KEY POINTS FROM THE BRIEFING BY TOP LEVEL AMAZON OFFICIALS

It was impressive to say the least. A team of high-ranking Amazon officials presented an informative briefing to local media representatives in a closed door, no recording meeting Monday (July 27) at the NELP conference room.

AIR CONDITIONING NOT REQUIRED BY SHREVEPORT PROPERTY STANDARDS CODE

Yes, it’s been really hot this month with more high heat expected through August. Unfortunately, many Shreveport residents do not have air conditioning (AC) or functioning AC and the overwhelming majority of these are tenants.

WHAT IS THE INSIDE SCOOP ON THE PROPOSED SHREVEPORT AMAZON DATA CENTER

Yesterday (Monday) Amazon officials held a 75-minute off-record technical briefing with subject matter experts on energy, water, wastewater, acoustics and economic development from the company’s development leadership and the engineers and technical specialists who design and operate their data...

PHELP’S AND JACKSON’S LIQUOR STORE MORATORIUMS DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR SLOW ACTION BY SPD OR STATE

Both Representative Tammy Phelps and Steven Jackson have successfully enacted moratoriums on the issuance of liquor licenses for off-premises consumption which includes daiquiri shops, convenience stores and retail establishments with less than 5,000 square feet of “public habitable floor area.

Deadly Heat Prompts Review of LA Landlord Duties to Tenants

Royal Alexander With the heat in Louisiana at a dangerous and debilitating level, I wanted to review what Landlord-Tenant law in Louisiana requires and provides. At the outset, I note that, in 2023, Louisiana recorded 91 heat-related fatalities, the highest number ever documented in the state.

SADOW: Stats Don’t Back James Stewart Getting Tougher on Crime

Jeff Sadow The “Seabaugh effect” continues to work on Democrat First District Attorney James Stewart, a recent review of data reveals. Stewart will face off against Republican state Sen. Alan Seabaugh this fall in a bid to win reelection.

KEEL NEWS MISQUOTES PIONEER BANK BUILDING MINIMUM BID

The City of Shreveport owns the old Pioneer Bank Building on the corner of Texas and Edwards Streets. The building is no longer needed by the city and an ordinance in the city council's agenda for approval tomorrow will declare property to be surplus.

AUGUST 7 WILL TELL THE TALE ON WHO IS IN AND WHO IS OUT IN SHREVEPORT/CADDO ELECTIONS

It's been a long hot stove year already with various names being bandied about for the many upcoming local elections on the November 3 ballot. The political hot stove talk started last fall.

ARE AI AND DATA CENTERS THE NEW COVID FOR MEDIA REPORTING

It’s hard—virtually impossible—to escape much less ignore media coverage of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. This coverage includes social media, blogs, podcasts, online publications, printed publications, radio and tv, circulars posted on utility poles.

Caddo’s jail overcrowding solution approved, but program details remain unclear

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AI HAS NOW MADE ITS WAY TO SHREVEPORT ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

It wasn’t a matter of “if,” but only “when.” Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere and in practically everything. It is in some Shreveport election postings. Michael Williams is a candidate for Shreveport mayor.

THE SKINNY ON YARDSIGNS FOR SHREVEPORT CITY JUDGES

Four candidates for Shreveport city judge have posted yard signs throughout the city: Amy Brainard, Trinicia Leonard, Kharmen Davis-Taylor, and Sheva Sims. Shreveport City Court has four judgeships with two elected from a majority-white district and two from a majority-black district.

Port’s finances strengthen as lawmakers approve $8M for land acquisition

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] A cargo container ship traveling across open water. Photo: wirestock /  Freepik [/caption] By Darren Svan | The Center SquareThe Caddo-Bossier Port Commission ended its fiscal year with nearly $92 million in cash and an $8.

WILL VICTOR THOMAS BE AN ASSET OR LIABLITY FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Caddo Commissioner Victor Thomas has been named the executive director of the Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce (SBAACC). Thomas's record while serving on the Caddo Commission will follow him as he takes on the SBAACC executive director role.

Michael R. LaFitte Candidate for Caddo Parish School Board, District 10

Dear Friends, Family, Community Leaders, and Supporters, I am honored to officially announce my candidacy for the Caddo Parish School Board, District 10. This campaign is about one thing: putting our children first.