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WILL THE EASTER BUNNY BRING BIG BUCKS TO THE LOUISIANA ROUXGAROUX FOOTBALL TEAM

John Settle

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Easter Bunny will make his/her/its annual appearance on Sunday, bringing candy and treats to youngsters throughout the region.

North Louisiana Economic Partnership Announces Next Phase of Redevelopment of Former Libbey Glass Manufacturing Site in Shreveport

John Settle

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) has selected Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition, LLC (Nabors) for the remediation and demolition of the former Libbey Glass manufacturing complex at 4302 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport, a ~54-acre, rail-served industrial site.

Shreveport Downtown Development Authority

John Settle

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

2025 DDA Budget 2025 Revenue 2024 DDD Property Tax $682,541 Streetscape Contract $279,830 Streetscape Misc.

SHREVEPORT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HIRES NOLA FIRM AS OPERATIONS MANAGER

John Settle

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Shreveport Implementation and Redevelopment Agency (SIRA) is a public subdivision of the City of Shreveport and it is funded by the Shreveport City Council.SIRA is authorized under Louisiana law to eliminate blight and promote redevelopment in the city.

QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED ON SHERIFF WHITEHORN’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER

John Settle

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Sheriff Henry Whitehorn has announced the opening of a Domestic Violence Unit to begin April 13, 2026 at a temporary location in the Criminal Investigation Division office, located at 1501 Corporate Drive in Shreveport.

TERMS OF PROJECT MANAGER FOR CADDO SHERIFF NEW HEADQUARTERS

John Settle

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn plans to spend $3.5 million for renovation/remodeling of the former Mitsubishi car dealership which he purchased in the Shreveport Auto Marll for $5.45 million in February of this year.

LIST OF CADDO PARISH EMPLOYEES WITH TAKE HOME VEHICLES

John Settle

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Hakeem BennettMonte AlbrightMelvin AndersonEric BakerHayley BarnettJeff BarronDaryl BassKrystle BeauchampJosh BedgoodElichia BennettBrandon BradfordArvis BrooksErica BryantTracy CallowayMaurice CarsonKate CorbinEric CunninghamRobert DickeySebastian EdwardsLavisha EdwardsToya EdwardsMorgan FainTom...

Two Bills Propose Competing Methods For Selecting Port Commission

John Settle

Monday, March 30, 2026

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] The Louisiana Joint Transportation, Highways, and Public Works committee meets to discuss 2025 projects.

2026 PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

John Settle

Monday, March 30, 2026

SECRETARY OF STATESTATE OF LOUISIANA2026 PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTSMay 16, 2026 ElectionThe constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot for the May 16, 2026 election are listed below.Click on the Act number link to read the complete text of the Act on the Legislature’s Website.

Bossier, Caddo Voters Face New Primary Rules for May Election

John Settle

Monday, March 30, 2026

Mike Martindale710KEEL Voters across Shreveport and Bossier Parish are heading into a different kind of election this May, and understanding the rules now could save confusion at the polls later.

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