What's The Priority: Crime Crisis or Cross Bayou?

If Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler or the Shreveport City Council had a magic wand, what would they wish for?A proposed billion dollar development on Cross Bayou or safe streets?

A Perfect Solution For Developing Shreveport's Cross Bayou

If government officials had a magic genie, they could wish for a clean slate on any proposed Cross Bayou development in downtown Shreveport.

Resolution Supporting Cross Bayou Is A Bad Idea

So when did the Shreveport City Council start telling the Mayor what to do?That’s exactly what a resolution introduced by Councilman Willie Bradford attempts to accomplish.

Shreveport City Council Honors Joe Shyne

It was fitting that the Shreveport City Council voted unanimously on April 24th to place commemorative markers on Alton Street to celebrate the public service of former City Councilman Joe Shyne. Shyne has lived on Alton Street for over 40 years.

Shreveport Tax Vote And Impact On Shreveport Mayor's Race

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler had a lot to lose if the April 28 tax propositions had failed. How much she had to gain if the taxes were approved is an open question.All six propositions passed.

2 Shreveport Mayor Hopefuls, Compared

Both Adrian Perkins and Lee O. Savage formally announced their campaigns for Shreveport mayor last week.The two events were like night and day. More like a dark, no stars, no moon night and a bright, no clouds sunny day. The only real similarities were that both candidates are men.

Shreveport's Unemployment Rate Should Be Mayoral Campaign Issue

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler recently said that she was going to run for re-election this year based on her accomplishments in office.Hopefully, she will make a big dent in Shreveport’s unemployment rate in the near future if she wants to be the next mayor.

A Look At The Announced Candidates For Shreveport Mayoral Election

As they say in the backwoods, there is a big difference between “talkin’” and “nouncing” —and an even bigger difference between “nouncing” and “qualifin’.”Shreveport now has three individuals who have officially announced their intentions to run for mayor.

And The Problems Just Keep Coming For The Shreveport Caddo MPC

 Like an old dog with fleas, a bad hip, and a leaky bladder, the problems of the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) just keep becoming more and more obvious, --and harder to ignore. Seemingly these are not a concern for the MPC Executive Director Mark Sweeney.

Is The Shreveport Airport Authority Threatening Private Aviation?

  It’s safe to say that neither the Downtown Airport (DTN) or Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) are considered to be tourist attractions. However, if general aviation is your business or hobby, these airports are like a second home.

Shreveport Should Take Over MPC. Here's Why

Unless you are Rip Van Winkle, every reader should be aware of the long simmering fuss over the operations of the Shreveport  Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC).

Ballot Recommendation: Vote 'Yes' On Shreveport Tax Measures

Ok, I get it.It's not a four-letter word but to many its worse. I am referring to “taxes”.The disdain for taxes is not new. And in fact, disparaging references to taxes and tax collectors go back to Biblical times.Jesus Christ was asked if it was right to pay taxes to Caesar.

Population Trend For Northwest Louisiana Not Good

Estimates are just that…educated guesses. And many say this is especially true when it comes to population estimates.Census data recently released shows that Louisiana was one of eight states to see its population drop last year. The updated population estimates from the U.

Starting Over On Development Of Cross Bayou -- Is It An Option?

If you had a magic genie in your pocket, a great wish would be to erase the board on the new proposed Cross Bayou project and start completely over.But alas, this is probably not an option at this point.

New Cross Bayou Project: Yellow Brick Road Or Dead End Trail?

IF you believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the tooth fairy all rolled into one big package, then you can easily buy into the Wednesday’s presentation by the new Cross Bayou developers to the City Council Committee—hook, line and sinker.