IS PARISH ATTORNEY FRAZIER BEING INVESTIGATED BY THE LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL

That's the rumor.Recently Caddo Parish Attorney Donna Frazier authorized the hiring of a hotshot, high dollar attorney to represent the seven Democrat commissioners in an investigation by the Louisiana Attorney General's office.

CADDO PARISH $10 MILLION PICKLEBALL COMPLEX ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA FOR MONDAY AUGUST 4

At its only July meeting the Caddo Commission agenda included approval of construction of a  $10 million pickleball complex. After comments from speakers and discussion by commissioners, this agenda item was remanded back to the Economic Development Committee.

WHAT ABOUT THE $5 MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT TO REPAINT SHREVEPORT WATER TOWERS

Goodness--it IS a big contract.The actual amount is $5,090,360. The contract, dated September 9,2024, is between the City of Shreveport and Dixie Painting & Sandblasting Inc.

WHAT'S HAPPENED TO SHREVEPORT PUBLIC RECORDS PORTAL AND TIMELY RESPONSES

The Louisiana Public Records Law grants broad powers to citizens seeking access to governmental  "public records", which are broadly defined in the statute. The statute provides that the requested records are to be provided within three (3) days.

EXCITEMENT OVER OPENING OF FIRST SPD SUBSTATION DAMPENED BY RASH OF SHREVEPORT SHOOTINGS

I get it--police can NOT  be on every corner, in every parking lot, in every home/apartment, and everywhere were people do bad things, like shoot others with guns.I understand that "bad" people do "bad" things no matter what proactive and reactive steps are taken by law enforcement.

IS DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST COMMISSIONER KRACMAN A SLAPP ACTION

Well, it certainly IS a slap in the face of Caddo Commissioner Chris Kracman. I am referring to the defamation lawsuit filed against him last week.That slap is different from a SLAPP lawsuit. This is an acronym for "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation.

BOSSIER'S CLASS "A" WATER RATING NOT MATCHED BY GRADE "F" ON WATER METERS

Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler loves to brag about Bossier's water rating of "A". He especially enjoys jabs at Shreveport when on the Mike and McCarty KEEL radio show.However, Chandler and his administration had been hiding a major issue concerning Bossier's water.

Bossier City Council Votes In Favor Of Adjusting Sanitation Rates

By Emilee Calametti | The Center SquareDuring a final reading of an ordinance that would adjust sanitation rates for apartment complex owners, the Bossier City Council, Mayor Tommy Chandler and citizens expressed varied opinions on whether it should pass.

Shreveport June Financials Show $141M in Expenditures and Encumbrances

Emilee Calametti The city of Shreveport released its June financials, showing $141.1 million in year-to-date general fund expenditures and encumbrances, with $39.2 million of that being from the police department and $31.8 million from the fire department. The city budgeted $306.

SHOULD CADDO PARISH HIRE OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO REPRESENT COMMISSIONER KRACMAN

Caddo Commissioner Chris Kracman has been sued for defamation. See column below "Attorney Hired by Caddo Parish Sues Caddo Commissioner for Defamation."The question now is what assistance, if any, will the Parish of Caddo provide to Commissioner Kracman.

CADDO SHERIFF WHITEHORN REQUIRES CPSO PERSONNEL TO SIGN CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

The old adage of "a new broom sweeps clean" certainly applies to the actions of Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn since taking office pm July 1 of last year. Depending on the topic of discussion, some say Whitehorn has implemented "good things" and others will say "bad things." And some will say both.

COUNCILWOMAN  TAYLOR MUSTERS OUT TROOPS  TO ASSIST IN MLK SWEEP

Last week Shreveport's Property Standards and Public Works personnel conducted neighborhood sweeps in the MLK area as part of Mayor Tom Arceneaux's campaign to eliminate blight.On Saturday MLK residents were invited to also assist in that area.

ATTORNEY HIRED BY CADDO PARISH SUES CADDO COMMISSIONER FOR DEFAMATION

Jerry Harper was hired by the Parish of Caddo to represent the seven (7) Democrat Caddo Commissioners who are being investigated by the Lousiana Attorney General.The case involves a resolution that was presented to Bernie  Sanders at his Shreveport appearance.

WAS THE PAINT APPLICATION COMPANY AND THE DESIGN CRITERIA THE CULPRITS IN THE SHREVEPORT WATER TOWER REPAINTING DEBACLE

The visual challenges to the "dirty" newly repainted Shreveport water tower on I-49 have been documented in Settle Talk and other members of local media.

OLD SHERATON ON 70TH STREET PRESENTS SPECIAL CHALLENGES FOR CITY OF SHREVEPORT

It's been about six years since the Sheraton Hotel on East 70th Street closed and was sold to a new out of town owner. Reportedly ownership has changed at least once.Construction to renovate this property has been in progress for about two years. More delay in completion is now expected.