REMINDER: Flashing yellow left turn arrow installations continue in NW region

SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development would like to remind the traveling public that several projects remain underway to upgrade traffic signals across the northwest region to include the flashing yellow left turn arrows (FYA).

LEASING THE RED RIVER DISTRICT COULD RESOLVE MAJOR PROBLEMS

The Red River District (RRD) is the area under the Texas Street bridge bounded by Commerce Street and Clyde Fant Parkway.The district  has been plagued with a multitude of problems since the City became the owner of the property.

Records Show Few Shreveport City Council Travel Reimbursements

By Emilee Calametti | The Center Square Records indicate the Shreveport City Council spent very little in taxpayer-funded travel over the past three years.

DDA BOARD MEMBER HOLDEN SPONSORS UNAUTHORIZED EVENT IN RED RIVER DISTRICT AND SLUTAWEEN

Chelette Holden is a board member of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).Holden is the owner/operator of G-Spot bar in the Red River District.The bar was a sponsor of the unauthorized, non-permitted  Rhythms On The Red party last Friday night (Oct. 24) in the district.

SHREVEPORT BOSSIER THIRD QUARTER ECONOMIC REPORT

The Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation just released its third quarter report that covers July, August and September. Here is a summary:1.      The Adjust Gross Revenues of the six local casinosHorseshoe                    $34,809,648Margaritaville                $34,452,886Live!

CHELETTE HOLDEN, SPONSOR OF FRIDAY’S UNAUTHORIZED PARTY, WAS ADVISED THAT NO PERMIT WAS ISSUED

The Facebook post for Rhythms on the Red listed DDA and GSpot as sponsors.Chelette Holden, a DDA board member, owns/operates the GSpot bar.Holden was notified, along with over 30 others including more that 20 Shreveport City employees, that the Rhythyms on the Red was NOT issued a SPAR permit.

CITY OF SHREVEPORT HAD PRIOR KNOWNLEDGE OF FRIDAY’S BOOKER T. WASHINGTON EVENT IN THE RED RIVER DISTRICT

The homecoming event last Friday (Oct.24) for Booker T. Washington (BTW) High School event was labeled “Rhythyms  (sic) on the Red.” The Red River District was the event venue.The promoter(s) applied for a SPAR permit as required by City of Shreveport ordinance.

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON PERMITS FOR EVENTS IN THE RED RIVER DISTRICT

It's not complicated.The City of Shreveport owns the Red River District (RRD).To have an event at RRD, a permit must be obtained from SPAR.Either an event has a SPAR permit or it does not. If no permit has been obtained, then the event is NOT authorized to be conducted in the RRD.

THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER WILL NOT BE OWNED BY CITY OF SHREVEPORT

The first sentence in a KTAL news report posted on Oct. 25, 2025, reads“For the first time, the City of Shreveport will be the owner of the American Rose Center.”This sentence tracks exactly the news report by Alexandra Meachum.

BIG PARTY IN RED RIVER DISTRICT LEADS TO FIGHTS –AND MORE LATER ON TEXAS STREET

Another weekend and another big unpermitted gathering in the Red River District. But unlike the Huntington and Humor event there were fights and injuries.The Friday night event was a gathering after the Booker T. Washington football game.

HOW MANY SPD OFFICERS NEEDED FOR A SUBSTATION GROUNDBREAKING

It was a big “brass” event, as in high-ranking officers.Yesterday a groundbreaking was held for the third Shreveport Police Department (SPD) substation on the corner of St. Vincent and 70th Street.

Citizens United - Neighborhood Resource Rally Change

Hello SCU Community,Please note an important schedule update: This weekend’s (Saturday the 25th) Neighborhood Resource Rally has been rescheduled for November and moved indoors for an even better experience for families and partners.

WILL THE CHICKENS COME TO ROOST IN BOSSIER CITY

In reality, they already have.It’s a known fact that many residents in Bossier City have backyard chickens, and roosters, which are currently illegal in the city limits.But it may soon be legal to have chickens in Bossier backyards.

WILL CADDO PARISH ATTORNEY APPROVE REPRESENTATION OF COMMISSIONER THOMAS IF CHARGES/LITIGATION FILED AGAINST HIM

Commissioner Victor Thomas cut off the microphone of Commissioner Grace Ann Blake at the Commission’s work session on Monday. Thomas had no legal authority for his actions.By cutting off Blake’s mike, Thomas acted in his capacity as the Commission’s parliamentarian.

SHREVEPORT CITY JUDGE BARBER NOMINATED TO BE U.S. MARSHAL

It is a high honor indeed.Shreveport City Judge Brian Barber has been nominated to be the U.S. Marshall for the Western District of Louisiana. After submission of requested information Barber’s nomination will be reviewed by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee.The U.