WHAT ABOUT A POLICE SUBSTATION IN SOUTHEAST SHREVEPORT?

The Shreveport Police Department Headquarters on Texas Avenue has been the focus of media attention recently--and rightly so. This facility has long been overdue for replacement. Nonetheless, it’s time--no past time--for attention also be directed to locating a substation in Southeast Shreveport.

MAJORITY OF SHREVEPORT COUNCIL SPONSORS RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE LINE AVE. PROPERTY FOR POLICE SUBSTATION 

The 2024 bond package that was overwhelming passed by Shreveport voters provided funds for the establishment of three police substations. Ground has been broken on a west Shreveport substation and a north substation.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO MENTOR LOCAL YOUTH IN GEMS AND GENTS PROGRAM!

While we’re not recruiting for the Marines, we are recruiting mentors at Volunteers for Youth Justice! I hope this email finds you well. I’m hoping if you have room, you can put out the call for adult mentors for our GEMS and GENTS program.

CADDO COMMISSION SHOULD NOT APPROVE $500,000 FOR GALILEE LIGHTHOUSE

The Caddo Commission has funded $250,000 for two community lighthouse projects--one at Morningstar Baptist Church and the other at the Highland Center. Morningstar's center was opened in late September of this year.

SHREVEPORT COUNCIL SHOULD APPROVE BOND SALES AT NOV.8 MEETING

The next meeting of the Shreveport City Council will be on Nov.8.

INNER CITY CAPITAL CONNECTIONS

NOW ON THE JOB: SHREVEPORT'S ECONOMIC DIRECTOR

William Sabo addressed the Shreveport City Council on Monday, Oct.7, and shared his economic philosophy. On Tuesday, Oct.8, he was approved by the Council as the next Economic Development Director for Shreveport.

Some bond ratings for Shreveport hit with a downgrade

STEVEN JACKSON ABUSES HIS NEW ELECTED POSITION

Steven Jackson is now a Louisiana State Representative. Before taking office in January of this year, Jackson was a Caddo Commissioner. While serving in the Caddo Commission, Jackson consistently abused his position as a commissioner.

CADDO SHERIFF TO ASSIST SHREVEPORT POLICE PATROL IN SE SHREVEPORT

The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to commence a joint law enforcement operation in southeast Shreveport. Here are the basic terms of the MOU:1.