BIG THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE THE CURTIS "50 CENT" JACKSON CEREMONY LAST WEEK A GREAT SUCCESS!

It is always dangerous to write a "thank you" column on a very big and very successful event.

WHAT'S IN THE 2024 BOND PROPOSITION --POLICE, FIRE AND SPAR

Here is the breakdown on Police, Fire and SPAR bond proposition totaling $49,300,000:Police and Fire Academy Renovations $4,000,000 (City)Fire and Station Renovations $3,000,000 (Districts A, B, D)New Fire Station #3 $4,000,000 (District D)Swimming Pool Replacement (Airport, Southern Hills) and...

CITY COUNCIL SAYS VOTE YES ON BONDS FOR 50 CENT TO LEAD ALL ROADS TO SHREVEPORT

The dust is far from settling after a ceremonial press conference welcoming rapper, actor, and businessman Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson to the city of Shreveport.

 IN ORDER TO REVITALIZE SHREVEPORT, IT IS IMPORTANT TO PASS THE PROPOSED BOND PACKAGE

For me, Shreveport is a city of Southern charm and culture, with a population of approximately 185,000 residents perched on the banks of the Red River. I am one of the people who believes that Shreveport’s best days are still yet to come, and that its potential is immense.

DRIPP DONUTS SOCIAL MEDIA SMEAR OF DDA/DSDC NOT BASED ON FACTS

The owners of Dripp Donuts have smeared DDA, DSDC, former DDA executive director Liz Swaine and interim DDA executive director Janie Landry after closure of their shop.Here are pertinent facts:1. Dripp had a ZERO ($0) DOLLAR lease from the building owner (DSDC) for five years.2.

DRIPP DONUTS SOCIAL MEDIA SMEAR OF DDA/DSDC NOT BASED ON FACTS

The owners of Dripp Donuts have smeared DDA, DSDC, former DDA executive director Liz Swine and interim DDA executive director Janie Landry after closure of their shop.Here are pertinent facts:1. Dripp had a ZERO ($0) DOLLAR lease from the building owner (DSDC) for five years.2.

DISTRICT A: 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 A. Also remember that residents of District A work, shop, dine, visit, play, etc. in other districts in the city.Here is a list of streets and drainage project in and...

Support needed as Shreveport Police Officer nears date for kidney transplant!

We are writing to you to share some news about one of our own, Officer Samantha Gwin. Officer Gwin has been a member of our department since 2020, radiating positivity and dedication in every task she undertakes.

DISTRICT C 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 C. Please remember that District C residents go to other districts to work, play, shop, dine, visit, etc.Here is a list of streets and drainage projects in and...

DISTRICT B 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 B. Remember that District B residents go to other districts to work, play, shop, visit, dine, etc.Here is a list of streets and drainage project in and affecting...