HAS TOWN OF GRAMBLING VIOLATED LOUISIANA LAW BY PAYING ATTORNEY RON LATTIER $117,000?

The response to a  public records request to the Town of  Grambling reveals that Shreveport attorney Ron Lattier has been paid a monthly retainer of $6,500 since April of last year. Lattier received two retainer checks in April 2023 and one each through August 2024.

FREE LECTURE SERIES “SHREVEPORT FORWARD: A COMMUNITY VISION FOR GROWTH AND IDENTITY” TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION

The Shreveport community is invited to join the inaugural event of a new lecture series, “Shreveport Forward: A Community Vision for Growth and Identity,” aimed at rethinking the city’s identity and exploring a shared vision for its future.

BIG MEETING OF SHREVEPORT COUNCIL'S PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TOMORROW

The Public Safety Committee (PSC) of the Shreveport City Council is chaired by councilman Gary Brooks. He has held two recent meetings of the committee and tomorrow (Friday) will be another at 1:30 p.m. The Council is meeting at 3 p.m.

WHAT ABOUT A POLICE SUBSTATION IN SOUTHEAST SHREVEPORT?

The Shreveport Police Department Headquarters on Texas Avenue has been the focus of media attention recently--and rightly so. This facility has long been overdue for replacement. Nonetheless, it’s time--no past time--for attention also be directed to locating a substation in Southeast Shreveport.

MAJORITY OF SHREVEPORT COUNCIL SPONSORS RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE LINE AVE. PROPERTY FOR POLICE SUBSTATION 

The 2024 bond package that was overwhelming passed by Shreveport voters provided funds for the establishment of three police substations. Ground has been broken on a west Shreveport substation and a north substation.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO MENTOR LOCAL YOUTH IN GEMS AND GENTS PROGRAM!

While we’re not recruiting for the Marines, we are recruiting mentors at Volunteers for Youth Justice! I hope this email finds you well. I’m hoping if you have room, you can put out the call for adult mentors for our GEMS and GENTS program.

CADDO COMMISSION SHOULD NOT APPROVE $500,000 FOR GALILEE LIGHTHOUSE

The Caddo Commission has funded $250,000 for two community lighthouse projects--one at Morningstar Baptist Church and the other at the Highland Center. Morningstar's center was opened in late September of this year. The Highland Center's project is under construction.

SHREVEPORT COUNCIL SHOULD APPROVE BOND SALES AT NOV.8 MEETING

The next meeting of the Shreveport City Council will be on Nov.8. This will be a combined administrative conference and regular meeting necessitated by the Veteran's Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 11.Two important agenda items should be approved by the council after several voting delays.

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NOW ON THE JOB: SHREVEPORT'S ECONOMIC DIRECTOR

William Sabo addressed the Shreveport City Council on Monday, Oct.7, and shared his economic philosophy. On Tuesday, Oct.8, he was approved by the Council as the next Economic Development Director for Shreveport. He assumed his duties on Nov.1.

Some bond ratings for Shreveport hit with a downgrade

STEVEN JACKSON ABUSES HIS NEW ELECTED POSITION

Steven Jackson is now a Louisiana State Representative. Before taking office in January of this year, Jackson was a Caddo Commissioner. While serving in the Caddo Commission, Jackson consistently abused his position as a commissioner.

CADDO SHERIFF TO ASSIST SHREVEPORT POLICE PATROL IN SE SHREVEPORT

The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to commence a joint law enforcement operation in southeast Shreveport. Here are the basic terms of the MOU:1. The operation begins tomorrow (Oct. 29) at 6 a.m.

DOES SHREVEPORT COUNCILMAN ALAN JACKSON LIVE IN TEXAS?

Shreveport Councilman Alan Jackson Jr. is the elected representative of council District E. This area is in southwest Shreveport.Jackson was employed at Southern University Shreveport when he was appointed to the Shreveport City Council to replace James Flurry who resigned.

DOES SHREVEPORT COUNCILMAN ALAN JACKSON LIVE IN TEXAS?

Shreveport Councilman Alan Jackson Jr. is the elected representative of council District E. This area is in southwest Shreveport.Jackson was employed at Southern University Shreveport when he was appointed to the Shreveport City Council to replace James Flurry who resigned.