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Can anyone from Shreveport let me know how the living is
over there? I will be coming from Southwest Louisiana and
not sure what to expect. Cost of living high? Lots of
apartments to choose from? Safe for women to drive around
town alone after dark? Friendly natives? Stuff like that.

Thank you much. :)
new here /blockquote>

I just moved here two years ago and like it. Fun things to
do: horse races, boardwalk, casinos, festivals, strand
theater, etc... However, I don't know anything about
Southwest Louisiana so you might not like it here. I came
from a smaller town with not much to do. I am a teacher
here. For the last two I...See More
May 23, 2008
NOTHING like Southwest LA!!! NOTHING!! /blockquote>

WHOLE different culture. It's an okay town, but VERY Bible
belt-ish. Cost of living is about the same, maybe a little
cheaper, but not a huge difference. Like any towns, there are
areas that ANY one (not just women) should stay out of. Not your
typical college town, but close.
May 23, 2008
OP /blockquote>

Thanks to both of you for responding. As it happens, I spent all
day yesterday in Shreveport looking for a place to live. We ate
at the mall Picadilly (love their fried catfish and hushpuppies).

We found an apartment in a gated community in the Clyde Fant
area and will stay there until we can get a hous...See More
May 24, 2008
Leley /blockquote>

Check out the Shreveport Times online to give you some info.
It's not too good, a lot of crime. It's not really safe to
go out at nite & even in the day in a lot of places. You
just have to be on guard all of the time and very careful.
Some folks are friendly, very cliquish. Some schools are
good, bu...See More
Jun 18, 2008


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