MONDAY, JANUARY 20 IS A HISTORIC DAY FOR AMERICA WITH MLK DAY AND PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, often referred to as MLK Day, celebrates the birthday of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. it is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of January each year and it falls on Jan.20 this year.Martin Luther Kings Jr.'s actual birthday is Jan.15.

THE SKINNY ON SHREVEPORT RETAIL  ALCOHOL SALES PERMITS

1. ZONING MUST ALLOW RETAIL ALCOHOL SALESProperty must be zoned to allow the retail sale of alcohol beverages. The Shreveport Unified Development Code (UDC) sets forth the  permitted uses within zoning districts. The Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) regulates and enforces the UDC.2.

NW LA SALES TAXES BOTH UP AND DOWN!

By: Kenneth Krefft, Contributing CoulumnistThe NW Louisiana sales taxing jurisdictions saw small increases for December 2024 in Caddo and mixed results in Bossier.The City of Shreveport completed its fiscal year last month. It levies a 2.75% sales and use tax.

SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ELECTS OFFICERS AND APPROVES NORTH MARKET SPD SUBSTATION

The Shreveport City Council met yesterday, Tuesday Jan.14.Two major items of business were the election of council officers for the upcoming year, and resolutions on the proposed North Market Shreveport Police Department (SPD) substation.Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor was elected as the council chair.

SUSLA CHANCELLOR DR. GANTT--INEFFECTIVE LEADER OR REFORMER?

Dr. Aubrey Gantt was appointed the Chancellor of Southern University Shreveport (SUSLA) in March 2023. She is a Shreveport native and a SUSLA graduate.

MONDAY, JANUARY 20 IS A HISTORIC DAY FOR AMERICA WITH MLK DAY AND PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, often referred to as MLK Day, celebrates the birthday of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. it is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of January each year and it falls on Jan.20 this year.Martin Luther Kings Jr.'s actual birthday is Jan.15.

CADDO SHERIFF WHITEHORN NAILS DOWN ANOTHER CAMPAIGN PROMISE

Henry L. Whitehorn, Sr. has been the Caddo Parish Sheriff for just over six months.

MAYOR ARCENEAUX AND SHERIFF WHITEHORN BRING BREATH OF FRESH AIR TO THEIR JOBS

By: Prentiss Smith, Contributing ColumnistOver the past two years, Shreveport residents have experienced a refreshing shift in city leadership under Mayor Tom Arceneaux. With his extensive experience, professionalism, and genuine love for the city, Arceneaux has brought a steady hand to City Hall.

ADVANTAGES OF NORTH MARKET SHREVEPORT POLICE SUBSTATION LOCATION

At its next meeting, the Shreveport City Council can approve the construction of a Shreveport Police Department substation on property on North Market.This property was donated to the City of Shreveport by the North Shreveport Business Association.

ADVANTAGES OF NORTH MARKET SHREVEPORT POLICE SUBSTATION LOCATION

At its next meeting, the Shreveport City Council can approve the construction of a Shreveport Police Department substation on property on North Market.This property was donated to the City of Shreveport by the North Shreveport Business Association.