How Big Is The Gamble To Fund Shreveport Pay Raises?

Mayor Arceneaux has proposed a 2027 city budget with an $8 to $9 million in additional payroll for first responders and approximately 400 classified employees.The proposed budget has income projections that Mayor Tom has repeatedly said have a fiscal cliff.

Councilman- Elect Euler Does Not Support Caddo Sports Complex

Tim Euler is the councilman-elect for District D and he will take office in late December of this year. He made a comprehensive post on his “Tim Euler for Shreveport City Council” Face Book page this past Friday regarding the proposed Caddo Parish Sports Complex; here is a summary.

Amazon Says No More NDAS—And Substantial Investment In New Program

This past Friday (Oct. 2) Amazon announced a new community investment program pledging more than $1 billion over five years to cities and counties/parishes where it operates data centers.

IS CADDO SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE GORDON ILLITERATE

Kenny Gordon is a candidate for the Caddo School Board, District 6. Gordon has posted many of his campaign signs in violation of the Shreveport ordinance which precludes posting in the area between the street and the sidewalk.

ENFORCEMENT OF DOWNTOWN PROPERTY STANDARDS ORDINANCE QUESTIONED

A Shreveport Downtown Vacant Property Regulation ordinance was introduced to the Shreveport City Council in June 2024 and after revision it was enacted in May 2025.

HOSSTON MAYOR KIM JAMES ON PROPOSED SPORTS COMPLEX

From Hosston Mayor Kim Jaynes. After the meeting, Commissioner Chris Kracman asked me to identify my top concerns regarding the proposed Caddo Parish Sports Complex. My response was simple: location, cost and priorities, and ongoing maintenance.

CANDIDATE FINANCIAL REPORTS WILL BE REVEALING

All Louisiana candidates on the November 3, 2026, ballot must file with the Louisiana Ethics Administration campaign finance reports for the period ending September 24, 2026, on or before Monday Oct. 5.

MICHAEL BLOOMBERG COULD NOT QUALIFY FOR CHAMBER/TV STATIONS MAYORAL FORUMS

The Greater Shreveport Chamber, KSLA, KTAL, and KTBS have partnered to produce a series of televised forums for Mayor of Shreveport candidates in advance of the open primary election on November 3.

WHY NOT ANKLE MONITORS FOR CADDO PRISONERS GOING FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT

The escape of Caddo Correctional Center  (CCC) inmate Tre’vion Jackson from the Caddo Sheriff deputy’s custody after a visit to LSU Ochsner Hospital has been widely publicized in the media.Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn has admitted the malfeasance that resulted in the escape and has instituted new...

OIL CITY SPORTS COMPLEX PRESENTATION ENCOUNTERED HEADWINDS

A small but well-informed concerned citizen attended the Caddo Commission’s proposed $70 million sports complex presentation last night in Oil City. Caddo assistant administrator Clay Walker and director of communications Krystal Beauchamp represented the Parish administration at the meeting.

YESTERDAY’S DDA PRESS CONFERENCE ALL SIZZLE NO STEAK

It was a big dog and pony that got plenty of press but offered no substance. As is his MO, Downtown Development Director Cedric Glover promised great things that have little chance of becoming reality. Street signs advising of illegal activities will simply clutter downtown.

WILL OPERATION SEE, SIGN, & SECURE SAVE DDA TAX RENEWAL AND GLOVER’S JOB

The Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has a tax renewal on the Nov. 3 ballot. Although the additional ad valorem tax only affects property in the designated downtown area, the renewal is voted upon by all Shreveport voters.

QUESTIONS ON CADDO PICKLEBALL COMPLEX THAT NEED ANSWERS

Caddo voters will be asked to approve a $60 million bond issue on November 3 for the proposed $70 million sports complex. In 2022 Caddo voters approved a $20 million bond issue for the Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center renovation/remodeling.

WHY CAN’T POLITICAL CANDIATES COMPLY WITH ORDINANCE ON SIGNS

It’s not rocket science. Political yard signs can NOT be placed on public property, the area between the sidewalk and the street, or empty lots without the permission of the landowner. Geez—if a candidate is to hold public office, can they not follow a simple ordinance.

WSJ REPORTS ON DATA CENTER WORKERS

The Monday (Sept. 21) issue of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) included a story titled “What It’s Like to Work in a Data Center.”