CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON APPOINTS ORVILLE HALL AS G-UNIT GROWTH ADVISOR 

Shreveport, LA – May 23, 2024 – Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is proud to announce the appointment of Orville Hall as the G-Unit Growth Advisor. Hall’s ability to foster growth and innovation in various sectors perfectly aligns with the vision Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has for Shreveport.

MORE GOOD NEWS FROM CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON

OK--all you skeptics on whether or not Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson will deliver on his promises for Shreveport I hope you read this.

HATS OFF TO ALL WHO ARE ASSISTING IN RELOCATION OF APARTMENT RESIDENTS

The forced evacuation of the residents of Jolie, The Pines, and Villa Norte apartment residents by May 31 has been well documented.

MANDATED SHAKEUP AT CADDO SCHOOLS!

By: Don Little • CPSB District 4 • School Board Vice President Last Friday (May 3), in a room stuffed full of education apparatchiks, concerned parents, alumni, and bitter frequent flyers a lesson in the Louisiana Recovery School Districts was taught.

ALL LOCAL SALES TAXES ARE DOWN!

By: Ken Krefft • Contributing Columnist The six major sales and use tax jurisdictions all saw a downturn in their receipts for April 2024, i.e., sales that took place during March. Two Bossier agencies had a double digit % loss. Following are the stats for the six.

SHREVEPORT COUNCILMAN BROOKS WANTS TO REDUCE HOURS FOR BARS

Shreveport City Councilman Gary Brooks has placed on the agenda for the Shreveport City Council an amendment to revise the hours of operation for retail dealers of alcohol in the Downtown and Non-Downtown Zoning Districts for on-premises liability.

HATS OFF TO MAYOR ARCENEAUX FOR COORDINATING MAY 31 UTILITY CUTOFFS FOR APARTMENTS

The plight of tenants at the Joie, Villa Norte and The Pines apartments facing water, electricity and gas cut-offs has been reported widely in the local media.Mayor Arceneaux pushed back the City's water cutoff date until May 31 to allow the tenants in those apartments more time to find housing.

AFTER CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON AND BOND PACKAGE EUPHORIA, UGLY NEWS THAT MAY BE ADDRESSED AT UPCOMING SHREVEPORT COUNCIL MEETINGS

Goodness, how quickly the tide can change when it comes to local happenings, like from great to bad.On April 27, Shreveport voters overwhelmingly approved three bond proposals by historic margins. And that was after a joyous welcome of Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and his entourage on April 18.

FOUR WINTERS: A Story of Jewish Partisan Resistance and Bravery in WWII with North Louisiana Jewish Federation!

6 p.m. May 9!Join the North Louisiana Jewish Federation for a screening in observance of Yom Hashoah. Tickets are $18 each and free for veterans. Please call the box office at (318) 459-4122 to recieve the veteran discount.

SHREVEPORT CANCELS DEMOLITION CONTRACT FOR FAIRGROUNDS FIELD

The controversy over demolition of Fairgrounds Field continues. The latest saga started under the Adrian Perkins administration. It was one of the many pressing issued inherited by Mayor Tom Arceneaux when he walked into office.

DRIPP DONUTS BUILDING SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITION THIS SUNDAY

The building that formerly housed Dripp Donuts on the corner of Market Street and Texas Street was demolished this Sunday. This building, which is owned by DSDC2 Inc., has been condemned due to major structural problems.

SHREVEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL DOES NOT LOOK LIKE SHREVEPORT

The first meeting of the new Shreveport Police Department Advisory Council was held today. Ten of the 17 members were in attendance; only one of these was white. Of the seven not in attendance, four members are (presumably) white.

A GOOD 10 DAYS FOR SHREVEPORT THAT HAS ENERGIZED CITY HALL, DOWNTOWN AND THE COMMUNITY

 Good news is often downplayed in the mainstream media.The old adage "if it bleeds it’s leads" often highlights local tv/radio broadcasts.All too often it’s the "bad" news that dominates talk radio, social media, and coffee conversations.

COMMUNITY LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SHREVEPORT'S 2024 BOND ISSUE 

 We, the undersigned stakeholders of Shreveport, are writing to express our strong support for the upcoming bond initiative that will fund vital capital improvements throughout our community.

DISTRICT G RESIDENTS: WHAT'S IN THE PROPOSED BOND PACKAGE FOR ME?

It’s a good question.It’s important to remember that the three proposals are for the benefit of all Shreveport citizens, not just District G. But remember that District G residents go to other districts in Shreveport to work, play, shop, visit, dine, etc.