO of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, says the competition will hopefully meet the needs of young airmen on Barksdale Air Force base, who she says love to enjoy outdoor activities. 'There are a lot of young men and women that love to do outdoor recreation. But we need the resources for them to be able to do that,' said Johnson. 'So we're hoping that that entrepreneur is going to step up and make some of these things happen.' The application process opens on Saturday, February 1, and closes on Friday, February 28. Business concepts should focus on outdoor recreation, sports, hospitality, arts, culture or entertainment. Winning businesses will have access to legal and accounting advice to help ensure long-term success. For more information, contact Karen Barnes, VP of Destination Development, at Destination318@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
