SHREVEPORT ABANDONED APARTMENT COMPLEXES MAY HAVE ASBESTOSIS CHALLENGES

The problem is well known.Abandoned apartment complexes in Shreveport that include The Pines, The Jolie, Villa Norte and Centenary Commons.Property standards violations have been ignored.

HAVE NO FEAR--SHERIFF SALE OF REGIONS BANK BUILDING WILL NOT UPSET APPLE CART

Yes, the Regions Bank Building will be going to a Caddo sheriff sale on Wed., Oct. 29.Yes, the Sheriff Sale will result in the ownership of the building changing hands.

CADDO COMMISSIONER JOHN PAUL YOUNG THROWS HAT INTO 2026 MAYORAL RACE

Well... not actually. But possibly in the near future.John Paul Young (JPY) as advised Erin McCarty by text this am that he was considering such a step. Erin announced it during her KEEL Mike and McCarty show.Young, as in JPY, is not to be confused with Commissioner Greg Young.

SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT APPEARANCE & GROOMING ORDER

I.    PURPOSETo provide regulations for the wear and care of the official police uniform and civilian attire.II.   POLICYIt shall be the policy of the Shreveport Police Department that all members present a clean, neat, well-groomed, distinctive appearance as representatives of this department. III.

SHOULD MALE SPD OFFICERS BE ALLOWED TO HAVE LONG PONYTAILS

The Tuesday (Oct. 14) Shreveport City Council Public Safety Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. has an interesting agenda item. Should male Shreveport Police Department (SPD) officers be allowed to sport long ponytails? Actually, the agenda topic reads "SPD Policy on Grooming".

Caddo DA, Shreve Library announce 5th Annual Purple Box Project

The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s office, in partnership with Shreve Memorial Library, will hold the 5th Annual Purple Box Project to provide essential resources and comfort to survivors of domestic violence.

MAYOR TOM BOUNCES THE APARTMENT DEMOLITION BALL TO CITY COUNCIL

It appears that a majority of the Shreveport City Council will oppose the 2% water bill surcharge proposed by Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux for demolition of abandoned apartment complexes.Councilman Grayson Bouncher announced his opposition in a recent radio interview.

All NW LA Sales Taxes Are Up

BY: KEN KREFFTEach of the 6 major NW LA sales taxing jurisdictions reported a higher September collection vs 2024, Bossier quite a bit more so than Caddo.The City of Shreveport levies a 2.75% sales and use tax and employs a calendar fiscal year. Its September figure of $13,535,760 is 1.

WILL  AI USE BY THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT BE A GOOD OR BAD THING

In this monthly session on the Mike and McCarty KEEL radio show Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux discussed the uses of AI in local governments.He had attended a Denver seminar and was impressed by two systems. One was for permitting and the other was for law enforcement.

FEELING LEFT OUT ON NOT SIGNING AN NDA--CONTACT THIS WRITER

It’s the hottest acronym banted about when talking about economic development.Practically any discussion about new companies, new construction, new jobs, a pending business expansion or sale,  and maybe even a new recipe and no doubt an NDA will be interjected into the conversation.

IS SB ADVOCATE TRASHING BOSSIER OR SHREVEPORT WITH SEWER REPAIR PICTURE

Yes, Shreveport has its challenges with its sewer system and needed repairs.Yes, Shreveport also has challenges with water main blowouts that need emergency repairs.Yes, Bossier City has had a large number of emergency repairs to its water system this year.

IS SENATOR ALAN SEABAUGH REALLY GO TO ANNOUNCE FOR CADDO DA RACE

That's the word on the street.Senator Alan Seabaugh has sent out an invitation to "An Important Announcement" to be made by him on Tuesday Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at Superior Mexican Grill.Its predicted Seabaugh will announce his 2026 candidacy for the Caddo District Attorney seat.

MAYOR ARCENEAUX ISSUES ANSWERS TO FAQ REGARDING POSSIBLE TEMPORARY 2% SURCHARGE TO FIGHT BLIGHT

Mayor Tom Arceneaux has suggested a possible temporary 2% surcharge on water and sewer bills for 18 months to fund the demolition of large, abandoned apartment complexes and commercial structures that have become dangerous and unsalvageable.

PLANNERS URGE CITY COUNCIL TO DROP MINIMUM PARKING RULES

By Bill RobertsonAddressing inner-city development and suburban parking lots that resemble “seas of asphalt,” members of the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission voted last week to recommend the City no longer require parking minimums for new real-estate development.

CADDO COMMISSION SHOULD NOT GET PICKLEBALL CART BEFORE THE YMCA HORSE

Caddo Parish is planning to sell $10 million bonds in December to fund the Pickleball Park to be located on the grounds of the Forbing YMCA.  If all goes according to Hoyle, the park could be open by the summer of 2027 just in time for high 90 heat index temperatures.