JUDICIARY COMMISSION WEIGHING TESTIMONY IN SHREVEPORT CITY COURT JUDGE'S ALLEGED JUDICIAL MISCONDUCT

A hearing officer with the Louisiana Judiciary Commission is now weighing testimony about Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva Sims following allegations of judicial misconduct. The hearing officer's report will go to the commission, which will decide whether to recommend disciplinary action.

BOSSIER CITY MOVES TO SHUT DOWN TWO SLUM MOTELS NEAR LIVE! CASINO

At the direction of Bossier City, SWEPCO cut off electricity yesterday to Bossier Extended Stay and Oyo Hotel.Bossier officials cited a code violation prohibiting guests from staying longer than 30 days. Notice was given to both hotels/motels before the power termination.

HOW MUCH MONEY WILL LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE COST CADDO PARISH?

Last Thursday, the Caddo Commission passed a Living Wage Ordinance affecting vendors contracting with Caddo Parish.Effective January 1, 2025, vendors subject to the ordinance must pay their employees a minimum of $15 per hour.Here are the particulars:1.

WHAT WILL $686,784 BUY CITY OF SHREVEPORT IN 2025--AND FROM WHAT POT OF GOLD?

The Shreveport City Council is set to approve at its regular session tomorrow four leases for the temporary relocations of all personnel  and programs from Shreveport Police Department (SPD) headquarters at 1234 Texas Avenue. Here are the leases and monthly rent: a.

NEIGHBORHOOD TEAM MEETING: STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND BUILDING COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Shreveport, LA — Thursday, December 5, 2024 - My Community Cares, a program of Volunteers for Youth Justice, invites you to join a meaningful conversation about strengthening families and supporting the community at our upcoming Neighborhood Team Meeting.

WHERE ARE SALES TAXES FROM BIG DOWNTOWN  HUMOR AND HARMONY FESTIVAL EVENT?

Liz Swaine with the Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate reports that the Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission does not have the August sales tax numbers from the downtown area.

KSLA CALLS OUT 50 CENT'S LEASE VIOLATIONS!

KSLA Investigates obtained a copy of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s full lease for Millennium Studios with the City of Shreveport.The document sheds more light on the potential impact on local businesses and workers.The lease signed in January stipulates that G-Unit Studios pay $2,400 a year in rent.

BRF BEGS FOR MONEY WHILE CHARGING BIG BUCKS FOR SPD LEASE

BRF is the Biomedical Research Foundation. It has a large campus on Kings Highway, west of LSUHSC. Under the direction of John George BRF has become a major economic player in the city.Yesterday--Dec.3--BRF sent out an email "Give to BRF Today!

SUNSET ACRES LEASE FOR POLICE  SUBSTATION IS A BLACK EYE FOR CADDO SCHOOL BOARD

At its next meeting of the Shreveport City Council, it is expected that a proposed lease of Sunset Acres School will be approved. The lease is for part of the school and the lease payment is $3,000 per month.

DID TOURIST BUREAU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FIB ON RESPONSE TO PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST

The Louisiana Public Records Act is designed to allow all  citizens to obtain information from public entities, such as the Shreveport Bossier Tourist and Convention Bureau (SBTCB) now known as Visit Shreveport Bossier.This law is to be broadly interpreted in favor of the person requesting the same.

SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS TOURISM DESTINATION

Huddle Up Group recently released a Sports Tourism Strategic Plan and Facility Recommendations to the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission (SBSC). The sports tourism industry has grown exponentially  post-Covid as sports travel teams have proliferated along with sports tournaments.

IS IT TIME TO BLOW UP THE SHREVEPORT MPC AND START OVER?

On July 20,2017, I published in the Shreveport Times an op-ed titled "Why the Shreveport-Caddo MPC should be Dissolved". A copy of this editorial is at the bottom of this article. Many of the problems identified in that column exist today.

EXPO HALL BUILD OUT NOT CONDUCIVE FOR SPORTS TOURISM

Huddle Up Group rendered a Sports Tourism Strategic Plan and Facility Recommendations for the Shreveport Bossier Sports Commission, which is an arm of the Shreveport Bossier Tourist and Convention Bureau.

EXPO HALL HISTORY--FROM A NEEDED CITY FACILITY TO ALBATROSS?

Expo Hall is located on the Shreveport riverfront, at the southwest corner of Clyde Fant Parkway and Fannin Street, across from Sam's Town. It was  Shreveport's main building for hosting large events until the Shreveport Convention Center opened in 2006.

SABO STREAMLINING SHREVEPORT'S SLOW, SILLY ALCOHOL PERMIT PROCESS

Ever tried to get a special events permit to allow alcoholic beverages?Ever tried to pull a permit to sell beer and wine and /or hard liquor?Ever tried to just renew an existing permit to sell beer and wine and/or hard liquor? If not, get ready for a major "permit pulling" migraine.