Chris Lyon
Chris is a filmmaker and journalist. He is a founding member of ReForm Shreveport and Prize Foundation and advocates for equity in government, education, economy, and the community.
City of Shreveport Allocates Federal Grant Funds to Construct Common Park...
In 2009, following the devastating fire at Shreveport Regional Arts Council's building in downtown, SRAC acquired and renovated the old Central Fire Station (dedicated...
Shreveport Tax Renewals: Why We Need Them (and Why We Might...
Shreveport citizens are currently caught in the midst of a battle over a tax renewal. Six proposals up for vote this month aim to...
Shreveport Awarded $500,000 for a Civil Rights Museum at Old Galilee...
The U.S. Department of Interior and National Park Service announced that the City of Shreveport will receive $500,000 for physical preservation of the Old...
Shreveport’s Bus System Just Got Added to Google Maps
Last summer, Valerie DeLatte and I made a video for the Heliopolis Page on Facebook which talked about the changes that were coming to SporTran....
Uber Has Applied to Operate its Rideshare Service in Shreveport
Look out, Lyft. Uber is ready to compete in Shreveport.You can also look into this original site as they can guide you in availing...
Great Raft Brewing Announces First New Flagship Beer Since Founding
Great Raft Brewing in Shreveport has announced a new flagship beer: 318 Golden Ale.
318 will be the first new flagship brew since the opening...
Chelsea Norman Returns to Form with Ouro Boar This Friday at...
On Friday, January 12th, at 9:00 p.m., two of Shreveport’s newest bands will be converging for a night of sonic stardom. Ouro Boar and...
Before and After: Downtown Shreveport’s Arts District Transformation
There's no doubt that downtown Shreveport has a long way to go before becoming a booming, bustling area of town once again, but that...
Liquor Can Now Be Sold on Sundays in Shreveport
In another move to bring Shreveport into the 21st century, city council officially put the kibosh on the city's blue law in October with...
Caddo Parish Commission Votes to Remove Confederate Monument at Courthouse
In a landmark decision, the Caddo Parish Commission has voted 7-5 in favor of moving the monument commemorating Confederate soldiers and marking the surrender...