PROS AND CONS OF SOLAR PANEL FARMS

The proposed six-month moratorium on permitting of solar panel farms in the unincorporated areas of Caddo Parish sets the stage for a debate on the advantages and disadvantages of these installations.Here are some of the pros for these farms:1. Provides passive income for the landowner;2.

MAYOR ARCENEAUX’S LETTER OF INTENT TO CURTIS “50 CENT” JACKSON

CADDO COMMISSION AND CADDO SHERIFF GET OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS

The state of Louisiana has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with pharmaceutical supply chain participants for the damage caused by their misfeasance, nonfeasance and malfeasance in their distribution of opioids.

PRATOR, WHITEHORN AND MAYBE HATFIELD IN CADDO SHERIFF RACE

Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator is running for re-election this fall.Henry Whitehorn will also run for Sheriff.Eric Hatfield is considering the race.Prator started off the year with over $125,000 in his campaign account.He has a fundraisers on Thurs. May 25 and Fri. June 2.

WHITEHORN INTRODUCED AS NEXT CADDO SHERIFF AT DA STEWART'S FUNDRAISER

It was not a formal announcement, but almost.DA James Stewart had a fundraiser last evening.Both Stewart and Theron Jackson introduced Henry Whitehorn as the next Caddo Sheriff.Reportedly, the formal announcement by Whitehorn will be in June or July.

PROPOSED AMEMDMENT TO ALLOW CASINO SMOKING FIRST CONTROVERSIAL VOTE IN THIS COUNCIL TERM

The current Shreveport City Council took office on Dec. 31 of last year.Since taking office this council has not had any real controversial items on its agenda.Until now, as in an upcoming vote at its next meeting on Tuesday, May 23.

WILL HENRY WHITEHORN CHALLENGE STEVE PRATOR IN SHERIFF'S ELECTION?

That’s the word on the street. Henry Whitehorn's lengthy resume of public service includes Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) under former mayor Adrian Perkins, retired U.S. Marshal, former Shreveport Police Chief, and former superintendent of Louisiana State Police.

DON’T GIVE IN TO HATE SPEECH

By: Jim TaliaferroShreveport City Council •  District E “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.

RESEARCH SHOWS SMOKE-FREE ORDINANCE NOT TO BLAME FOR CASINO DIP

By: Chris Lyon • Contributing ColumnistOn Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Shreveport entered uncharted waters with a proposal in the city council to roll back smoking restrictions that went into effect in August of 2021.

WHY?

By: Jon Glover • Contributing ColumnistSixteen schools currently operate at a 60% or less capacity, such attributed to a decline in student population, is that true?Now before you go off that diving board, check the water level.

RECENT SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS SEND BAD MESSAGE FOR CITY, CITIZENS, AND BUSINESSES

Public image of government is important, especially on the local level.Its important to the city, to its citizens, its businesses and to potential businesses considering the city.The last three city council meetings are not good visuals, to say the least.In the regular city council meeting on Tues.

CITY OF SHREVEPORT HIRES HIGHLY PAID ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT COUNCILMAN JAMES GREEN

The City of Shreveport has hired Nikki Buckle to represent councilman James Green in the defamation litigation filed by this columnist.Buckle has immediately asked for extension until June 15 to file ANY pleadings for Green.This request was not honored.

DOES SHREVEPORT NEED AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING OUTSIDE MUSIC SPEAKERS AT BARS/NIGHTCLUBS?

Last weekend's dancing in the street incident in downtown Shreveport has been attributed to DJs broadcasting from outside speakers at several downtown venues.Evidently these DJs encouraged the unlawful street party that blocked traffic and injured several citizens.

SHOOTING IN THE 700 BLOCK OF COTTON STREET

The Downtown Development Authority is aware of the social media videos taken in the Downtown ‘Club District’ and the shooting in the 700 block of Cotton Street.We have been in contact with the Shreveport Police Department, City Administration, the City Council and others about both situations.

CADDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER SOON--WILL SHREVEPORT SPEED ZONE CAMERAS TAKE THE SUMMER OFF?

Caddo students, teachers and school staff are in countdown for the last day of the current school year, which is May. 19. That's the day most Caddo students have no more school until August.Some Caddo schools will be open for summer school, starting in June.