CADDO COMMISSION HAMMERS AMAZON ON TAX ASSESSMENT APPEAL

The Caddo Commission met Friday Sept. 12 as the Tax Board of Review.The purpose of the meeting was to decide appeals by Caddo tax payers who objected to the assessment of their properties by the Caddo Parish Tax Assessor.The agenda listed nine  companies who had appealed their assessment.

CADDO COMMISSION EXPECTED TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT WITH LOUISIANA AG TODAY

The Caddo Commission meets today for its administrative conference. An agenda item is the pending litigation by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill against the Commission and the seven Democrat commissioners.

WILL THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND CADDO COMMISSION SETTLE PENDING LITIGATION

The pleadings filed in the Louisiana Attorney General's litigation against the Caddo Commission and the seven Democrat Commissioners by both sides read like a legal soap opera.For  legal eagles, its good drama to digest, discuss and debate.

TWO NEW "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT" PROJECTS TO BE VOTED ON IN NEXT TWO WEEKS

The term "economic development" is used to justify many governmental actions.In reality, economic development occurs every day that a business opens its doors or adds a new product line.  Projections of income to be generated by new economic development projects are just that--educated guesses.

Shreveport Leaders Consider 50 Cent Sales Tax District

Erin McCartyPublished: September 11, 2025 A major transformation could be on the way for a part of the downtown entertainment district.

WHO WILL BE THE JUDGE TO HEAR CADDO COMMISSION AND COMMISSIONER KRACMAN CASES

The Louisiana Attorney General has filed litigation against the Caddo Commission and seven Caddo Commissioners in the First Judicial District Court which is in Shreveport.James Silvio and others have filed suit against Caddo Commissioner Chris Kracman in his individual capacity in the same court.

Shreveport Citizens United

Hi SCU Community,This is your final reminder for the West Cedar Grove Neighborhood Resource Rally:Saturday, September 13thWoodlawn / Leadership Academy11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Bring a friend, invite a neighbor, and come ready for community, support, and a great day together.

VAPE SHOP ORDINANCE A GOOD START BUT NEEDS UPGRADES TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE

The Shreveport City Council is commended for passing the vape shop ordinance. It's a very needed start, and a good one at that. As in all laws, the devil is in the enforcement details. And that is where major amendments need to be added in a short time interval.

$24 MILLION CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROBABLY THE LAST BIG FEDERAL GRANT

Shreveport has benefited greatly from the $24 million CHOICE Neighborhood Grant from HUD.Those monies constructed Bayou Grande apartment/office complex and other Shreveport projects.

DETAILS ON THE PROPOSED NEW SHREVEPORT ECONOMIC DISTRICT

The name of the proposed district is the "Film and Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District.

SHREVEPORT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVES ELECTRONIC VOTING

Shreveport City Attorney Marcus Edwards read the following statement at the beginning of the Shreveport City Council meeting yesterday: “As I recommended on Friday, after reviewing Louisiana law, including chiefly La. R.S.

Audit: Misappropriation Of Funds, Negative Fund Balances In Shreveport

By Emilee Calametti | The Center Square An audit conducted by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor found that in the 2024 fiscal year, the city of Shreveport had instances of fund misappropriation, eight fund balances in the negative and a $1.

IS COUNCIL TALIAFERRO HEARING FOOTSTEPS WITH ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RE-ELECTION

Wow--talk about an early announcement of a re-election campaign!Shreveport City Councilman Jim Taliaferro has just issued a press release titled "City Councilman Jim Taliaferro Announces First Re-Election Campaign." Taliaferro represents District C. His term ends in December of next year.

HOW WILL CADDO COMMISSION VOTE ON PROPOSED PICKLEBALL COMPLEX

The Caddo Commission is scheduled to vote on the proposed $10 million bond project to construct a pickleball complex in southeast Shreveport at its next regular meeting on Sept. 18. How the vote will go is anyone's guess.However, some votes are fairly certain.

OVER THE EDGE FUNDRAISER

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, brave community members will take their support to new heights—literally—by rappelling down the Fairmont Tower Apartments in downtown Shreveport.