GOOD PROGRESS BY BILL SABO--SHREVEPORT'S DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

He has been on the job for seven months.He is a New Orleans native.He moved to Shreveport from Ft. Smith, Arkansas.His department of Economic Development has a large staff--just one, himself.His job responsibility is simple--make it easier to do business in Shreveport for existing businesses and...

DID CADDO COMMISSIONER THOMAS NOT REPORT ALL TIME OFF FROM SUSLA?

Victor Thomas is a Caddo Commissioner.He took office on January 8 , 2024. At that he was employed by Southern University Shreveport (SUSLA) in the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Office. His position was full time.

BOSSIER CITY, MEET YOUR NEW COUNCIL AND THEIR VISION

By: Wes Merriott • SOBO LiveFollowing the March 29, 2025, municipal elections, Bossier City welcomes a new city council, combin­ing experienced voices with fresh leadership.

WHY YOUR ROLE AS A VOLUNTEER IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER

Crime. Poverty. Lost opportunities.At SCU, we refuse to stand by and watch our community struggle.That’s why we’re mobilizing volunteers just like you to create change.

SHREVEPORT COUNCIL CONSIDERS REALLOCATING $1.6M TO COMPLETE FIRE STATION

By: Emilee Calametti • The Center SquareThe Shreveport City Council received an update on Fire Station No. 20 back in March, and is now prepared to discuss allocating $1.6 million from other appropriations to complete the station.Station 20 is currently operating out of a temporary station after...

BENTON MAYOR AND COUNCIL SHOULD HAVE EGG ON FACES AFTER FAILURE OF TAX RENEWAL

Goodness, when is the last time a small tax renewal dedicated to streets failed in Northwest Louisiana? Well...it's been a while to say the least.But that is what happened in the March 29 vote in the Town of Benton.A 10 year millage of 4.90 for streets lost by 3 votes.

HOPEFULLY, 7 CADDO COMMISSIONERS CAN SLEEP BETTER TONIGHT

At Caddo Commission meeting yesterday, the seven Democrat commissioners voted to pass the three anti-Trump resolutions that had been the subject of contentious debate at its last regular meeting.Everyone should know that the resolutions will have no impact.Everyone  should know that the...

CAN ANTI-TRUMP/MUSK  RALLY USE COURTHOUSE SIDEWALKS FOR RALLY WITHOUT A PERMIT

As part of a planned nationwide protest the Hands Off! movement has planned a rally for this Saturday, April 5. The rally will be from 1-3 p.m. at the Caddo Courthouse.

OOPS: SATURDAY 1-3 P.M. HANDS OFF! RALLY

Social media is promoting a "Hands Off" Rally at the Caddo Courthouse for this Saturday at 1-3 p.m.This is part of a national movement for a "mass mobilization day to send a message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and...

RUMORED "HANDS OFF" RALLY AT CADDO COURTHOUSE COULD BE ILLEGAL

Social media is promoting a "Hands Off" Rally at the Caddo Courthouse for this Sunday at 5 p.m.This is part of a national movement for a "mass mobilization day to send a message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his...