Settle Talk

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.

SKIPPING HAWAII JUNKET WILL NOT SAVE GAGE-WATTS CAMPAIGN FOR MAYOR

John Settle

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Caddo Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts is an announced candidate for Shreveport mayor. Her campaign has stalled, and she recently suspended it due to the Cedar Grove tragedy. Gage-Watts was on the list to go on the taxpayer-paid junket to Hawaii for two conferences.

Flooding Concern Delays 50 Cent Shreveport Millennium Studios Project

John Settle

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] The Millennium Studios campus in Shreveport, Louisiana sits empty due to flooding concerns.

NO RELIEF FOR OLD SHERATON EYESORE ON EAST 70 ST

John Settle

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

It’s a big burr under Shreveport councilman Grayson Boucher’s saddle, and it has been for many years.In reality, there is very little hope of resolution by the end of Boucher’s term this year.Property owners have many rights, including non-completion of renovation of their properties.

ROLE OF R J JOHNSON IN CEDAR GROVE TRADEGY AND FUNERALS QUESTIONED

John Settle

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

R J Johnson is the Director of Council Affairs for the City of Shreveport.Johnson’s job duties, or the lack thereof, have been questioned by many from day one.

Bossier Leaders Propose Nearly $1M For Growth Planning Update

John Settle

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] The Bossier City Municipal Complex in Bossier City, La.

SIX CADDO COMMISSIONERS TO GO TO HAWAII ON TAXPAYER'S DIME

John Settle

Monday, April 27, 2026

Hey—forget about police cars, the pickleball complex or even the proposed sports complex. Why not go to sunny Maui for a week on public dole for conferences.

Caddo Jail Overcrowding Worsens; Justice Department Recommendations Not Met

John Settle

Monday, April 27, 2026

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] Closeup of a Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office vehicle.

MAYORAL CANDIDATES YOUNG & GAGE-WATTS VOTE FOR $75,000 WELCOME SIGN

John Settle

Friday, April 24, 2026

The Caddo Commission agenda yesterday (Thurs.) had a resolution to spend $75,000 for a "Welcome to Caddo Parish" sign on I-20 East. A similar, much less expensive sign on I-49 North is hardly noticeable to motorists driving 70 mph.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CANDIDATES TALK ISSUES AT SHREVEPORT FORUM

John Settle

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Contact Bill Robertson, 318-861-1932 or wgrobertson@gmail.com No utility money for their campaigns. Reconsideration of rooftop solar.

STORMY GAGE-WATTS SUSPENDS MAYORAL CAMPAIGN

John Settle

Thursday, April 23, 2026

In a Face Book post Caddo Commissioner and mayoral candidate Stormy Gage-Watts announced that she is suspending her campaign immediately. Her post is below.

$75,000 FOR WELCOME SIGN BUT NOT FOR SPD POLICE CAR—CADDO COMMISSION VOTE

John Settle

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Caddo Commission will vote at its meeting today (Thursday) to spend $75,000 for a Welcome to Caddo sign on I-20 east.

WHY IS PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE NOT CONSIDERING POLICE CARS AT MEETING TOMORROW (THURSDAY)

John Settle

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Goodness, talk about a milquetoast agenda that the Public Safety Committee, which Committee Chair Ron Cothran set, has for tomorrow, Thursday, at 2:30 p.m. Are these issues front row—Animal Services, Disaster Response, and Ward Officers (Constables and Justices of Peace)?

CADDO COMMISSION LOBBYIST IS POLITICING FOR PSC CANDIDATE JAMES GREEN

John Settle

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

It's no secret that Markey Pierre and Shreveport City Councilman James Green are close friends. Pierre is very prominent in Green’s church. Green wants his council district's TIF to hire Pierre on a high dollar contract.

Shreveport Man Arrested and Charged in Connection with Shamar Elkins Securing Firearm to Commit Mass Shooting

John Settle

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Tuesday, April 21, 2026For Immediate ReleaseU.S.