I’m Stayin/I’m Moving to Shreveport for Sports Complex

Hey, my name is Jethro—I’m a Caddo Parish resident and I’m stayin in the Caddo for the sports complex. And I am Ned—I live outside Caddo Parish and I’m movin into Caddo for the sports complex.

Let's Talk About The Proposed Caddo Parish Sports Complex

Grayson BoucherShreveport City Council — District DLook, I've tried to be a straight shooter with the people of Shreveport for the past eight years I've served on the City Council.

Hey Fifty—Are You Dumping Me/Shreveport?

Oh my gosh—last night I read a news report that said you were frustrated with the City of Shreveport. And some Facebook posts saying you are pulling up stakes and moving out. Goodness, what happened? How did the 50 train get off the tracks?

Pretrial Detention: A Revolving Door of Incarceration?

by Carla Buntyn, PhD  Pretrial inmates can be compared to eggs waiting to hatch.

Tammy Phelps Well-Positioned For Mayor’s Election

Shreveport mayoral candidate Tammy Phelps reported over $82,000 in campaign funds on her Sept. 24,2026 financial report, which was second only to Mayor Arceneaux’s massive campaign chest. She raised $64,000 this year between Jan. 1 and Sept. 24.

Hey Monro—Stop Digging, You Are Over Your Head

Francine “Monro” Brown, a candidate for the District E city council seat, objected to the Settle Talk column “Candidate Monro Brown Goes to D.C. Mardi Gras with Campaign Funds” that was published on Tuesday; see copy below.

Caddo Administration Identifies Possible Sites For Sports Complex

It’s like a ball of string that gradually gets unwound. As the Nov. 3 vote on the Caddo Commission’s $60 million general obligation bond fast approaches, more details slowly seep out about this grandiose project.

Council Candidate Alan Jackson Has Almost Outspent His Opponents Combined

Alan Jackson is the sitting Council District E councilman. He is running for re-election against Alvin Oliver and Monro Brown. As of Sept. 24, 2026, Jackson had spent $33,300 and had funds on hand of $5,100. Jackson started this year with $10,600 in campaign funds.

When Is Stormy Going To Stop Being A Fraud

To date,  Stormy Gage-Watts is a complete fraud as a mayoral candidate. She lives in a $400,000-plus mansion OUTSIDE the Shreveport city limits. She qualified for mayor using her mother-in-law’s very modest ($50,000) house in Mooretown as her residence. FRAUD!

Council Candidate Alvin Oliver Loans Big Bucks To Campaign

Alvin Oliver is running for the Shreveport City Council, District E, against incumbent Alan Jackson and Francine “Monro” Brown.

Candidate “Monro” Brown Goes To D.C. Mardi Gras With Campaign Funds

Francine “Monro” Brown is a candidate for the Shreveport City Council District E. Her filed campaign finance report reflects $4,000 in contributions and less than $1,000 on hand as of Sept. 24, 2026.

Best 13 Violates IRS Non-Profit Regs On Political Contribution

Best 13 is a Shreveport non-profit entity. Best 13 received funding from the Shreveport City Council. Best 13 gave a $500 contribution to Shreveport city court candidate Trinicia Leonard. IRS regulations prohibit donations to political candidates.

Craig Lee Living Large Out Of Campaign Funds

Craig Lee, the perennial candidate, is running against the incumbent Gary Brooks for the Shreveport City District B seat. During the reporting period that ended Sept. 24, 2026, Lee raised $2975 in campaign funds.

Constitutional Amendments In a Nutshell

Once again, voters will have constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot.Here is a quick summary:AMENDMENT 1     Allow the spouse of a disabled veteran who was eligible for a special higher property tax deduction to move to a different home and keep the exemption after the veteran’s...

Block By Block Moves From Mooretown School To Chris Hays Rec Center

Goodness, no love between the Caddo School Board to Mooretown and the City of Shreveport!