Shreveport Should Take Over MPC. Here's Why

Unless you are Rip Van Winkle, every reader should be aware of the long simmering fuss over the operations of the Shreveport  Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC).The building community has been up in arms for quite some time on the difficulties encountered with the Shreveport MPC,...

Ballot Recommendation: Vote 'Yes' On Shreveport Tax Measures

Ok, I get it.It's not a four-letter word but to many its worse. I am referring to “taxes”.The disdain for taxes is not new. And in fact, disparaging references to taxes and tax collectors go back to Biblical times.Jesus Christ was asked if it was right to pay taxes to Caesar.

Population Trend For Northwest Louisiana Not Good

Estimates are just that…educated guesses. And many say this is especially true when it comes to population estimates.Census data recently released shows that Louisiana was one of eight states to see its population drop last year.

Starting Over On Development Of Cross Bayou -- Is It An Option?

If you had a magic genie in your pocket, a great wish would be to erase the board on the new proposed Cross Bayou project and start completely over.But alas, this is probably not an option at this point.Mayor Tyler’s proposed Cross Bayou sports complex development met a resounding 6-0 defeat by the...

New Cross Bayou Project: Yellow Brick Road Or Dead End Trail?

IF you believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the tooth fairy all rolled into one big package, then you can easily buy into the Wednesday’s presentation by the new Cross Bayou developers to the City Council Committee—hook, line and sinker.The Gateway Development Consortium (GDC) composed of...

Caddo Commission Wrings Their Hands Over Juvenile Detention Center Challenges

Urgent Message from Caddo Juvenile Judges to Caddo Commission: “Houston, we have a BIG problem on 1 July!”Response by Commission to Judges: “ We know, but its YOUR problem.”No, this was not the dialogue at the last Caddo Commission meeting on March 22, but it pretty well sums it up.Caddo Juvenile...

Playing The Waiting Game On The April 28th Tax Millages Vote

It’s a deafening silence…and one that very few at City Hall want to acknowledge, much less talk about. Of course, its early yet.But it IS the big elephant in the room and its getting harder for the Mayor and the Council to ignore the looming vote on April 28 on 6 tax millages.

Pageants Promise Economic Boost for Shreveport-Bossier. Are They Right?

It’s now official—Shreveport Bossier will host both the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA beauty pageants in May. In what was certainly a late announcement, pageant officials confirmed on Monday, March 19 that both events will be held in Shreveport.

Tyler To Introduce Controversial Wireless Cell Tower Ordinance

The long awaited Shreveport ordinance to regulate wireless cell towers will be introduced to the Shreveport City Council on Monday March 26.And if Councilman James Flurry has his way the City’s final version of this ordinance will be gutted for several reasons.The first is that the permits for the...

Is Taliaferro A New Name In Mayor's Race?

Yes, its that time in an election year. Much like jonquils sprouting here, yon and everywhere, more names keep popping up as potential candidates for the mayor’s race.