Proposed Cross Bayou Project Has More Questions Than Answers

The recent announcement of new possible development on Cross Bayou has raised more questions than answers. In a presentation to the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Paul Pratt pitched a $1 billion ten year public/private,  mixed-use development on Cross Bayou.

New Cross Bayou Development May Be In The Works

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler’s biggest setback as mayor was the defeat by the Shreveport City Council of her proposed sports complex for Cross Bayou. Now a private group is quietly making the rounds with the "downtown crowd" pushing a new development for this area.

Shreveport Mayor Tyler May Run Into Headwinds Pushing Tax Renewals

In the “good ole days”, tax renewals for basic government services were generally a slam dunk for voter approval. Those days have changed, as witnessed by the defeat of several Caddo Commission renewals last year.

Tyler Will Soon Introduce Controversial Wireless Cell Tower Ordinances

Much to the chagrin of the wireless technology business community, Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler is determined to introduce ordinances that many believe have not been fully vetted.

50 Shreveport Murders in 2017 is Unacceptable

Yes, 50 homicides in Shreveport last year. And some say that four of the six homicides which were ruled to be “justified” should be classified with the others—or 54 regular, unjustified homicides in all.

When is Shreveport Going to Enforce Lease with Aquarium?

It’s a question that Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler needs to answer.With much fanfare and hoopla, Tyler announced in September 2016 that her administration had landed a big fish in the terms of economic development for the Shreveport river front--an aquarium for the Barnwell.

Is It Time To Modernize Louisiana Gaming Laws???

Like it or not, gaming in Louisiana is big business. And especially in Shreveport- Bossier.And like it or not, increased competition from Texas, Mississippi and Arkansas is threatening to further injure, if not eventually kill, the golden goose that gaming represents.

Ollie Tyler will Seek 2nd Term. Who Else is In?

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler’s first term as mayor ends in December of this year.Although no one, including Tyler, has announced a mayoral bid, several names are the subject of the political hot stove talk.Tyler just announced her intentions to seek a second term.

Will Commissioner Matthew Linn Pay for Latest Damage to Government Plaza?

Caddo Commissioner Matthew Linn has had his difficulties when utilizing the parking lot at Government Plaza, which is on the 500 block of Travis Street.The lot is on the corner of Travis and McNeil—across from the downtown YMCA. Access is controlled by remotes that lift the parking lot gate.

Will Shreveport Over Engineer Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Ordinance?

The city of Shreveport is in the early stages of preparing an ordinance to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities, commonly referred to as small cell facilities.

2018 will be a Big Year in Shreveport Politics

Thoughts of Shreveport mayor and council elections may seem to far away to consider, but such is not the case.  Especially to those currently holding office and political “wantabes”.The terms of Shreveport mayor Ollie Tyler and all seven council members end in December.

Challenges for Steven Jackson if He Runs for Mayor

Steven Jackson has just finished up serving as the Caddo Commission president for 2017. He is now considering a run for Shreveport mayor this year.Seemingly Jackson has been reading to much of his own press statements and not dealing with reality.

It’s Time for Aquarium to be Forced into Bankruptcy

Once again, the Shreveport Aquarium is in the news—in a bad way.Another subcontractor of Wieland-Davco, the general contractor for the Planet Aqua Group which operates the aquarium, has filed a lien on the aquarium construction.

How Credible Is Report Listing Shreveport As Worst Place To Get A Job?

A recently released report by WalletHub listed Shreveport as the most difficult out of 182 cities to get a job. Needless to say, this report has caused consternation by many in the Shreveport community. The report listed Baton Rouge as 151 and New Orleans 179. Dallas came in 49 in the job parade.

Appeal Filed On Special Exception For Liquor At Old Circle K Location

In what was not unexpected, the first appeal of a zoning case under the Shreveport Unified Development Code (UDC) has recently been filed. A special exception use for the sale of liquor was approved by the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) for 327 Kings Highway.