SHREVEPORT/CADDO PARISH CONTINUE TO SHRINK WHILE BOSSIER CITY/BOSSIER PARISH CONTINUE TO GROW

The new census estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau reflect changes in the population from July 1, 2020, to July 1. 2025. Bossier Parish's 2025 population estimate of 131,867 shows growth from the 2020 estimate of 128,647.

CADDO COMMISSION PRIORITIES--PUBLIC SAFETY VERSUS CADDO PARISH SPORTS COMPLEX

 On Thursday  the Caddo Commission is poised to approve a $60 million general obligation bond proposal for the November ballot.

SHREVEPORT CHAMBER/COMMITTEE 100 ANALYSIS OF SPORTS COMPLEX PROJECT NEEDED

There’s an old saying: “Figures don’t lie but liars figure.”  A pertinent present day saying is that “promoter promises don’t equal performance.

Audit Finds Shreveport Property Standards Lacks Complaint Oversight, Fails To Follow City Code

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] Vacant commercial buildings in downtown Shreveport [/caption] By Darren Svan | The Center Square A stretch of commercial buildings in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana are falling into disrepair.

NO PICKLEBALL LEASE AND NO MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, NO PROBEM FOR PARISH?

Finally, Caddo Administrator Erica Bryant fessed up to the Caddo Commission. The long heralded $10 million Caddo Parish pickleball complex for southeast Shreveport is set to be constructed on land owned by the Forbing YMCA.

SHREVEPORT CITY JUDGE BARBER APPOINTED U.S. MARSHAL

His nomination was confirmed yesterday. Shreveport City Court Judge Brian Barber is set to become the U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Louisiana. He is expected to take the oath of office by the end of the month.

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS AT THE PROPOSED CADDO SPORTS COMPLEX

A Sports Facilities Company (SFC) representative presented this morning to the Caddo Commission Economic Development on the proposed Caddo Parish sports facility project.

 Most Major NW LA Sales Taxes Are Up

Ken Krefft5 of 6 major NW LA sales taxing jurisdictions saw increases in their April receipts vs 2025. Also, 5 are higher in their fiscal years to date. The City of Shreveport levies a 2.75% sales tax and uses a calendar fiscal year. Its April collection of $15,142,605 is a 4.

Louisiana’s May 16 Amendment Collapse Was Not a Policy Defeat. It Was a Political Warning Shot

Editorial by Wes Merriott Louisiana Republicans should not misread what happened on May 16. The failure of all five constitutional amendments was not simply a rejection of civil service reform, St. George schools, teacher pay mechanics, inventory tax flexibility, or judicial retirement age.

COMMISSION MONEY FOR POLICE CARS AND PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING ON MONDAY’S COMMITTEE AGENDA

After a month-long break to allow five commissioners to vacation in Maui—four on the taxpayer dime—the Commission’s Public Safety Committee Meeting is back in action on Monday at 2 p.m. The top agenda item is Commissioner John-Paul Young’s ordinance to fund $2.