CADDO SHERIFF WHITEHORN REQUIRES CPSO PERSONNEL TO SIGN CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

The old adage of "a new broom sweeps clean" certainly applies to the actions of Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn since taking office pm July 1 of last year. Depending on the topic of discussion, some say Whitehorn has implemented "good things" and others will say "bad things." And some will say both.

COUNCILWOMAN  TAYLOR MUSTERS OUT TROOPS  TO ASSIST IN MLK SWEEP

Last week Shreveport's Property Standards and Public Works personnel conducted neighborhood sweeps in the MLK area as part of Mayor Tom Arceneaux's campaign to eliminate blight.On Saturday MLK residents were invited to also assist in that area.

ATTORNEY HIRED BY CADDO PARISH SUES CADDO COMMISSIONER FOR DEFAMATION

Jerry Harper was hired by the Parish of Caddo to represent the seven (7) Democrat Caddo Commissioners who are being investigated by the Lousiana Attorney General.The case involves a resolution that was presented to Bernie  Sanders at his Shreveport appearance.

WAS THE PAINT APPLICATION COMPANY AND THE DESIGN CRITERIA THE CULPRITS IN THE SHREVEPORT WATER TOWER REPAINTING DEBACLE

The visual challenges to the "dirty" newly repainted Shreveport water tower on I-49 have been documented in Settle Talk and other members of local media.

OLD SHERATON ON 70TH STREET PRESENTS SPECIAL CHALLENGES FOR CITY OF SHREVEPORT

It's been about six years since the Sheraton Hotel on East 70th Street closed and was sold to a new out of town owner. Reportedly ownership has changed at least once.Construction to renovate this property has been in progress for about two years. More delay in completion is now expected.

PROSPECTS FOR COMPLETION OF OLD SHERATON ON 70TH STREET NOT GOOD

At yesterday's Shreveport city council work session Council Grayon Boucher questioned the construction supervisor on status of completion of remodeling of the old Sheraton on east 70th Street. This building has been an eyesore  for over six years.

OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL COURTS--HOW MUCH USE IN SUMMER HEAT/WINTER COLD

I regularly cycle--as in pedal a bike. On Wednesdays I cycle 25 miles, more or less. On Saturdays I cycle 30-35 miles.I cycled  25 miles when the heat index was 105 degrees. At least the movement of the bike created some cooling air flow.

WHY ONLY ONE JULY MEETING OF CADDO COMMISSION

The Caddo Commission is the governing both of Caddo Parish.The twelve (12) commissioners are the highest paid part time elected officials in the state--over $22,000 per year.Generally the Commission meets on the first and fourth Mondays and Thursdays of the month.

SHREVEPORT'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2025 HUD ACTION PLAN--SEE WHAT IT SAYS

What's in this 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan?Evidently this is just another bureaucratic check the box report to get HUD funds. One can skip the mission statement, the obligatory meet the leadership page with headshots and email addresses (good luck on getting those answered) and intro page.

ONE CAN ONLY WISH CADDO SHERIFF WHITEHORN WOULD "EVOLV" TO MORE REASONABLE SECURITY SCREENING AT GOVERNMENT PLAZA

Visitors to any office at Shreveport's Government Plaza are subjected to a full fledged security checkpoint to get more than five feet into the foyer.First a visitor must sign in on an electronic board and have a headshot taken for a visitor sticker.

DID THE STATE LEGISLATURE REALLY PASS A BILL ENTITLING ALL DWI OFFENDERS A JURY TRIAL

An email being circulated by a Caddo public defender advises that that all persons charged with a DWI now have the right to a jury trial. Here is the scoop from that email.HB 403 was signed into law and became effective on June 8 of this year.

DID SHREVEPORT'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH A PUBLISHED PUBLIC NOTICE

The Thursday July 10,2025 Shreveport Times contained a public notice for the City of Shreveport, Department of Community Development.The notice dealt with the Community Development Department developing a 2025 Plan of Action for entitlement funds from the U.S.

LAST WEEK'S QUEENSBOROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD SWEEP HAD BIG RESULTS

It is good news in one way.And bad news in another way.Shreveport's Property Standards and Public Works Departments focused their resources on the Queensborough neighborhood all of  last week. This combined effort was a part of Mayor Arcneneaux's Block by Block Initiative.

LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL SLAMS CADDO PARISH ADMINISTRATOR BRYANT

During the last legislative session Caddo Parish Administrator Erica Bryant sent a letter on behalf of the Caddo Commission supporting the extension of the state's film tax credits. Representative Danny McCormick opposed this legislation.

CURTIS "50 CENT" BANKRUPTCY REOPENING MAY DELAY HIS SHREVEPORT PLANS

Last Thursday (July 10) Bloomberg Law reported that the Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson was successful in having a Connecticut judge reopen his Chapter 11 bankruptcy .