REPRESENTATIVE PHELPS MUCH STRONGER MAYORAL CANDIDATE THAN COMMISSIONER GAGE-WATTS

Senator Sam Jenkins issued a well-reasoned statement this week stating that he would NOT pursue an election for Shreveport mayor. Jenkins has served Shreveport quite well as a Caddo commissioner, a Shreveport councilman, and a state representative.

BLANCHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALSO HAS WATER ISSUES

That makes three of the four north Caddo schools that the Caddo School Board opened today—Blanchard Elementary, Donnie Bickham and Northwood--that have major water issues. Reportedly water pressure is Ok at Mooringsport Elementary.

MAJOR PROBLEMS REPORTED AT DONNIE BICKHAM AND NORTHWOOD SCHOOLS DUE TO WATER PRESSURE

All is NOT well at the reopened schools in north Caddo.It is reported that at Northwood High School students cannot use restrooms on the second floor.Below is the morning announcement at Donnie Bickham School.

5 of 6 NW LA Sales Tax Bodies Rise

By: Ken Krefft All but 1 of the 6 NW LA Sales tax bodies saw a jump in their January receipts vs 2025. Bossier City-Parish saw a decline.  The City of Shreveport imposes its 2.75% sales tax rate on a calendar year.

CADDO COMMISSION SET TO CHANGE LIST OF COMMITTEES

The Caddo Commission meets tomorrow (Thurs.) for its regular meeting. An agenda items amending the Commission’s Rules and Procedures setting forth standing committees is expected to be adopted unanimously. Here is a summary of the key provisions of the  resolution: 1.

HATS OFF TO OIL CITY MAYOR DRISKELL  AND CADDO COMMISSIONER KRACMAN FOR MOBILE SHOWERS AND WASHING MACHINES FOR OIL CITY

Oil City Mayor Cheryl Driskell and Caddo Commissioner Chris Kracman have worked with GOSHEP to get mobile showers and washing machines on the way to Oil City residents who are still suffering water issues.

UPDATE: GAGE-WATTS CAN NOT CALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Yesterday’s Settle Talk questioned the ability of mayoral candidate Caddo Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts to call an Economic Development Committee meeting of the Caddo Commission this week.

HOW CAN GAGE-WATTS CALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

 Mayoral candidate Caddo Commissioner Stormy Gage-Watts announced at the Caddo Commission work session yesterday (Mon.) that she was setting a meeting of the Commission’s Economic Development Committee for this Thursday at 2 p.m. to be held before the regular Commission meeting.

CADDO COMMISSION PRESIDENT SHOULD PROMPTLY ASSIGN CADDO LAKE WATER ISSUE TO A COMMITTEE

The concerns about Caddo Lake and the withdrawal of water are real. Currently Blanchard has the authority from the State of Louisiana to process up to 5 million gallons of water per day for its water plant. This authorization could be increased if the water plant is expanded.

STEWART RE-ELECTION BID PRESS RELEASE RAISES ETHICAL QUESTIONS

A press release titled “DA Stewart announces re-election big to packed house” was received by yours truly on Thursday of last week by email at 7:48 p.m. The Caddo courthouse was closed on that day and thus the DA’s office was not officially open. This presser is attached below with the picture.