Caddo Commission to start redistricting process

By JOHN E. SETTLE JR Focus SB NewsBy the end of the year, the Caddo Commission must adopt a redistricting plan for all 12 districts based on the results of the 2020 census.

Chandler: The Foot Struggle

REX MONCRIEFContributing ColumnistFrom day one, the Tommy Chandler administration has struggled to find its footing. Tommy’s choice for CAO and campaign running-buddy was a non-starter even before the first day.

Shreveport mayor to appoint permanent police chief; exam scores released

Wayne Smith has been serving as Shreveport's interim police chief since late August of last year.

Who will be next chair/vice-chair of Shreveport City Council?

The Jan. 11 meeting of the Shreveport City Council will have at least two very interesting votes, one of which is very controversial, and the other may be as well.Unless delayed, the vote on the proposed 13% across-the-board pay raise for all city employees, not just first responders, will be on...

New Shreveport Councilman Jackson off to a bad start

Well, he ain’t in Kansas anymore. And he ain’t in the boondocks at Southern University Shreveport.

SHOULD NEW COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON STAY ON TOURIST CONVENTION BUREAU BOARD?

Shreveport mayor Adrian Perkins nominated now council member Alan D. Jackson to the Shreveport-Bossier Tourist and Convention Board after Matt Snyder resigned.Jackson was confirmed by the Shreveport city council at its Nov. 19,2021 meeting.The Tourist Bureau was NOT advised of Jackson's appointment...

CADDO COMMISSION DEMOGRAPHER DOES NOT REPORT ALL ETHNIC GROUPS

The Caddo Commission hired the Data Center of Kenner, Louisiana to assist in the redistricting of commission districts based on the 2020 census. Cecil Floyd is the founder and president of this company.Floyd gave a presentation to the commission yesterday (Mon.

WHERE WILL COUNCILMAN JACKSON MEET SOUTHERN HILLS CONSTITUENTS?

In what can only be considered "unusual", the Shreveport city council clerk's office sent out an announcement that Alan Jackson, the newly appointed council member for District E., would have a "Meet Dr. Alan Jackson" event at Southern Hills Community Center on Thurs.

WHAT IS BASIS FOR PROPOSED PAYRAISE FOR ALL SHREVEPORT EMPLOYEES?

This is a question being asked by many Shreveport citizens. Quietly because no one, including this writer, want to be the proverbial bad guy.The budget adopted by the Shreveport city council for 2022 included a 2.5% pay increase for all city workers.

NEW COUNCILMAN JACKSON TO ANSWER QUESTIONS

Dr. Alan Jackson, Jr. will be at the Southern Hills Community Center this Thurs.