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.

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.

SPD CHIEF REPORTS CALLS FOR SERVICE DOWN

On Monday (Sept. 21) Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith gave his monthly crime report on calls for service to the Shreveport City Council comparing year to date with Sept. 21, 2025. Here are the calls for service: 1. Felonies   Down 13% 2. Vehicle thefts   Down 14% 3.

WSJ REPORTS ON DATA CENTER WORKERS

COMPARING SUBSIDIES FOR RUSTON AND CADDO PLANNED SPORTS COMPLEXES

The Caddo Commission has proposed a $60 million general obligation bond proposal to fund a sports complex on the Nov. 3 ballot.The projected cost is $70 million. If sponsorships and naming rights do not generate this amount, the Parish will use reserve funds.

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WHY DID MAYOR CHANDLER DISINVITE GOMLICH FROM PRAYER LUNCHEON

Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler has a monthly prayer luncheon, and tickets are free and on Eventbrite online.

COMPARING MAYORAL CANDIDATES PHELPS AND GAGE-WATTS—A QUICK LOOK

Local Democrats have several Democratic choices for mayor and most are focusing on Representative Tammy Phelps and Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts. They are both registered Democrats and both are African-American females. Other than that, the commonalities are next to none.

WILL ADRIAN PERKINS ADVISE GAGE-WATTS TO MOVE INTO CITY LIMITS

Guess who is now walking the streets for mayoral candidate Stormy Gage-Watts?No, not Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn who has endorsed Stormy Gage-Watts and who lives outside the city limits like Stormy.No, not Rev.

WHEN IS STORMY GOING TO COME CLEAN ON WHERE SHE LIVES

It’s a fact that Stormy Gage-Watts lives OUTSIDE the city limits in a $400,000 mansion. It’s also a fact that Stormy listed a very modest, like $50,000 Mooretown resident, when she qualified for mayor.