From 1903-1917 the city declared that prostitution would not be prosecuted in the St. Paul’s Bottoms. This followed the example of New Orleans, which established the Storyville district in 1897. Both areas rescinded their prostitution guidelines in 1917.

On June 12, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed Senate Bill 189, Act 311, enacting several COVID-19 relief funds, including the Louisiana Main Street Recovery Fund that awards grants up to $15,000 to many Louisiana small businesses to assist in their recovery from the economic impacts of COVID-19.

About the LSUS Foundation The LSUS Foundation promotes philanthropic support for LSUS programs and areas of study while recognizing the all-important growth and success of economic development in northwest Louisiana. The Spring Street Museum is owned and operated by the LSUS Foundation on behalf of LSU Shreveport.