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Hut 8 To Fund Water, Power Upgrades In West Feliciana For $2.8B Data Center

John Settle

Thursday, February 26, 2026

By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="990"] Photo: İsmail Enes Ayhan / Unsplash [/caption] West Feliciana Parish residents could be the beneficiaries of several major infrastructure investments made by Hut...

Local Economy Showing Signs Of Strength In Fourth-Quarter Report

John Settle

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Matt VinesCommunications Specialist, LSUS Public Relations SHREVEPORT – While different economic data and trends can paint all kinds of pictures, LSU Shreveport economist Doug White points to two local data points that signal local economic...

Local Economy Showing Signs Of Strength In Fourth-Quarter Report

John Settle

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Matt VinesCommunications Specialist, LSUS Public RelationsLouisiana State University ShreveportSHREVEPORT – While different economic data and trends can paint all kinds of pictures, LSU Shreveport economist Doug White points to two local data points that signal local economic strength.

MAYOR ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

John Settle

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

CITY OF SHREVEPORTMAYOR TOM ARCENEAUX MAYOR ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Mayor Tom Arceneaux is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Mayor’s Summer Internship Program, offering local college students an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in...

JOHN-PAUL YOUNG’S MAYORAL BID WILL HURT GAGE-WATTS MORE THAN  ARCENEAUX

John Settle

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

There are always voters unhappy with an incumbent running for reelection. Reasons for discontent often stem from age-old issues, misinformation, or problems outside the responsibility of the person seeking reelection. Too many times, hyperbole versus facts influence these voters.

CADDO SHERIFF BUYS  FORMER CAR DEALORSHIP FOR $5.45 MILLION

John Settle

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn has purchased the old Mitsubishi car dealership facility in the Auto Mall for $5. 45 million. The Caddo Commission, which has the responsibility of providing facilities for the sheriff, funded $2.5 million for the purchase.

AMAZON DATA CENTERS COMING TO CADDO AND BOSSIER PARISHES

John Settle

Monday, February 23, 2026

Governor Landry is making this announcement at the press conference at Municipal Auditorium.The Caddo data center will be located on a tract of land at the corner of Blanchard Latex Road and State Line Road.The Bossier center will be located on a tract of land north of Benton corporate limits.

MANY QUESTIONS RAISED ON COUNCILMAN JACKON’S RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

John Settle

Friday, February 20, 2026

Shreveport Councilman Alan Jackson has released an announcement of his re-election campaign. This release has prompted many questions about Jackson’s performance on the Shreveport City Council: 1. Where does he really live since he is employed full time by an Austin, Texas university 2.

Hugo Holland Announces Candidacy for Judge, Pledges Experience, Integrity, and Commitment to Justice

John Settle

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Hugo Holland, a veteran prosecutor with almost four decades of courtroom and law-enforcement experience, has officially announced his candidacy for Caddo District Judge, offering voters a proven record of public service, legal expertise, and dedication to protecting communities and upholding the...

WAS GAGE-WATTS SECOND PICK OF LYNN BRAGGS, ADRIAN PERKINS AND ROY GRIGGS

John Settle

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Lynn Braggs is a well-known behind the scenes political operative who has benefited from public contracts with the City of Shreveport. He, along with his money pocket buddy Roy Griggs and former mayor Adrian Perkins, want to elect Shreveport’s next mayor.

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