Arceneaux’s Modest Campaign Expenses Leaves Massive Warchest

Shreveport mayor Tom Arceneaux has filed three supplemental campaign finance reports from Jan. 1 through Sept. 24 report and the report for the period of Sept. 25 through Oct. 14. The supplemental reports reflect major contributions of $19,500 from eight donors.

John Paul Young Continues To Self-Fund Mayoral Campaign

John Paul is a candidate for Shreveport mayor, and he is one of the top three challengers of incumbent mayor Tom Arceneaux. His campaign finance report filed for the period of Sept. 25 through Oct. 24 reflected total campaign contributions by Young of $160,000 with $30,000 in the reporting period.

Shreveport Regional Airport Is Taking Off

Since I became Mayor, our city has made real progress in expanding air service and improving our regional airport.Did you know that in 2025, more than 800,000 passengers traveled through Shreveport Regional Airport?

Supporting our Youth and Seniors Through SPAR

One of the things I'm proudest of accomplishing as Mayor of Shreveport is the progress we've made through SPAR — Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation.

CORRECTION: Spring, Marshall And Texas Streets Off Limits for Proposed Downtown Private Patrol ATVS

The City Council is expected to approve the temporary use of ATVS for private patrols on the other downtown streets at its next meeting on 10, 2027.Spring, Marshall And Texas Streets Off Limits For Proposed Downtown Private Patrol ATVS It’s like whack a mole.

Paranoid Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor Requires Extra Security At Council Meeting

Yesterday’s (Tues.) Shreveport city council meeting had very few citizens in attendance. The meeting did have eleven—yes 11—Shreveport Police officers in the council chambers, including SPD Chief Wayne Smith. SPD officers outnumbered the visitors.

Statement by Mayor Tom Arceneaux Regarding Status of Consent Decree Negotiations

Statement by Mayor Tom Arceneaux Regarding Status of Consent Decree Negotiations Recently a candidate for Mayor of Shreveport implied during a public forum and in social media posts that Mayor Tom Arceneaux has reached an agreement with the United States Department of Justice on modifications to...

Dr. Alan Jackson for Reelection

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What Happened to the Pickleball Complex?

A Real Bottom Line Posting “First Heal The Sick” Signs

Maybe you have seen these signs. A Real Bottom Line is PAC—a political action committee. John Ratcliff is the president/director  and the other directors are  Dr. Latienda Pierre and Terri Pugn. The PAC website alleges that U.S. Representative Mike Johnson has not fulfilled campaign promises.

Why Pay More Taxes?

How Much Crime Will Halloween Bring This Year

Property Standards Violation/Poor Leadership Example

This building is in the 700 block of Texas Street. The building’s crumbling façade violates the Shreveport downtown property standards code. The building owner is the president of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA.) The DDA tax renewal is next week’s Nov. 3 ballot.

Why Pay More Taxes?

Commissioner Greg Young’s Credit Score Undermines His Sports Complex Endorsement

Caddo Commission president Greg Young is a big supporter of the proposed $70 million Caddo sports complex which is to be funded by the $60 million bong proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot.