Local economy OK in first quarter, bracing for inflation

The local economy stood on relatively solid ground in the first quarter of this year, which includes the first month of the Iran war. That’s according to the first quarter Northwest Louisiana Economic Dashboard from the LSUS Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER).

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NEW BOARD AND NEW DIGS FOR BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL

The Bossier Arts Council (BAC) is back open for business.The ribbon has just been cut at the new location at the BoardwalkA new executive director was announced-- Amber Dawn Landrum.

MAYORAL CANDIDATE TAMMY PHELPS ATTENDED ARCENEAUX'S PRESS CONFERENCE ON WATER GRADE

It's rare, almost precedent-setting, for a mayoral candidate to attend a press conference by a mayor in office.But that was the backstory of Shreveport Mayor Arceneaux’s press conference yesterday to review the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) grade of “F” for the Shreveport water system.

TYLER NEW SPD DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF

Lieutenant Mike Tyler has been selected as Shreveport’s permanent deputy police chief. This position has been vacant since July 15, 2025. Tyler, a Marine veteran, has been on the police force for 29 years. He previously headed SPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau. 

THEN MAYOR GLOVER RESPONSIBLE FOR ONOEROUS EPA CONSENT DECREE NOW DDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

He is a former city councilman. He is a former mayor. He is a former state legislator. He was soundly defeated in his effort to become a state senator.

Louisiana Judge Suspended For 9 Months By Supreme Court

by: Joey JohnsonSHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Judge Sheva Sims has been suspended without pay for nine months by the Supreme Court of Louisiana.

SUSPENDED CITY JUDGE SHEVA SIMS HAS FUNDRAISER TOMORROW

Shreveport city judge Sheva Sims has been suspended through late December of this year. She can qualify to run for re-election. She has kicked off a reelection campaign with a website and a scheduled fundraiser to tomorrow May 5.

GUSTAVSON AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LAY BIG EGG ON CEDAR GROVE FUNDRAISING

Kristi Gustavson is the chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of North Louisiana. She started this position in January 2018, She is highly paid She has a large well-compensated staff. She is an attorney by trade. Her position ensures a constant media presence.

A TRIBUTE TO A BILL WIENER, A SHREVEPORT ICON

William B. ‘Bill’ Wiener, Jr., AIA1936-2026 On April 30 we lost a special Native Son of Shreveport: William B. “Bill” Wiener, Jr.

BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL TO HAVE RIBBON CUTTING AT NEW LOCATION

The Bossier Arts Council (BAC) has relocated from  the East Bank District to the Boardwalk in the space previously occupied by the Express Store. A ribbon cutting is set for 11:30 a.m. on May 5 at 355 Boardwalk.

WILL CAPTIAN AMY BOWMAN BE THE NEW SPD DEPUTY CHIEF

Shreveport has never had a female deputy police chief, much less a female police chief. An announcement is expected soon---like maybe today—who will be named the deputy police of chief.

WHO WILL BE NAMED SHREVEPORTS PERMANENT DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE

Antoine White retired as Shreveport’s Deputy Chief of Police on July 15 of last year after 25 years of service. Brian Monette is serving as the Acting Deputy Chief.

WHEN CADDO COMMISSION NEXT MEETS WILL PARISH PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS BE ADDRESSED

The Caddo Commission will NOT meet the first week of May so that five Commissioners can enjoy their taxpayer junket to Maui while all twelve draw their monthly salary which is the highest in the state for part time elected officials.

WILL CADDO PROPOSED SPORTS COMPLEX BE DERAILED BY VOTER PUSHBACK

The Caddo Administration is proposing to put a $40 million general obligation bond for a sports complex on the November ballot for approval by parish voters. The article below that appeared in the Acadiana Advocate highlights the growth and impact of these facilities.

G-Unit Millennium Studios Delay Excuse Does Not Hold Water

The only thing happening at Millennium Studios, now G-Unit Film & Television Studios, is that the grass is growing to a level that needs cutting.