Did Steven Jackson And Proud Mary's Skirt Lease Provisions?

Sooo … when is a political “discussion” not a political “event”?Well, it depends on whom you talk to.Steven Jackson had a gathering at Proud Mary’s 360 Grill on June 21.

Checklist To Evaluate City Council And Other Candidates

Between now and the primary election on November 6 voters in every district with a contested race will need to decide their vote. Only Councilman Bowman (District G) has no opposition.Voters cast their ballots for various candidates for various reasons.

Good News And Bad News On Local Economy

Numbers can be interpreted in different ways.Recent headlines have touted “good news” for the local and state economy.The Southern Business and Development magazine ranked Louisiana number 2 for the strongest economic development results in 2107.

Shreveport City Council: Setting The Field For Election 2018

By 4:30 pm Friday (July 20), all the Shreveport city council wannabes will be known.In the meantime, some are definitely in, others are definitely out, and some on the fence.Currently, four council members can seek re-election.

Shreveport City Council Guarantees A Profit For Private Venture

It’s every entrepreneur’s dream.Plan a business event with a guaranteed profit.And that is exactly what the vote of the Shreveport City Council did on Tuesday.A film festival has been planned for months.

Shreveport City Council Votes To Fund A Racially Discriminatory Event

Well, it could have been worse.Maybe.Thankfully the vote was not to sponsor a hog calling contest limited to white bubba males.But the sponsorship of a film festival is just as bad on the basis of public policy. And it probably is illegal.

MPC Board Should Send Sweeney To The House—Like Yesterday

On July 6 Caddo Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) Executive Director Mark Sweeney emailed the MPC Board announcing his resignation, effective August 15.He advised that he had accepted a “once in a lifetime” career and financial prospect.

Shreveport Caddo MPC Overfunded, Overstaffed, Underperforming.

It’s time the Shreveport City Council and the Caddo Commission look at the facts when determining the performance of the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC).

Latest Deveoplement Proposal By Curtis Joseph Another Pie In The Sky Project?

The last time it was a billion dollar Cross Bayou dream.This time it’s a $240 million mirage for the abandoned Shreveport Country Club.Local attorney Curtis Joseph has seemingly embarked on a new career as a real estate developer.

MPC Board Gets It Right On Sweeney's Contract, Sorta

A special meeting of the board of the directors of The Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) was held on Monday, June 25 in the MPC conference room.The only agenda item was to review the employment contract with MPC Executive Director Mark Sweeney.

Second Shreveport Crime Summit Was A Big Waste Of Time

Yes, Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump did show up for the commission committee meeting on crime this time.So did a lot of law enforcement heavyweights.Mayor Ollie Tyler, Chief Administrative Officer Brian Crawford and City Attorney Will Bradford also attended.And what was accomplished?

MPC and UDC Cost Fire District Big Bucks And Construction Time

If anyone does not believe that the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) delays construction and runs up costs for developers, than you need look no further than District One Fire Chief Dan Cotten.

Should Theron Jackson And Curtis Joseph Recuse Themselves From Vote Today On MPC Executive Director Contract?

Today at 4pm a special MPC Board meeting will be held in the MPC conference room at Government Plaza. The Board will open the meeting and then go into executive session to discuss the contract.

How Many Dollars Did Shreveport Lose Hosting Miss USA Pageants?

It’s a good question.Let’s start with money paid by Shreveport. Like Bossier City, Bossier Parish and Caddo Parish, the city paid a $50,000 sponsorship.The city also paid a total $94,329 in overtime wages.

Why Does The Media Keep Getting All The Airport Stories Wrong?

Over the past couple of months, the local media, notably local television reporters, have continued to miss key and important parts of a major local story playing out at the two Shreveport airports. There are a number of reasons for this. The story is complex.