DISTRICT F RESIDENTS: WHAT'S IN THE BOND PACKAGE FOR YOU?

It’s a good question.It’s important to remember that the three proposals are for the benefit of the entire city, not just District F. Also remember that District F residents go to other districts in the city to work, play, shop, dine, visit, etc.

DISTRICT D RESIDENTS: WHAT'S IN THE PROPOSED BOND PACKAGE FOR YOU?

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

HERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE DRIPP DONUTS - DSDC DOWNTOWN LEASE

There has been substantial publicity about the structural problems with the Dripp Donuts building at 421 Market Street that has necessitated the closing of the shop. The building has now been condemned.The lease for this building and the adjacent parking lot is dated August 1, 2022.

DISTRICT E RESIDENTS: WHAT'S IN THE PROPOSED BOND PACKAGE FOR YOU!

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 E. But remember that District E residents go to other districts in Shreveport to work, play, shop, visit, dine, etc.

Statement Regarding Dee’s Building/Dripp Donuts

April 16, 2024, 11:25 a.m.I serve concurrently as the Interim Director of DSDC2, Inc., Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation, and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).  The DSDC2, Inc. is the owner of 421 Market (Dees Building/Dripp Donuts).

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.

OPINION: WHY DOES HIRING THE NEW SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DIRECTOR MATTER?  

By: Larry EnglishSpecial to The TimesThe selection of a new CEO of the Shreveport Downtown Development Authority is as equally important as the selection of the city’s next mayor. As a result, the DDA Board should undertake a national search to hire the best person to lead the organization.

CORRECTION: CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON COMES TO TOWN ON THURSDAY

*Curtis”50 Cent” Jackson is coming Thursday, April 18! Get ready for a big happenings this coming Thursday at Shreveport City Hall and Millenium Studios.

IS CURTIS "50 Cent" JACKSON BUYING AMERICAN TOWER?

Rumors, rumors, rumors.The latest rumor is that Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is also interested in purchasing the American Tower. Jackson's agents are looking at many buildings in the downtown including Tim Huck's Phoenix Underground downtown club.

IS DSDC DONATING THE DRIPP DONUTS BUILDING TO CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON?

That’s the word.The building at 421 Market Street is owned by the Downtown Shreveport Development Corporartion (DSDC). This building was the former site of Dee's Photo Shop.The building was donated to the DSDC, which spent over $150,000 to renovate the building before it was leased to Dripp Donuts.

MAJOR BUCKS FOR DISTRICTS A AND F IN BOND PAKCAGE DESPITE NON ENDORSEMENT BY TAYLOR AND GREEN

It becomes more and more evident each month that council members Tabatha Taylor of District A and James Green of District G will use any means to foil Mayor Tom Arceneaux, even if it means cutting off their faces.

MAJOR BUCKS FOR DISTRICTS A AND F IN BOND PAKCAGE DESPITE NON ENDORSEMENT BY TAYLOR AND GREEN

 It becomes more and more evident each month that council members Tabatha Taylor of District A and James Green of District G will use any means to foil Mayor Tom Arceneaux, even if it means cutting off their noses to spite their faces.

MY HISTORY WITH DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT AND WHY I HAVE A STAKE IN DDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SELECTION

By: John E. Settle Jr. • Editor • Focus SB NewsYes, I am very concerned with the selection of the next Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). No, I do not own a building in downtown Shreveport, and I never have.And I have not had an office in downtown since 1996.

DDA VP DUNN STILL HAS DOWNTOWN BLACK EYE BUILDING

By: John E. Settle Jr. • Editor • Focus SB NewsIt’s in the 700 block of Texas Street on the south side. The picture on the left is the appearance of the building on Dec. 31 of this year.

LOCAL STATE REPRESENTATIVES STEVEN JACKSON AND JOY WALTERS VOTE FOR ESAs

The hot topic in the Louisiana Legislature is Education Savings Accounts (ESAs).Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the ESA bill on a 72-32 vote.