AMAZON DATA CENTERS COMING TO CADDO AND BOSSIER PARISHES

Governor Landry is making this announcement at the press conference at Municipal Auditorium.The Caddo data center will be located on a tract of land at the corner of  Blanchard Latex Road and  State Line Road.The Bossier center will be located on a tract of land north of Benton corporate limits.

MANY QUESTIONS RAISED ON COUNCILMAN JACKON’S RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Shreveport Councilman Alan Jackson has released an announcement of his re-election campaign. This release has prompted many questions about Jackson’s performance on the Shreveport City Council: 1.  Where does he really live since he is employed full time by an Austin, Texas university 2.

Hugo Holland Announces Candidacy for Judge, Pledges Experience, Integrity, and Commitment to Justice

Hugo Holland, a veteran prosecutor with almost four decades of courtroom and law-enforcement experience, has officially announced his candidacy for Caddo District Judge, offering voters a proven record of public service, legal expertise, and dedication to protecting communities and upholding the...

WAS GAGE-WATTS SECOND PICK OF LYNN BRAGGS, ADRIAN PERKINS AND ROY GRIGGS

Lynn Braggs is a well-known behind the scenes political operative who has benefited from public contracts with the City of Shreveport. He, along with his money pocket buddy Roy Griggs and former mayor Adrian Perkins, want to elect Shreveport’s next mayor.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CANDIDATE GREEN WELCOMES DONATIONS FROM UTILITIES, BUT NOT CANDIDATE ATKINS

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (PSC) regulates monopoly utility companies in Louisiana including the setting of utility rates. Many candidates and sitting commissioners accept donations from utility companies, which is not illegal.

COMMISSIONER JOHN-PAUL YOUNG’S MISUNDERSTANDING OF SHREVEPORT GOVERNMENT OBVIOUS

After a 30-minute rant at the Caddo Commission work session yesterday (Tues.), Caddo Commissioner John-Paul Young announced on the Mike and McCarty 710 KEEL radio show this morning that he will run for Shreveport mayor this fall.

OVERZEALOUS BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORTERS MISGUIDED

No one wants to see the Bossier Arts Council (BAC) unfunded by the City of Bossier and evicted from the East Bank building, especially the Bossier City Council and the Bossier mayor.

COUNCILMAN GREEN AND COMMISSIONER ATKINS DRAW OPPONENTS FOR PSC PRIMARY

This year will be the first election under Louisiana’s new closed primary law.To vote in a party primary, a registered voter must be affiliated with that party.

CADDO COMMISSION PRESIDENT SHOULD PROMPTLY ASSIGN CADDO LAKE WATER ISSUE TO A COMMITTEE

The concerns about Caddo Lake and the withdrawal of water are real. Currently Blanchard has the authority from the State of Louisiana to process up to 5 million gallons of water per day for its water plant. This authorization could be increased if the water plant is expanded.

INVESTIGATION: 70% of Shreveport’s accused killers have prior arrest records

Deep dive into 2024-2025 cases finds repeat offenders run rampant on NW Louisiana streets By Johnny Edwards | The Center Square [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] A view of downtown Shreveport, La.

COMMISSIONER EPPERSON SPONSORS RESOLUTION TO PRAISE NEWSPAPER HE VOTED TO KILL

The Shreveport Sun along with the Caddo Citizen were the official journals for the Caddo Commission/Caddo Parish for many years. The Sun was based in Shreveport and the Citizen’s office was in Vivian.

WILL BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL PULL THE PLUG ON BOSSIER ARTS COUNCIL

Tomorrow (Tuesday) the Bossier City Council will consider an ordinance to terminate the City’s agreement with the Bossier Arts Council (BAC) and evict BAC from the city owned building in the East Bank.

Who Will Be Named SPD Deputy Chief?

APPROVED AT THE FEBRUARY 11, 2026 (REGULAR MEETING) Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board7300 Mansfield RoadShreveport, Louisiana 71108  DATE:  February 9, 2026 TO:      Wayne E.

THERE WILL BE AT LEAST OPEN SEAT ON THE CADDO JUDICIAL BENCH THIS FALL

It’s election year for all the Caddo District judges, along with Shreveport City Court judges.In Caddo, Judge Katherine Dorroh has decided to retire and not seek re-election. Judge Dorroh was first elected in April 2013.

HOW WILL UPCOMING FALL CAMPAIGNS AFFECT SHREVEPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS

This fall five Shreveport council members will seek re-election to the Council: Tabatha Taylor, Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Alan Jackson and Ursula Bowman. Councilmen James Green and Grayson Boucner are termed out. Green will run for the Public Service Commission.