Is MPC Going To Have Special Meeting On Sweeney's Contract?

Well, who knows?Board chairman Theron Jackson sent the following email to other Board members on June 12:Please let me know if you will be available for a call meeting to discuss the continuation of the contract of the Executive Director.

Lease Violation For Proud Mary's To Host Steven Jackson Mayoral Announcement

Steven Jackson has planned a mayoral announcement at Proud Mary’s in the Red River District for this Thursday. Problem is that Proud Mary’s has leased the premises from the city of Shreveport.And guess what?? The lease clearly prohibits political activities at this establishment.

Will Shreveport Have Land Based Casinos?

Let’s hope so!Buts it’s not that easy to accomplish.Last month Governor John Bel Edwards signed Senate Bill 316 that allows the state’s 15 riverboat casinos to move onto land. The hitch is that the land-based casino must be within 1200 feet from the designated berth space of each casino.

(Supplemented in bold) SPD Chief Crump Stands Up Caddo Commission At Funding Meeting

Ever had a dinner party and the guest of honor was a no show?If so, you can share the sentiments of dozen or so public officials who wanted to discuss Commission funding of sheriff patrols in the city limits.

Jackson's Mayoral Announcement A No Go At Proud Mary's?

Caddo Commissioner had planned to have his mayoral announcement next Thursday at Proud Mary’s restaurant and bar.The only problem is that leases in the Red River District, which is owned by the City of Shreveport, prohibit political events.

MPC Board Has Opportunity To Gain Some Credibility

Mark it down.The MPC circus is coming back to town this month.Board chairman Theron Johnson wants to have a “Call Meeting to discuss the continuation of the contract of the Executive Director”. Jackson hopes to round up Board members on June 26.

Shreveport Mayor Needs Better Answer Than 'Crime Goes Up And Down In Every City'

Mayor Tyler says “crime goes up and down in every city”. That’s not enough.Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler’s remark at her recent mayoral re-election kickoff about crime going up and down is true. The question is if this is her justification for the seemingly daily shootings.

Eighty New Police Officers For Shreveport This Year?

Yes, Virginia it is an election year in Shreveport.And yes, current mayor Ollie Tyler is running for re-election.Maybe that explains her recent pie in the sky statement. Tyler wants to hire 80 new police officers this year.That’s is a tall order, considering many factors.Lets start with money.

First Look At 2018 Shreveport Mayor's Race

Two things can be said about the upcoming mayor’s race this fall. In one sense, its still early for potential candidates. In another sense, its getting late for a candidate to throw a hat in the ring.Qualifying is July 18-20. The primary election is November 6.

Beware Former Shreveport Mayors Offering Advice

Politics 101 says disregard comments by a former mayor about his successor. This should be the case with Cedric Glover’s recent column on Shreveport crime.Glover has never been shy in trumping his accomplishments as Shreveport’s first black mayor.

Five Caddo School Board Members May Still Serve More Than 12 Consecutive Years!

Until 2014, members of the Caddo Parish School Board (CPSB) were not term-limited. That means that could serve any number of consecutive four-year terms.But since 2012, they are limited to 3 consecutive four-year terms. Some of the Board members were “grandfathered”.

Ollie Tyler Has Big Advantage In Shreveport's Mayor Race: Incumbency

Shreveport mayor wannabes need to accept a cold hard political fact. Incumbents have a major advantage over challengers.And it’s no different with Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler.Currently Adrian Perkins, Lee O.

Will Patrols By Sheriff Deputies Lower Shreveport Crime?

In the near future, Shreveport residents can expect to see more white and brown cars of the Caddo Sheriff’s office on Shreveport streets.Well, not all the streets. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said sheriff deputy patrols will be in the areas of thecity that are contiguous to the city limits.

Red River to Flood Again, and Again, And Again

If anybody doubted director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (and Caddo Sheriff) Steve Prator when he said that it was a matter of “when” not “if” the Red River will flood again, a recent study confirms in spades this prediction.

Pratt Rebuttal: It's Time For Developers To Act

Paul Pratt argues that it is time for the City of Shreveport to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gateway Development Council.