Proposed Cross Bayou Project Has More Questions Than Answers

The recent announcement of new possible development on Cross Bayou has raised more questions than answers.

New Cross Bayou Development May Be In The Works

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler’s biggest setback as mayor was the defeat by the Shreveport City Council of her proposed sports complex for Cross Bayou.

Shreveport Mayor Tyler May Run Into Headwinds Pushing Tax Renewals

In the “good ole days”, tax renewals for basic government services were generally a slam dunk for voter approval.

Tyler Will Soon Introduce Controversial Wireless Cell Tower Ordinances

Much to the chagrin of the wireless technology business community, Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler is determined to introduce ordinances that many believe have not been fully vetted.

50 Shreveport Murders in 2017 is Unacceptable

Yes, 50 homicides in Shreveport last year. And some say that four of the six homicides which were ruled to be “justified” should be classified with the others—or 54 regular, unjustified homicides in all.

When is Shreveport Going to Enforce Lease with Aquarium?

It’s a question that Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler needs to answer.With much fanfare and hoopla, Tyler announced in September 2016 that her administration had landed a big fish in the terms of economic development for the Shreveport river front--an aquarium for the Barnwell.

Is It Time To Modernize Louisiana Gaming Laws???

Like it or not, gaming in Louisiana is big business.

Ollie Tyler will Seek 2nd Term. Who Else is In?

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler’s first term as mayor ends in December of this year.Although no one, including Tyler, has announced a mayoral bid, several names are the subject of the political hot stove talk.Tyler just announced her intentions to seek a second term.

Will Commissioner Matthew Linn Pay for Latest Damage to Government Plaza?

Caddo Commissioner Matthew Linn has had his difficulties when utilizing the parking lot at Government Plaza, which is on the 500 block of Travis Street.The lot is on the corner of Travis and McNeil—across from the downtown YMCA.

Will Shreveport Over Engineer Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Ordinance?

The city of Shreveport is in the early stages of preparing an ordinance to regulate wireless telecommunications facilities, commonly referred to as small cell facilities.