OOPS--SENATOR SAM JENKINS (NOT JONES) ENDORSED PHELPS

COMPARING MAYORAL CANDIDATES PHELPS AND GAGE-WATTS—A QUICK LOOK Local Democrats have several Democratic choices for mayor and most are focusing on Representative Tammy Phelps and Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts. They are both registered Democrats and both are African-American females.

CITY OF SHREVEPORT’S PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST PORTAL A JOKE

So much for all the ballyhoo about the Shreveport’s public records request portal and efficiency, much less compliance with Louisiana law.The standard response to a request includes this message to the requester:“The City of Shreveport has received your request.

Almost All NW LA Sales Taxes Rise

Ken Krefft5 of the 6 major NW LA sales taxing jurisdictions saw a rise in their August receipts, while the sixth was flat. The City of Shreveport levies its 2.75% sales and use tax rate, using a calendar fiscal year. Its August figure of $14,813,744 is 3.6% above the $14,296,023 in 2025.

COMPARING MAYORAL CANDIDATES PHELPS AND GAGE-WATTS—A QUICK LOOK

Local Democrats have several Democratic choices for mayor and most are focusing on Representative Tammy Phelps and Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts. They are both registered Democrats and both are African-American females. Other than that, the commonalities are next to none.

UPDATE ON POSSIBLE LONGWOOD POWER GENERATION PLANT

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has NOT received any applications for permission to build a new power generation plant in north Caddo. This is a FACT. A PSC representative advises that SWEPCO has been working with PSC staff to apply for the needed Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.

IS A NEW LONGWOOD  POWER GENERATION PLANT ON THE WAY

Speculation is more in the domain of talk radio or the Shreveport-Bossier Advocate, not Settle Talk. But here are some FACTS that underlie the murmurings that a new power generation plant MAY be on the way for the Blanchard area. “May” is the operative word.

WILL COMMISSION’S $75k WELCOME SIGN TORPEDO $60 MILLION SPORTS COMPLEX

Last Thursday (Sept. 3), the Caddo Commission voted to spend $75,000 on a Welcome to Caddo sign to be erected on I-20 coming into Caddo Parish from Texas. Commissioners Chris Kracman and John-Paul Young voted against this expenditure.

CADDO SHERIFF WHITEHORN PAID $50 GRAND MORE THAN PRATOR

As of December 15, 2023, then Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator’s salary was $196,453. Henry Whitehorn was sworn in as Caddo Sheriff on July 1, 2024.As of August 1, 2026, Whitehorn's salary is $247,049. The top 15 sheriff deputy salaries for December 15, 2023 and on August 1, 2026, are listed below.

SHOULD “50 CENT” ADVERTISE HIS BOOZE ON DOWNTOWN FENCES

Many months ago, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson erected temporary fencing on the two downtown empty lots he owns on Spring Street.

Why was State Rep. Mellerine Not Arrested?

State Rep. Michael Melerine, R-Shreveport, was detained in July after Caddo Parish deputies found him behind the wheel of an SUV that was stuck in a ditch. No charges were filed after the incident was determined to be related to a medical issue, according to Melerine’s attorney.