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.

MAYOR TOM IS OFF AND RUNNING FOR SECOND TERM AS MAYOR

Some politicos will say that he has never stopped running for a second term after he was sworn into office as Shreveport mayor on Dec. 21,2022.Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux will have a re-election announcement tomorrow (Wednesday) at a downtown venue.

THE REVEL, THE FILM FEST AND THE STATE FAIR--WHATS OVERALL IMPACT ON SALES TAXES

To many readers one or more of these annual events are sacrosanct. Not only do they mark their calendars to ensure attendance, but they attend one or more days. And of course they spend money.The Red River Revel is a mainstay along with the State Fair.

HIGHLIGHTS OF DR. LOREN SCOTT'S ECONOMIC FORECAST FOR CADDO, BOSSIER AND DESOTO PARISHES

Renowned economist Dr. Loren Scott presented his economic forecast for the local Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)--Caddo, Bossier and Desoto parishes--on Friday at the Port. This is the state's fourth largest MSA.Here is a summary:Dr. Scott said this area is poised for a new data center.

PLANNERS VETO GAS STATION AND STORE AT KINGS HIGHWAY AND INTERSTATE 49

Bill Robertson3 October 2025What happens when your quiet residential neighborhood is disrupted by the construction of an elevated interstate highway just steps from your front door?The answer for the homeowners in the 21-lot Janther Place community near Interstate 49 and Mall St.

TAKE MAYOR TOM OFF THE ROTISSERIE--2% WATER BILL HIKE IS ONLY A PROPOSAL

OK, all you computer warriors and politicians looking for a sound bite, pay attention.YES, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux will soon PROPOSE to the Shreveport City Council a 18 month two (2%) water bill hike to pay for demolition of abandoned apartment complexes.

COMING IN NEXT TWO YEARS FOR SHREVEPORT BOSSIER--5700 NEW JOBS AND A DATA CENTER

Dr. Loren Scott addressed an overflow crowd this morning at the Caddo-Bossier Port. This presentation was sponsored locally by the Port and The Committee of 100. Most of the Shreveport top business leaders were in attendance.Dr.

TEXTBOOK OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED MURPHY'S GAS STATION BY OPPONENTS AT MPC MEETING

Yesterday's Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission meeting had the Murphy Gas Station rezoning case on the agenda. And although the MPC staff had recommended DENIAL, the opponents pulled out all the stops in what was a classic "how to beat a rezoning request" clinic.

LOUISIANA NEEDS LEGISLATION TO MAKE MUNICIPAL LIENS SURVIVE FORECLOSURES

The issue is a problem for local governments statewide.Abandoned buildings contribute to blight, health issues, crime, and property devaluations. It's very costly for these government entities to demolish these buildings.

NATIONALGUARD CAN BE USED TO DEMOLISH ABANDONED SHREVEPORT APARTMENT COMPLEXES

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arcneneaux is proposing a 2% water bill charge to pay for demolition of abandoned Shreveport apartment complexes. These have become very troublesome for law enforcement and the Shreveport Fire Department (SFD).

OLD PIONEER BANK BUILDING  ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF WHY CITY OF SHREVEPORT SHOULD NOT BUY BUILDINGS

In its day, the Pioneer Bank Building on the southeast corner of Texas and Edwards Streets was a great monument to banking in the heyday of downtown Shreveport and locally owned banks.

CAN "50 CENT" LEAD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN WITHOUT MILLENNIUM FILMS

Shreveport's new downtown economic development district only includes properties that Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson either owns or leases from the City of Shreveport.The three buildings that Jackson owns need substantial renovation before they can be opened for ANY business.

QUESTIONS ABOUT KRAC PAC AND KRACMAN'S DEFAMATION DEFENSE

QUESTIONS ABOUT KRAC PAC AND KRACMAN'S DEFAMATION DEFENSE It's refreshing to get feedback from readers of Settle Talk--be that praise, criticism, correction, and/or questions. Any feedback is better than none and it at least evidences that the column was read.

WHAT DO YOU CALL 7 CADDO COMMISSIONERS AND 3 ATTORNEYS IN A ROOM

Many thoughts come to mind.How about a big waste of time?An attorney's delight--cha ching, cha ching, cha ching?Abuse of the legal system?

IS NEW SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DOOMED FROM GET-GO

IS NEW SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DOOMED FROM GET-GO It's only been a week since the Shreveport City Council unanimously voted to create a new economic development district to benefit the Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.