NO EASY ANSWER FOR BOSSIER'S NEGLECTED BOARDWALK

 Bossier is learning the challenge that Shreveport has faced--and still is grappling with--of neglected infrastructure in a highly visible area.In Shreveport it is most prevalent in the downtown area.

SHREVEPORT MODERNIZES ABO CARD SYSTEM WITH ONLINE UPGRADES, EXTENDED VALIDITY

By: Bill Sabo • Director of Economic Development • City of ShreveportThe City of Shreveport is streamlining its business licensing operations with major changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance (ABO) card application process.

SHREVEPORT ECONOMIC DIRECTOR SABO’S COMMENTS TO SHREVEPORT CHAMBER BREAKFAST

Good morning, everyone.Thank you to the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce for inviting us to speak today—and thank you all for being such steadfast partners in moving Shreveport forward.

WHAT WILL BE IMPACT OF BAN ON ALCOHOL PERMITS IN LOUISIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 3?

State Representative Tammy Phelps have successfully passed legislation to ban NEW stores selling beer, wine and liquor in her House District 3. The ban is from August 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.

 SHREVEPORT AND CADDO PARISH--  A POSITIVE LOOK AHEAD FOR THE REST OF 2025

Depending on who is talking and who is listening, 2025 can be considered a good year for the City of Shreveport and Caddo Parish, at least so far. Critics can say the opposite.

WHAT WILL BE THE FUTURE OF BOSSIER CITY WITH NEW COUNCIL AFTER JULY 1?

July 1 will be historic for Bossier City. That's the date that the new terms begin for the mayor and the seven city council members.Tommy Chandler will begin his second term. He was reelected without opposition. Council members Chris Smith, Brian Hammons and Vince Maggio also start a second term.

UPCOMING AUCTION OF OLD ARKLA GAS BUILDING--WILL IT SEND A MESSAGE ON DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT?

The old CenterPoint Energy building, known to many as the Arkla Gas building, on the corner of Milam and McNeil Street in downtown Shreveport is up for auction. The 14-story office building at 525 Milam Street is currently listed online for an auction starting on July 7, 2025.

MANY QUESTIONS BEING RAISED ON PROPOSED STATE FUNDING OF HUMOR AND HARMONY FESTIVAL

The Louisiana House of Representatives just passed Senate Bill 201 which provides for state funding of up to $250,000 for  certain events that would benefit tourism.The list of events  includes the Super Bowl, the Bayou Classic, an Olympic event, the Final Four and regional events.

WHEN WILL AMENDMENTS BE OFFERED TO DOWNTOWN VACANT BUILDING ORDINANCE BE OFFERED?

In an inexplicable rush, the Shreveport City Council adopted a downtown vacant building/blight ordinance last month. The ordinance had been tabled for months. The Council gave no indication the ordinance would not only be removed from the table, but actually passed in one fell swoop.

SHREVEPORT'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ONE-STOP WEBSITE IS A WINNER

Goodness--maybe good things do come from Ft. Smith Arkansas.I am referring to Shreveport's Economic Development Director Bill Sabo. He  moved to Shreveport from Fort Smith last fall to assume this  position in the Arceneaux administration.

LUNN'S DAMAGE LAWSUIT AGAINST DAN AND JACQUE JOVIC, KTAL AND STATION OWNER  SIGNED OFF ON BY FIVE TOP RANKING ATTORNEYS!

WOW!WOW!WOW!How is this lineup for top ranking attorneys:• Former State Senator  Ryan Gatti• Former Supreme Court Justice Scott J.

PRIDE MONTH AND PICKLEBALL--WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON?

If you missed the Caddo Commission work session yesterday, then you probably don't have the answer on Pride Month and Pickleball.Here it is--both of these topics were on the Commission agenda, and will be again at the Commission's meeting this Thursday.

IF YOU WERE NOT INVITED TO DDA MEETING OF MOVERS AND SHAKERS..KNOW YOU KNOW YOUR STATUS!

On Wednesday, May 29, the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority had its second meeting of "civic leaders, business owners, developers, and stakeholders...to keep the conversation going about the future of downtown."This was not a public meeting, and it was not noticed.

CADDO COMMISSION TO SET RECORD FOR MOST AGENDA SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS!

It's unofficial, but confirmation should be coming soon from the Guinness World Records to the Caddo Commission for the MOST SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS in one meeting of an elected body.

GREAT NEWS ON SHREVEPORT POLICE SUBSTATIONS

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith was on the Mike and McCarty KEEL radio show this morning.Chief Wayne stated that the Monkhouse police substation is 99% complete. It is anticipated that a ribbon cutting will be scheduled by mid-June.