DUNN'S NONACTION SINCE BUILDING ACQUISITION SPEAKS VOLUMES

By: The Shreveport SunJanuary 5, 2024Downtown Shreveport stands as a vibrant nucleus within our city, where the convergence of art, entertainment, business, and tourism gives rise to a rich cultural experience.

EYESORE AT 709 TEXAS IS MAJOR DISTRACTION IN BEST REMODELED DOWNTOWN BLOCK

The picture below is of the building at 709 Texas Street. The brown paper cover of the building door certainly detracts from the great window mural.But what is much, much worse are the holes in the facade above the window and the door.

MAYOR ARCENEAUX LISTS HIS TOP THREE PRIORITIES FOR 2025

It’s a new year and Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux is working after a Dec.27 hip replacement.

2024: A YEAR OF CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

By: Tom Arceneaux • Mayor of ShreveportAs 2024 ends, I welcome this opportunity to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the year.

25 GOALS FOR SHREVEPORT MAYOR AND COUNCIL IN 2025

It’s always a challenge to compile a list of tasks/goals that one hopes will be accomplished by elected officials. This list is certainly incomplete—hopefully, it may be a starting point for the mayor and the city council. 1.

THE PERCEPTIONS FUELING THE BIG FUSS OVER LIQUOR STORE PERMITTING IN SHREVEPORT

The issuance of permits for liquor stores has been the hot button issue in Shreveport City hall for many years.For the longest time the Shreveport City Council was the final decision maker in this permitting process.

WHAT'S THE FUTURE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS FIELD ACREAGE AFTER STADIUM DEMOLITION?

The demolition of Fairgrounds Field stadium has commenced, and it should be completed early next year, if not by year end.

"50 CENT" NOT THE LARGEST DOWNTOWN SHREVEPORT PROPERTY OWNER

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson continues to buy property in downtown Shreveport. With the exception of crushed rock on the downtown city block, all of his properties are in the same condition as a the time of purchase.

25 GOALS FOR SHREVEPORT MAYOR AND COUNCIL IN 2025

It’s always a challenge to compile a list of tasks/goals that one hopes will be accomplished by elected officials. This list is certainly incomplete—hopefully, it may be a starting point for the mayor and the city council.1.

WHY CAN'T JACKSON FILM AT MILLENNIUM STUDIOS NOW WHEN OTHERS DID?

The latest excuse proffered for the failure of Curtis  "50 Cent" Jackson to comply with  the performance requirements of his lease of Millennium Studios is that he needs an additional building.It has NOT been explained why this extra space is needed to start tv/film production at the leased...