BOSSIER CITY, MEET YOUR NEW COUNCIL AND THEIR VISION

By: Wes Merriott • SOBO LiveFollowing the March 29, 2025, municipal elections, Bossier City welcomes a new city council, combin­ing experienced voices with fresh leadership.

WHY YOUR ROLE AS A VOLUNTEER IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER

Crime. Poverty. Lost opportunities.At SCU, we refuse to stand by and watch our community struggle.That’s why we’re mobilizing volunteers just like you to create change.

SHREVEPORT COUNCIL CONSIDERS REALLOCATING $1.6M TO COMPLETE FIRE STATION

By: Emilee Calametti • The Center SquareThe Shreveport City Council received an update on Fire Station No. 20 back in March, and is now prepared to discuss allocating $1.6 million from other appropriations to complete the station.

BENTON MAYOR AND COUNCIL SHOULD HAVE EGG ON FACES AFTER FAILURE OF TAX RENEWAL

Goodness, when is the last time a small tax renewal dedicated to streets failed in Northwest Louisiana? Well...it's been a while to say the least.But that is what happened in the March 29 vote in the Town of Benton.A 10 year millage of 4.90 for streets lost by 3 votes.

HOPEFULLY, 7 CADDO COMMISSIONERS CAN SLEEP BETTER TONIGHT

At Caddo Commission meeting yesterday, the seven Democrat commissioners voted to pass the three anti-Trump resolutions that had been the subject of contentious debate at its last regular meeting.Everyone should know that the resolutions will have no impact.

CAN ANTI-TRUMP/MUSK  RALLY USE COURTHOUSE SIDEWALKS FOR RALLY WITHOUT A PERMIT

As part of a planned nationwide protest the Hands Off! movement has planned a rally for this Saturday, April 5. The rally will be from 1-3 p.m. at the Caddo Courthouse. There is some social media chatter that there may be a PRO Trump/Musk rally at the same time.

OOPS: SATURDAY 1-3 P.M. HANDS OFF! RALLY

Social media is promoting a "Hands Off" Rally at the Caddo Courthouse for this Saturday at 1-3 p.m.

RUMORED "HANDS OFF" RALLY AT CADDO COURTHOUSE COULD BE ILLEGAL

Social media is promoting a "Hands Off" Rally at the Caddo Courthouse for this Sunday at 5 p.m.

HOW MUCH DAMAGE CAN OLD GUARD BOSSIER COUNCILMEN DO BETWEEN NOW AND JUNE 30

From the day he was first sworn in as mayor of Bossier City on July 1, 2021, Bossier Mayor Tommy Chandler has had to cowtie to the Power Five on the Bossier City Council lead by Bossier's Mr. Insurance, David Montgomery.

50 CENT COMBINES SHOWMANSHIP, BUNDLES OF CASH AND POLITICS LAST WEEK

Last Tuesday, March 25, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson jetted to Shreveport to meet with Gov. Jeff Landry to discuss the future of film tax creditsThen, 50 Cent visited the Shreveport City Council at its meeting where his lease of Expo Hall was approved.

WANT TO HIRE ENGINEER TO EXAMINE POSSIBLE CRACKED SLAB!

Office building on Citizens Bank Drive, Bossier City.Building and parking lot literally back up to the Arthur Ray Teague Carriageway bridge.Parking lots has encountered numerous cracks after bridge pile driving.Office carpet has encountered several wet spots in last 6 months.

SHHH...ITS VIRTUAL SECRET..THE CADDO PARISH SUMMER YOUTH WORK PROGRAM

The City of Shreveport has a summer intern program. The City issued a widely circulated press release on the program. At least one local TV station ran a story on the program. FOCUS SB printed the press release.But what about Caddo Parish?Yes, the parish also has a summer youth work program.

ANOTHER DAY AND ANOTHER  HIGHLAND FIRE AT RESIDENCE WITH NO UTILITIES

Yawn...just another day in Shrevesville and reading the morning news.And surprise of all surprises (?), another fire in the Highland neighborhood. Yawn...Can you believe it--the house had NO utility service .

SHREVEPORT CITIZENS UNITED: OUR NEXT EVENT IS APRIL 19 IN EAST CEDAR GROVE AT THE A.B. PALMER REC. CENTER

2025 Rally Dates & Locations:April 19 – East Cedar Grove @ AB Palmer Rec. CenterMay 10 – Queens Borough @ Bilberry ParkMay 31 – Caddo Heights @ Caddo Heights Math & ScienceSept. 13 – West Cedar Grove @ Woodlawn / Leadership AcademyOct. 4 – Martin Luther King @ David Rains Rec. CenterOct.

WILL SPD MOBILE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA TRAILER BE IN DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT THIS WEEKEND?

The Shreveport Police Department has three mobile surveillance camera trailers that are tied into the Real Time Crime Center. Currently, two of these are on North Market Street and one is at Ford Park.Downtown crime was discussed at the Shreveport City Council's Public Safety Committee yesterday.