Second Shreveport Crime Summit Was A Big Waste Of Time

Yes, Shreveport Police Chief Alan Crump did show up for the commission committee meeting on crime this time.So did a lot of law enforcement heavyweights.Mayor Ollie Tyler, Chief Administrative Officer Brian Crawford and City Attorney Will Bradford also attended.And what was accomplished?Absolutely...

MPC and UDC Cost Fire District Big Bucks And Construction Time

If anyone does not believe that the Shreveport Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) delays construction and runs up costs for developers, than you need look no further than District One Fire Chief Dan Cotten.Cotten appeared before the Caddo Commission last week to give update on the...

Should Theron Jackson And Curtis Joseph Recuse Themselves From Vote Today On MPC Executive Director Contract?

Today at 4pm a special MPC Board meeting will be held in the MPC conference room at Government Plaza. The Board will open the meeting and then go into executive session to discuss the contract.

How Many Dollars Did Shreveport Lose Hosting Miss USA Pageants?

It’s a good question.Let’s start with money paid by Shreveport.

Why Does The Media Keep Getting All The Airport Stories Wrong?

Over the past couple of months, the local media, notably local television reporters, have continued to miss key and important parts of a major local story playing out at the two Shreveport airports. There are a number of reasons for this. The story is complex.

Is MPC Going To Have Special Meeting On Sweeney's Contract?

Well, who knows?Board chairman Theron Jackson sent the following email to other Board members on June 12:Please let me know if you will be available for a call meeting to discuss the continuation of the contract of the Executive Director.

Lease Violation For Proud Mary's To Host Steven Jackson Mayoral Announcement

Steven Jackson has planned a mayoral announcement at Proud Mary’s in the Red River District for this Thursday. Problem is that Proud Mary’s has leased the premises from the city of Shreveport.And guess what??

Will Shreveport Have Land Based Casinos?

Let’s hope so!Buts it’s not that easy to accomplish.Last month Governor John Bel Edwards signed Senate Bill 316 that allows the state’s 15 riverboat casinos to move onto land.

(Supplemented in bold) SPD Chief Crump Stands Up Caddo Commission At Funding Meeting

Ever had a dinner party and the guest of honor was a no show?If so, you can share the sentiments of dozen or so public officials who wanted to discuss Commission funding of sheriff patrols in the city limits.Nine of the twelve Commissioners, Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator and his top two deputies, a...

Jackson's Mayoral Announcement A No Go At Proud Mary's?

Caddo Commissioner had planned to have his mayoral announcement next Thursday at Proud Mary’s restaurant and bar.The only problem is that leases in the Red River District, which is owned by the City of Shreveport, prohibit political events.Just a minor detail, sorta like the switched auto plates...