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SPD CHIEF REPORTS CALLS FOR SERVICE DOWN

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

On Monday (Sept. 21) Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith gave his monthly crime report on calls for service to the Shreveport City Council comparing year to date with Sept. 21, 2025. Here are the calls for service: 1. Felonies Down 13% 2. Vehicle thefts Down 14% 3.

Police Fatal Shooting: Older Parole Rules Allowed Early Release Of Suspect

John Settle

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] A Shreveport Police vehicle is parked in downtown Shreveport, La.

PIONEER BANK BUILIDNG/401 TEXAS STREET PRICE REDUCTION ON COUNCIL AGENDA TODAY

John Settle

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The City of Shreveport owns the former Pioneer Bank Building at 401 Texas Street. The property is no longer used by Community Development and has been declared surplus. Originally appraised for $850,000, a revised appraisal has reduced the price to $507,000.

Data Center Highlights Caddo Parish Zoning Limits

John Settle

Monday, July 13, 2026

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] Portraits of Caddo Parish Commission members hang on a wall inside Government Plaza in Shreveport, La.

What Water Loss for Data Centers Could Mean for Caddo Lake Gators

John Settle

Monday, July 13, 2026

Apparently, the gators are fine… so nothing to see here? That is basically the takeaway from this article about possible data-center water withdrawals from Caddo Lake. But here is the part nobody seems eager to discuss: Water reportedly flows over the Caddo Lake dam/weir roughly 80% of the time.

China, Russia and Others Seek to Inflame Debate Over A.I. Data Centers

John Settle

Monday, July 13, 2026

State actors in China, Russia and Iran have sought to exploit the U.S. public debate over the effects of the technology.

What Water Loss For Data Centers Could Mean For Caddo Lake Gators

John Settle

Monday, July 13, 2026

Ian RobinsonShreveport Times State wildlife officials said they do not expect the alligator population at Caddo Lake to be affected by water withdrawals tied to proposed data centers.

BOSSIER CITY COUNCILMAN CHRIS SMITH REQUESTS CARRIAGWAY TRAFFIC IMPACT INFO

John Settle

Friday, July 10, 2026

At this week’s Bossier City Council meeting on Tuesday, many citizens and council members commented on the traffic impact of the Walter O. Bigby northbound lane on Benton Road. These preceded a council vote to deny a zoning change which Smith voted to approve. See SettleTalk below.

THREE GOOD THINGS ABOUT CADDO COMMISSION MEETING YESTERDAY

John Settle

Friday, July 10, 2026

Believe it or not there were three good things that can be said about yesterday’s (Thursday) meeting.In case a reader was not one of the less than 20 spectators at the meeting or less than 15 viewers on the live stream, then you missed out.So here you go:1.

Bossier school officials lower property tax millages

John Settle

Friday, July 10, 2026

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] A young student concentrates on writing in his notebook during class. Photo: RDNE Stock project / Pexels [/caption] By Darren Svan | The Center SquareBossier Parish property owners will see about $1.

HEATHER COURTNEY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR CADDO DISTRICT JUDGE

John Settle

Friday, July 10, 2026

Attorney Heather Courtney announced her candidacy for Caddo District Judge, seeking election to the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Mike Pitman after his many years of distinguished service on the bench.

SHREVEPORT MAYOR ARCENEUX CONTINUES TO MILK PR COW DURING REELECTION CAMPAIGN

John Settle

Thursday, July 9, 2026

SHREVEPORT MAYOR ARCENEUX CONTINUES TO MILK PR COW DURING REELECTION CAMPAIGNP.T. Barnum once said that “There’s no such thing as bad publicity.” Politicians know this is a myth, but they do agree that all positive publicity, no matter how small or on what subject, is a good thing.

AI hallucinations are causing headaches in Louisiana courtrooms. 'It shocked me.'

John Settle

Thursday, July 9, 2026

By STEPHANIE RIEGELNOLA.com In a case that made headlines earlier this year, an attorney with Dudley DeBosier was cited by a Baton Rouge state court judge for including a fabricated quote in a legal pleading drafted with the help of an artificial intelligence tool.

WILL SRAC AND CADDO COMMON CONTINUE TO OPPOSE PROVIDENCE HOUSE EXPANSION

John Settle

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Rebecca Bonnevier is the Executive Director of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC), Wendy Benscoter is the Executive Director of the Caddo Common Park. SRAC’s headquarters is the Central Artstation on Crocket Street. Caddo Common Park is located on Crocket Street.

LIST OF LOCAL AMAZON GRANT RECIPIENTS

John Settle

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The Amazon Northwest Louisiana Community Foundation selected 46 local organizations and individuals who receive up to $10,000 to support wide range of community initiatives, including improving food access, expanding youth STEM education, workforce training, veteran services, domestic violence...

NOW THERE WILL BE AT LEAST TWO VACANCIES ON THE CADDO DISTRICT COURT

John Settle

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

At the Caddo Republican luncheon yesterday (Tues.) Caddo district judge Mike Pitman dropped a bombshell announcing he would not seek reelection to the Caddo bench in November ending over two decades on the domestic, criminal and civil bench.