DO UNCERTAINTIES IN SCOTT'S 2025/2026 ECONOMIC FORECAST DIMINISH ITS VALUE?

The much ballyhooed Louisiana Economic Forecast: State and MSAs 2025 and 2026 report by Dr. Loren Scott has just been released. Scott has held several presentations of his report including one last week at the Port of Caddo-Bossier.

DETAILS ON GLOVER'S CONTRACT AS DDA DIRECTOR

On Monday, Oct. 14, Cedric Glover will begin his duties as the new Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).Here are key details of Glover's contract:1.  The contract is for a three-year term.2. The salary is $115, 000 per year.3.

COUNCILMAN GREEN'S INTERROGATION OF BOND ATTORNEY MISDIRECTED

At the Shreveport City Council meeting yesterday (Mon.), councilman James Green wasted about 30 minutes cross examining Shreveport's bond attorney on why no action had been taken on a new Shreveport Police Headquarters.

ALL TALK AND NO SHOW SUMS UP JACKSON'S COMPLIANCE WITH SPIRIT OF MILLENNIUM LEASE

The lease of Millennium Movie Studio between the City of Shreveport and G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana LLC became effective on January 1 of this year.

NEW CADDO PARISH SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT KEITH BURTON SETS A NEW TONE!

1. Where did you grow up and tell us about your family growing up? I grew up outside the city limits of Minden, Louisiana, in a rural area off of Goodwill Road (very close to what is now Camp Minden). My mom was a school teacher in Webster Parish, and my father was a small business owner.

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL PUSHBACK ON MAYOR ARCENEAUX AND SPD HQ A GOOD THING

It’s old news that the Shreveport City Council at its last meeting on Tuesday Sept. 24 meeting refused to take action on a proposed bond sale.

CITY OF SHREVEPORT SHOULD ASK SCHOOL BOARD ABOUT AVAILABILITY OF SCHOOLS FOR SPD

The Shreveport City Council is insisting on prompt action by the Arceneaux administration on moving the Shreveport Police Department Headquarters personnel to new locations.Mayor Arceneaux sent a letter today (Oct.

MAYOR ARCENEAUX'S PLANS ON MOVING SPD HEADQUARTERS

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.

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL PUSHBACK ON MAYOR ARCENEAUX AND SPD HQ A GOOD THING

It’s old news that the Shreveport City Council at its last meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24 refused to take action on a proposed bond sale.

WHAT'S ON DOTD HIGHWAY PROGRAM FOR FY 2025-2026 FOR NW LOUSIANA?

The Joint Transportation and Public Works Committee is holding a series of meetings state wide to review highway construction priorities for the state fiscal year 2025-2026.A hearing is scheduled for Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m.

NEW LOUISIANA ABSENTEE VOTER LAWS NOW IN EFFECT

The Louisiana Legislature enacted several new laws dealing with absentee voters that are now in effect. Here is a summary:1. Only an immediate family member can witness more than one absentee ballot.2. Only an immediate family member can return more than one absentee ballot.3.

IT'S TIME FOR CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON TO COMPLY WITH MILLENNIUM LEASE

I have supported Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson from the first day I heard he was coming to Shreveport, even though I did not know who he was until I hit Google.I attended the massive press conference at Government Plaza when he was introduced by Mayor Tom Arceneaux to the citi­zens of Shreveport.

DON'T ASK IF A SCHOOL IS "GOOD" OR "BAD"

By: Jordan Thomas Contributing Columnist When asked if a school is a “good” school or a “bad” school, I know that is not the right question. The questions should really be about administration, teacher and staff quality and retention, and class sizes.

QUESTIONS FOR UPCOMING SHREVEPORT COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Shreveport councilman Gary Brooks chaired a spirited Public  Safety Committee (PSC) meeting with six council members in attendance. The almost two hour meeting focused on the Shreveport Fire Department and the Shreveport Police Department--primarily the latter.