GOODNESS…ANOTHER MINOR CANDIDATE DECLARES FOR SHREVEPORT CITY MAYOR

It’s hard to keep count of those who SAY they will run for Shreveport mayor this fall. One will not really know until qualifying ends on August 7. The latest to declare for Shreveport’s top spot is Chaunta Mero who decided to jump from her announced District D council race to run for the top spot.

Registered Republican Voters Surpasses Democratic Voters For The First Time In The State’s Modern History

Baton Rouge / louisianaradionetwork.comJoe GallinaroFor the first time in the state’s modern history, there are more registered Republican voters than Democratic voters. That’s based on a report the Secretary of State’s office puts out at the beginning of every month.

Linwood Bridge Reopening Slowed By Unfinished Design, Railroad Approval

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] The Linwood Avenue Bridge in Shreveport, Louisiana.

SHAME ON SADISTIC ILLEGAL AFTER HOUR FIREWORK SHOOTING SPREES

You know who I am talking about. Those “other people” who have nothing better to do than waste money by setting off barrages of fireworks over the holiday periods, especially AFTER 10 p.m. witching hour when discharge of fireworks is prohibited until 8 a.m.

Audit Finds Issues In Shreveport Housing Voucher Program

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] A view of downtown Shreveport, La.

NO GUARANTEE OF INCUMBENT SHREVEPORT MAYOR RE-ELECTION

Under the current Shreveport mayor-council form of government there have been nine mayors, including current mayor Tom Arceneaux. The Shreveport city charter limits mayors to two terms. Bill Hanna and Hazel Beard chose not to seek re-election after one term.

WHAT  WILL HAPPEN TO D’ANNA PRODUCE BUILDING ONCE DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY

The D’Anna Produce Building at 90 Market Street has been adjudicated to the City of Shreveport for non-payment of ad valorem taxes. The building has not been occupied since the early 2000s and in its current condition it is not salvageable.

WHAT CAN SHREVEPORT EXPECT FROM CONSULTING FIRM ON DOWNTOWN REVITLAIZATION

Shreveport’s economic development director Bill Sabo now wants to untie the downtown gordian knot that the taxpayer-funded Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has largely ignored for over 15 years—developing a strategic retail plan to revitalize Shreveport’s downtown area.

WHAT PURPOSE DOES SHREVEPORT’S DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REALLY HAVE

It’s a question that is being quietly asked by many downtown stakeholders, and especially those that own buildings in the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) tax district who pay an additional ad valorem tax to support the DDA.

WHO GIVES GRANT MONEY BACK TO CITY OF SHREVEPORT?

No, it’s not a trick question. Shreveport’s Sci-Port Discovery Center is refunding over $1,000 to the City of Shreveport as the balance of a $15,000 grant for an interactive display. Sci-Port Executive Director Diane Clark gave a report to the Shreveport City Council last week.

La. Lawmakers Announce Signed Budget Bills Benefitting Northwest Louisiana

DETAILS ON MAJOR REGIONAL FUNDINGHigher Education, Healthcare & Workforce Development ($64.8 million)$25 million for the LSU Health Sciences Foundation in Shreveport for economic development initiatives$17.

The American Miracle of Freedom

I addressed America's 250th Anniversary a couple of weeks ago but given its momentous nature and historic significance, I thought I would more fully develop my thoughts.

OVER $1.5 MILLION IN SHREVEPORT PROJECTS VETOED BY GOVENOR LANDRY

The veto period for Louisiana Governor Jeff Landy has now run and the red ink can now be tallied. Here is a list of local appropriations in House Bill 1 that the Gov has vetoed: 1.  Huntington High  Film and Entertainment Certification Program 2.

Shreveport Launches Downtown Revitalization; Safety Tops Concerns

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] Pedestrians walk along a sidewalk in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana.

SHREVEPORT LIGHTHOUSE PROJECTS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH PARISH FUNDING AGREEMENTS

Caddo Parish entered into Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs) with North Louisiana Interfaith in March 2024 to provide funding of $250 thousand to establish a Community Lighthouse Project at Morningstar Baptist Church and a separate CEA with the Highland Center for a Lighthouse Project.