Grounds Field News Today

Is the demolition work back underway at Fairgrounds Field in Shreveport?

KINGMAN – A historic baseball field is getting a much-needed makeover.

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The election of Tom Arceneaux as mayor is sparking hope of a rally for the group Friends of Fair Grounds Field to save the old, abandoned baseball

Shreveport leaders have announced a deal with REV Entertainment from Dallas for a new multi-purpose stadium at the fairgrounds.

SHREVEPORT, La. -- The big hitter will come up possibly as soon as Tuesday to begin heavy demolition work on Fair Grounds Field.

SHREVEPORT, La. – The end is near for Fair Grounds Field.

The contract is for total demolition of the stadium. The contract is expected to be finalized very quickly.

SHREVEPORT, La. – Fair Grounds Fields’ days are numbered.

Is it time to demolish this once-beloved sports venue? Oh, the memories. If I stumbled upon a time machine, one of my very many locations on my to-do list would be Fair Grounds Field. As a kid growing up in the 90s in Shreveport, there was absolutely nothing like going to a baseball game at Fair Grounds Field. Sure, it wasnt the MLB, but it sure did feel like it. Thousands of fans packed the arena every time their MLB-affiliated Shreveport Captains took the field. Several future MLB stars playe...